Planning

Animal Carcass Waste collection and disposal

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Planning

21 Oct 2025 at 14:37

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Animal Carcass Waste collection and disposal." This process falls under the industry category of "Clinical-waste collection services" with additional classifications in waste disposal and removal services. The University aims to engage with UK-based waste carriers to gather data on market capabilities, which will inform their procurement strategy. The service covers collection and disposal of animal carcass waste from two locations approximately 15 miles apart, with delivery addresses spanning various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the UK. The engagement period ends on 31 October 2025, and interested parties should respond by this deadline.

This tender presents an opportunity for UK-registered waste carriers specializing in in-house waste collection and disposal services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find this potential tender particularly fitting, given its suitability preferences. Businesses that provide comprehensive waste management services and can operate in various geographic regions are well-positioned to benefit. Responding to this notice allows companies to be considered for the creation of a tender list, though it is not a commitment for future competitions. Participating entities must demonstrate their service coverage, existing contract range, and include full contact information in their submissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Animal Carcass Waste collection and disposal

Notice Description

The University of Bristol intends to procure in the near future, the next iteration of a contract for Animal Carcass Waste and Disposal services. The University wishes to identify UK based providers to determine the size of the market and supplier capabilities in this category which will help to determine its procurement strategy and develop a tender list. The waste material would cover of all sizes of animal. The work would include collection of waste from at least two sites approximately 15 miles apart. To be included in the review, your company must be a UK registered Waste Carrier providing all of these services in house or a majority in house with limited subcontracting. Interested providers should respond via the email address shown in this notice quoting this notice title and reference number. In your response, please provide full company details including: - Full company details including registered companies house number where applicable - Geographical areas covered - A description of services provided identifying which, if any part that is subcontracted - Information on range of contracts managed and their estimated value per year - Full contact information: name, email address, mobile phone number Responses must arrive no later than the closing date for this notice (31/10/2025). After the closing date, responses will be reviewed by the University to determine next steps. This notice is not a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works. The University is not obliged to follow up this enquiry with any interested parties in any way and it is not liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any party. A response to this notice does not guarantee an invitation to participate in any subsequent competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22e07e4b-ba52-44bd-b502-364adfd9aca7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d166f64-540e-45ed-ac63-1a745069aaf4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services

90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services

90524300 - Removal services of biological waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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