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01 Jul 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester, located in Worcester, UK, has completed the procurement process for the collection and destruction of confidential waste, titled "UWQ346 - Confidential Waste - AWARD". This procurement falls under the industry category "Containers for waste material" with a procurement method labelled as a "Restricted procedure" within a selective tendering process. The contract, valued at £20,405, was awarded to Shred Station Ltd and will run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028, following the tender period that concluded on 6th May 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for suppliers specialising in waste management, particularly those able to handle confidential materials securely. Companies with expertise in providing robust and compliant waste management solutions can find growth potential through similar contracts by aligning their services with the stringent regulatory and operational requirements of educational institutions. Although this tender is not suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), those in related large-scale waste management industries can leverage this award to solidify partnerships with reputable organisations such as the University of Worcester.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UWQ346 - Confidential Waste - AWARD

Notice Description

The University is running a mini competition for the collection and destruction of confidential waste. The University intends to award the contract to one supplier as the sole supplier to the University of Worcester for the contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43faeb24-86a3-47d5-a0e7-83e78cfb0172
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cf7bec9-8d37-4efd-bc1a-211523b2411e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44613800 - Containers for waste material

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,405 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,405 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHRED STATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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