Award

LU00974 The Provision of Hazardous Waste Services

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

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Award

29 Aug 2025 at 15:06

Award

18 Jul 2025 at 13:05

Tender

28 May 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough University has concluded a procurement process for the provision of hazardous waste services. The tender, titled "LU00974 The Provision of Hazardous Waste Services," falls under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services, specifically targeting radioactive, toxic, medical, and hazardous waste services. Located in Loughborough, United Kingdom, the university's open procurement method attracted bidders for this 2-year contract with a possible extension of up to 3 additional years, totaling a maximum of 5 years. As of 29 August 2025, the tender is in the award stage with the contract's active period commencing on 1 August 2025. The procurement was guided by legislative standards set out in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations experienced in providing specialised waste management services. The successful supplier, Biffa Waste Services Ltd, exemplifies the competitive nature of the process, which received a substantial number of bids, including submissions from SMEs. Companies with expertise in environmentally sustainable waste disposal practices are particularly well-suited for such opportunities, as they align with the university's requirement for efficient and high-quality service delivery. Engaging in similar public tenders can open up new markets and reinforce business portfolios for firms in the waste management industry.

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Notice Title

LU00974 The Provision of Hazardous Waste Services

Notice Description

Requirement for an efficient, high quality hazardous waste collection service, conducted in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. The contract will be for 2 years with the option to extend for 3, 1 year periods for a maximum contract term of 5 years. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=968224906

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05283f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052576-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Heidi Deebank
Contact Email
h.l.deebank@lboro.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01509 222015

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3TU
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIFFA WASTE SERVICES

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