Skip Hire Framework Agreement - Ref 01040

What this is

Framework agreement for skip hire services to support Tai Tarian's property maintenance and improvement programmes across over 9,000 properties in Wales. Maximum 3 suppliers will be appointed for a 4-year term with an estimated total value of GBP 700,000.

Key points

• Framework for maximum 3 suppliers; top 3 ranked tenders appointed based on 40% Quality / 60% Price evaluation
• Tender deadline 7 September 2026 at 17:00; enquiry deadline 17 August 2026 at 17:00; award date 14 September 2026
• 4-year framework (1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030) with estimated total value GBP 700,000; no guarantee of work volume per supplier
• Prices fixed for first 12 months; subsequent increases capped at CPI. Suppliers must meet regulatory compliance and KPI targets or face contract termination
• Must pass Conditions of Participation Stage (50% minimum) to progress to Award Criteria evaluation; all mandatory appendices required
• Suppliers expected to respond quickly to reactive/unplanned orders and attend regular meetings at Tai Tarian premises

Who can bid

Open procedure. All suppliers may participate. Tenderers must meet regulatory compliance requirements (Control of Pollution Act 1989, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Waste Regulations 2011, Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016, Waste Separation Requirements Wales Regulations 2023). Must pass Conditions of Participation Stage with minimum 50% score.

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How it is scored

Quality 40% · Price 60% Two-stage evaluation: Stage 1 - Conditions of Participation (pass/fail with 50% minimum threshold); Stage 2 - Award Criteria: Quality 40% / Price 60%. Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) determined by combined weighted score. Top 3 ranked tenders appointed to framework.

Money

Estimated annual value: GBP 175,000. Total estimated whole-life value: GBP 700,000 (excluding VAT; GBP 840,000 including VAT). Payment terms: within 30 days of valid invoice upon presentation of correct invoice quoting Customer Purchase Order and confirming service performance.

Performance guarantee

Suppliers must meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as set out in Appendix 9. Weekly summary sheets required. KPIs monitored during monthly or quarterly progress meetings. Tai Tarian may terminate call-off contract if supplier persistently or regularly fails to meet 'Good' threshold for any KPI over 3-month period without remedy. Suppliers expected to attend regular update meetings at Tai Tarian's premises.

How to submit

Electronic submission via https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales by 7 September 2026 at 17:00. English language only. All required appendices must be completed, signed and returned with submission.

Clarifications

Enquiry deadline: 17 August 2026 at 17:00. Method for submitting clarification questions not explicitly stated in provided text.

Contract period

4-year framework agreement from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030. Prices fixed for first 12 months until 1 September 2027. Subsequent annual price increases not to exceed latest published monthly CPI percentage change. No guarantee of work volume or minimum call-off contracts per supplier.

Classification

CPV 44613700 — Refuse skips 90514000 — Refuse recycling services90513300 — Refuse incineration services90511000 — Refuse collection services90512000 — Refuse transport services90513000 — Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services WalesBridgend and Neath Port Talbot (UKL17)Swansea (UKL18)