Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Household, represented by Buckingham Palace, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of Green Waste Services covering a range of refuse and waste-related services, including the transportation, processing, and disposal of green waste from Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, Kensington Palace, and Marlborough House. The procurement falls within the services industry category, with interested parties invited to participate via an open procedure. Tender submissions must be made through the Royal Household's e-Sourcing platform, Delta, by 15th July 2025, while the enquiry period closes on 8th July 2025. The award announcement is expected by 8th September 2025, and the contract is planned to commence on 1st January 2026, concluding on 31st December 2028, with potential extensions. This process is managed under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents lucrative business growth opportunities for companies specialising in waste management services, particularly those experienced with environmental agency distribution. Given the substantial contract value of £368,447 and an emphasis on quality, this procurement is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) ready to compete by leveraging innovative waste disposal technologies. Companies that are WAMITAB certified or possess equivalent credentials will find themselves in an advantageous position given the requirements for garden recycling centre maintenance. Offering a three-year initial contract with possible extensions, businesses stand to secure a lasting relationship with a prestigious client like Buckingham Palace, thereby enhancing their reputation and market presence.

Tender

Green Waste Services

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

11th June 2025 18:05:13 PM

Tender Deadline

15th July 2025 10:00:00 AM 28 days remaining
Contract Summary

The Royal Household is seeking a supplier to provide the following services: •Transportation, processing (shredding/composting) and disposal of green waste from the gardens at Buckingham Palace (BP), Clarence House, Kensington Palace and Marlborough House; •Movement and disposal of horse arisings from The Royal Mews; and •Maintenance of the BP Garden recycling centre by a WAMITAB certified operative (or equivalent), and maintenance of the skips used at each of the sites. The waste must be disposed of by distribution to Environmental Agency registered allotments. Tenderers will need to email the Royal Household Procurement team (procurement@royal.uk) to request access to the ITT. Tenderers will then need to sign up to the Royal Household’s e-Sourcing platform, Delta, in order to receive the ITT and be able to submit clarification questions and tender returns. Sign up link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier. This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA2023. This tender will not be split into Lots. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=957884951
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-05471f

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Buyer Name

Aaron Alvares

Buyer Email

procurement@royal.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

SW1A 1AA

London

SW1A 1AA

United Kingdom

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Green Waste Services

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

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