Wheelie Bins and Kerbside Recycling Containers
Framework Description
KCS Procurement Services' Wheelie Bins and Kerbside Recycling Containers framework (Y23004) gives public bodies a compliant route to buy bins and containers for kerbside collection, and is DfE approved for schools. It has no lots and runs from 1 May 2023 to 30 April 2027 under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It is a traditional framework, not a DPS, so its supplier list is fixed for the term.
Context & Use Case
Local authorities and waste collection services use it to buy wheelie bins and recycling boxes for new homes, replacements and service changes, such as introducing separate food waste or extra recycling streams. Borough-wide rollouts need large volumes delivered to tight schedules, so delivery capacity, colour and branding options matter as much as unit price.
Scope of Services
Standard wheelie bins in various sizes Kerbside recycling containers for specific materials Customisable bins for specialist needs Accessories and spare parts
Lots
See framework link
Who Can Apply
Manufacturers and distributors of wheelie bins and recycling containers with council clients. Applications for this framework are closed and it ends on 30 April 2027, so new suppliers cannot join; the successor framework, likely tendered in the coming months, is the next opportunity.
Buyer Benefits
Councils can buy bins quickly for service changes without running a tender, from suppliers already checked for product quality and standards. Customisable options and spare parts help them keep services running and repair bins rather than replace them, which saves money and waste.
Next Steps
With the end date of 30 April 2027 approaching, check Find a Tender and KCS for the successor. Prepare product standards and test evidence, recycled content data, delivery and rollout capacity, and council references. Appointed suppliers should approach councils planning collection changes before the end date.
How Athena Can Help
Bin and container tenders often hinge on product quality, recycled content and delivery capacity for large rollouts. Athena's bid writers for product supply set out these strengths clearly, with pricing that wins at volume.
Our public sector bid timing advice keeps your response on track for the re-tender, and our council framework applications service finds other waste equipment routes open now, so your sales pipeline doesn't depend on one tender.
