Award

Hazardous Waste Disposal Services - Lot 1

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 14:43

Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, acting as the buying organisation, has awarded the contract for "Hazardous Waste Disposal Services – Lot 1" to Tradebe Gwent Limited. This tender focuses on hazardous waste services, specifically chemical collections, and is categorised under services involving radioactive, toxic, medical, and hazardous waste. Situated in Cardiff, UK, the process follows an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. Key procurement stages include the award being marked complete on 13th October 2025, with a standstill period ending on 22nd October 2025. The contract will commence on 28th October 2025, running until 1st April 2029, with possible extensions resting on the University's discretion. The total contract value is set at £613,881 gross. The competitive process involved multiple bids, although no SMEs participated in the final stages.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hazardous waste management, particularly those with expertise in handling chemical waste. Suppliers that are well-suited include large-scale operators like Tradebe Gwent Limited, with capabilities for rigorous and environmentally compliant waste disposal services. Cardiff University seeks contractors that excel in technical service delivery and sustainability, suggesting that businesses with credentials such as CIWM membership or Safe Contractor accreditation are ideal contenders. This project offers substantial potential for growth within the industry, encouraging businesses to position themselves as leaders in responsible waste management practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hazardous Waste Disposal Services - Lot 1

Notice Description

Award notice for Hazardous Waste Disposal Services for Lot 1 - Chemical

Lot Information

Chemical

Hazardous Waste Disposal for Chemical Waste

Renewal: 2 extensions of 12 month increments are possible and at the discretion of the University

Clinical

Hazardous Waste Disposal Services for Clinical Waste

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions can be activated by the University

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05826d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064874-2025
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

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

90523000 - Toxic waste disposal services except radioactive waste and contaminated soil

90524000 - Medical waste services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£511,568 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 1 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rower4@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRADEBE GWENT

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