Tender

1114 Waste Management

ASTON UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 16:02

Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham, is undertaking an active tender process for waste management services, titled "1114 Waste Management". The procurement is divided into several lots, including core waste collections, hazardous and chemical waste services, and clinical and pharmaceutical waste management. This opportunity, falling under the services category with both routine and hazardous waste management, is open under a competitive flexible procedure. The current tender stage includes an Invitation to Tender with key evaluations based on quality and price. Interested parties should note the deadline for tender submissions, which is set for 23 December 2025, with subsequent phases leading up to contract award in February 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for growth for businesses in the waste management sector and is particularly suited for providers specialising in hazardous and chemical waste services, as well as those capable of handling multiple waste streams efficiently. With a gross contract value of £1.5 million, this tender is ideal for SMEs with the capability to manage and execute complex waste services across various categories. Engaging with this process could expand a company's portfolio and provide a stable contractual foundation within the public sector, taking advantage of the potential for annual renewals post-2028. Aston University is strategically seeking to partner with suppliers that can offer innovative solutions to their comprehensive waste management needs, making it an attractive invitation for skilled service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1114 Waste Management

Notice Description

Aston requires the provision of a Contractor(s) to provide waste management services for the following Lots: Lot 1 Core Waste Collections Lot 2 Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Laboratory) Lot 3 Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Non-Laboratory) Lot 4 Clinical and Pharmaceutical

Lot Information

Core Waste Collections

Aston requires a Contractor to provide collection and associated services for the following waste streams which may include but are not limited to: * General Waste - Non-recyclable plastics, - Contaminated materials, - Broken items not suitable for recycling, and - Mixed materials that cannot be separated * Dry Mixed Recyclables 8 - Soft plastics, - Rigid plastics - Empty packaging material, and - Clean food packaging * Food Waste - Cooked and uncooked food - Fruit and vegetable peelings - Bakery waste - Dairy and meat scraps, and - Tea bags and coffee grounds * Paper and Cardboard - Non-confidential office paper, - Printed materials, - Cardboard packaging, - Envelopes, and - Notebooks * Glass Waste - Clear and coloured glass bottles, - Glass jars, and - Beverage containers * Green Waste - Grass clippings, - Leaves and branches, - Plant trimmings, and - Weeds and other garden waste 15.02 Where required, the Contractor shall provide all final collection receptacles (bins, skips, etc) are on a lease basis and shall not purchase by Aston. 15.03 Aston University will outline window of time for collections and the contractor will be permitted to determine the optimal time(s) for waste collection within Aston's approved window, provided this is conducted within agreed operational hours, reduces collection cost and does not disrupt University activities. 15.04 The Contractor shall ensure that waste bins are cleaned and sanitised following emptying, to maintain hygiene and prevent odours. Followed by a comprehensive cleaning of all food waste bins shall be carried out on a quarterly basis, or at Aston University's request, whichever is more frequent

Renewal: extensions are renewalable annually

Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Laboratory)

Aston requires a Contractor to provide the following: * Unchlorinated solvent waste disposal service. * Chlorinated waste disposal service. * Unchlorinated Acidic waste disposal service * Chlorinated Acidic waste disposal service * Aqueous waste disposal service * Pyrolysis waste disposal service * Powder waste disposal service * PFA waste disposal service * Oil waste disposal service. * Containers to store waste listed above * Small chemical bottle waste * Any other chemical hazardous waste not listed above 8.02 The Contractor shall insure all items supplied under the Contract whilst on Aston's premises

Renewal: extensions are renewalable annually

Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Non-Laboratory)

Aston requires a Contractor to provide collection and associated services for the following waste streams which may include but are not limited to: * Wood Waste - Untreated timber - Wooden furniture components - Pallets and offcuts - Plywood and chipboard (if uncontaminated) * Metal Waste - Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap - Metal fixtures and fittings - Sheet metal 8 - Pipes and tubing * Hardcore - Bricks and rubble - Concrete fragments - Tiles and ceramics - Stone and aggregate waste * Workshop and Grounds Maintenance Waste - Packaging from landscaping supplies - Empty containers from fertilizers or treatments - Used oils and lubricants containers * Batteries - Single-use batteries (alkaline, lithium) - Rechargeable batteries (NiMH, Li-ion) - Button cell batteries - Battery packs from equipment * Fluorescent Bulbs/LEDs - Fluorescent tubes - Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) - LED bulbs and strips - Light fittings containing LEDs * Aerosol/Pressurised containers - Empty or partially used aerosol cans - Gas cartridges - Pressurised spray containers - Nitrous dioxide containers * Paint and Varnishes - Containers of water-based paints - Containers Oil-based paints - Containers of varnishes and wood treatments - Other paint tins with residual contents * Non-specialist Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Waste - Small electrical appliances - IT peripherals - Chargers and cables - Audio/visual equipment * Refrigeration Equipment - Fridges and freezers - Cooling units - Refrigerated display cabinets * Engine Oils and machinery lubricants - Used engine oil - Hydraulic fluids - Gear and transmission oils - Lubricants from maintenance operations * Confidential Waste Paper - Bags of documents to be shredded off-site 15.02 Where required, the Contractor shall provide all final collection receptacles (bins, skips, etc) are on a lease basis and shall not purchase by Aston. 15.03 Aston University will outline window of time for collections and the contractor will be permitted to determine the optimal time(s) for waste collection within Aston's approved window, provided this is conducted within agreed operational hours, reduces collection cost and does not disrupt University activities. 15.04 The Contractor shall ensure that waste bins are cleaned and sanitised following emptying, to maintain hygiene and prevent odours. Followed by a comprehensive 9 cleaning of all food waste bins shall be carried out on a quarterly basis, or at Aston University's request, whichever is more frequent

Renewal: extensions are renewalable annually

Clinical and Pharmaceutical

Aston requires a Contractor to provide the following: * Eurobins to store waste * Incineration Bins * Yellow Bags 8.02 The Contractor shall insure all items supplied under the Contract whilst on Aston's premises. 8.03 Bins and vending machines shall not be required to be purchased by Aston and shall be installed on a lease basis.

Renewal: extensions are renewalable annually

Planning Information

Aston is beginning the pre-market engagement process in relation to it waste management requirements. These will either be packaged within an all inclusive contract, or split into several contracts. Aston is inviting responses to a formal Request For Information ('RFI') to obtain information from the market. This will help Aston to better understand the structure and capability of the market, as well as providing key insights that can be used to identify the most suitable route to market and ensure Aston's specification is fit for purpose. Please contact m.bowcott@aston.ac.uk to request a copy of this RFI. The response date for the RFI is 07th July 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078219-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 20253 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Matthew Bowcott
Contact Email
procurement@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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