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Removal of Controlled Waste

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 16:04

Tender

12 Mar 2025 at 16:25

TenderUpdate

12 Mar 2025 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) recently completed the procurement process for the "Removal of Controlled Waste" from its Culham Campus, located near Abingdon, Oxfordshire. This contract falls under the services category and is focused on non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal, as classified under the CPV code 90513000. Initially, this tender went through an open procedure, with the tender phase beginning in February 2025 and concluding in March of the same year. The contract was awarded to Biffa Waste Services Limited, with the contract signed on 1st October 2025 for an estimated value of £400,000 GBP. The project includes an option to extend annually for an additional year, if necessary.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in waste management and environmental services. The UKAEA's call-off requirement and substantial contract value may appeal to large-scale service providers with capabilities in technical delivery and environmental sustainability. In addition, suppliers focusing on transport services and those who place an emphasis on social value and quality assurance in their operations could find this opportunity particularly lucrative, as these are pivotal components of the award criteria. Despite being a large contract, it seems to have had limited competition from SMEs, indicating a potentially less saturated market for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Removal of Controlled Waste

Notice Description

Removal of Controlled Waste from Culham Campus

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Removal of Controlled Waste from its site at Culham Campus, Nr Abingdon, Oxfordshire on a call-off basis.

Options: Option to extend annually for a further one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e277
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069096-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Robert Franklin
Contact Email
robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466915

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIFFA WASTE SERVICES

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