Award

Provision of Waste Management Services

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 15:38

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 13:32

Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the procurement process for the provision of Waste Management Services at its Luton site, UKH21. The tender commenced on 30th June 2025, with submissions due by 1st August 2025. Following the open procedure method, the procurement progressed through to the award stage on 27th February 2026, resulting in a contract active from 16th February 2026 until 15th February 2029. The contract, with a value of £230,000 gross, includes the possibility of an extension for an additional two years. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically waste analysis and refuse recycling services, and the awarded supplier is SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in waste management and recycling services. Large enterprises with established processes for refuse recycling and waste analysis services could benefit from such contracts to expand their portfolio and gain access to public-sector projects. The open procedure allows various industry players to compete, fostering growth prospects for companies with experience and capacity to handle large-scale waste management solutions. With the University of Bedfordshire offering recurrent opportunities for waste management, businesses can anticipate stable contractual relationships and long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Waste Management Services

Notice Description

Provision of waste management services to some University of Bedfordshire sites. Refer to specifications

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: 2 (two) terms of 1 (one) year extension each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055618
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018069-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

79723000 - Waste analysis services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£191,650 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£191,649 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-06-30

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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