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(NU/1829) - Collection, Transportation, and Disposal of Wastes Arising from Human and/or Animal Related or Similar Research

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE T/A NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

18 Jan 2023 at 10:33

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Tender

06 Dec 2022 at 14:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, trading as Newcastle University, has issued a tender for the provision of services to collect, transport, and dispose of wastes arising from human and animal healthcare and related research. This contract aims to achieve zero landfill waste, reduce the university's carbon footprint, and improve waste management practices. The tender, valued at £900,000 GBP, is open for submission until 18th January 2023.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses offering hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal services, particularly those with expertise in clinical-waste collection and disposal. The contract will be awarded for a duration of 3 years, with possible extensions up to an additional two years, providing a significant opportunity for sustainable waste management specialists to contribute to the university's environmental goals and operational efficiencies.

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Notice Title

(NU/1829) - Collection, Transportation, and Disposal of Wastes Arising from Human and/or Animal Related or Similar Research

Notice Description

This tender is to establish a Contract for services to collect, transport and dispose of wastes from human and/or animal healthcare and/or related research. The objectives of the Contract are to: * Provide a compliant, resilient, efficient, and cost-effective service, undertaking, and managing the safe collection, handling, transport, and disposal of segregated wastes from University sites to the point of final disposal. * Achieve zero to landfill on all waste streams, including treated and non-hazardous waste. * Reduce the carbon footprint of the University's waste activities by moving waste up the Waste Hierarchy. * Provide monthly accurate University specific data on waste weights, uplifts, categories, transport miles, treatment type and associated CO2 equivalent emissions. * Support the University to train staff in 'best practice' waste management principles, to reduce waste and improve segregation. * Seek to continually improve the service delivered and develop sustainable waste minimisation, reuse, and recycling opportunities wherever possible. * Maintain and continually demonstrate full compliance with all regulatory requirements and applicable codes of practice. The awarded contract will focus on logistical and service improvements, minimisation in environmental impact and movement up the Waste Hierarchy as well as cost efficiency. The desired services are presented and will be awarded according to Lots. Each Lot is based around the characteristics, collection requirements or potential outcomes of the waste streams in question. Lots will be awarded exclusively to the successful Provider; however, it is not possible or desirable to guarantee tonnages within each Lot. Providers may tender for more than one Lot: * Lot 1 - Hazardous healthcare and related research wastes requiring treatment prior to disposal (AT) or High Temperature Incineration (HTI) * Lot 2 - Non-Hazardous Healthcare and Related Research Wastes (appropriate for e.g., municipal waste to energy disposal * Lot 3 - Chemically Contaminated Laboratory Waste from Research and Teaching Contracts will be awarded for a period of 3 years (36 months) with an option for a further two, one-year (12 month) extensions at the agreement of both parties. Documents are available free of charge from the e-tender system, ProContract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login All enquiries and questions regarding this tender should be submitted through the e-tender system, ProContract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cf17b7c-bb51-47b0-90b6-5244a28d1236
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1973250b-39d5-4a21-83a2-58153357d34f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE T/A NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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