Decision details

Received a report outlining details of the existing contract for the supply of refuse sacks, which is due to end in December 2003, and arrangements for the re-tender of this contract to start 1 March 2004 based on a delivery frequency of 26 bags twice a year (two 13 sack rolls) or a single delivery of 52 bags each year, which is being investigated.

The report also outlined proposals to obtain competitive prices from a selection of suppliers for a single cycle of deliveries to cover the interim period.  As the value will be approximately £35,000 (Class C contract), this will be undertaken through the formal tender process. 

Agreed, in order to begin the tendering process, the supply of plastic refuse sacks should be undertaken through an agreed contract for a period of 2 years with the option of a 12-month extension bearing in mind the uncertainty at this time of the long-term use of black sacks.