Award

Provision of Waste Management Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Dec 2025 at 11:35

Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed its procurement process for the "Provision of Waste Management Services" contract. This procurement, categorised under waste management services, was conducted using an open, competitive flexible procedure. It involved the selection of a single provider, Veolia ES (UK) Limited, to deliver efficient, compliant, and environmentally responsible waste collection, disposal, and recycling services across all University campuses. Located in Birmingham, UK, the contract was awarded on 8th December 2025, with the service period set to commence on 1st February 2026 and extend until 31st January 2029, with the possibility of a further one-year renewal, subject to satisfactory reviews. The award marks the completion stage of the procurement process, following the tender phase that ended on 27th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth for companies able to deliver waste management solutions that are cost-effective and environmentally sustainable. Large enterprises with the capability to meet technical and operational requirements, such as waste collection and disposal, would be well-suited to such contracts. Though the procurement stage is complete, understanding the tendering process can prepare similar businesses to compete effectively in future procurement opportunities. This creates a favourable ground for companies specialising in refuse and waste-related services to expand their operational and market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Waste Management Services

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham wishes to invite tenders for the provision of comprehensive Waste Management Services. The aim is to ensure efficient, compliant, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective waste collection, disposal, and recycling services across all University campuses. The purpose of this tender is to identify a single provider who can meet the technical and operational requirements outlined in this document. For full tender details, specification and how to respond to this tender please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home This tender is subject to the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024. All tenderers must be registered on the government Central Digital Platform (CDP).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended following satisfactory annual performance and commercial reviews, and with the agreement of both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080992-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEOLIA ES (UK

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