UKRI-4940 Commercial Waste Collection & Recycling

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2026 at 08:50

AwardUpdate

06 Mar 2026 at 14:42

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 12:13

Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 08:57

Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 16:11

Planning

18 Sep 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully concluded the contracting process for the "UKRI-4940 Commercial Waste Collection & Recycling" service. The procurement aimed to find a contractor to deliver a comprehensive waste management and recycling service over a period of four years, with an optional one-year extension, aligning with STFC's Environmental Sustainability Strategy and the Greening Government Commitments up to 2030. The tender process, led through an open procedure, was recently completed with contracts signed on 8th May 2026. The project, servicing the UKJ14 region, involves both refuse and waste-related services, starting from 9th May 2026, with a planned completion by 19th March 2030, and a potential extension to 2031, involving a gross contract value of £1,312,280.78.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in waste and recycling services, given the nature of the industry and the scale of the contract. Small waste management companies, especially those focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities and industry goals. The procurement demands adherence to detailed environmental sustainability criteria, making it ideal for businesses committed to eco-friendly practices and equipped to meet the comprehensive requirements set out by UKRI. With the open procedure format attracting multiple bids, SMEs with competitive pricing and quality-driven proposals had the opportunity to secure significant business with a major public authority, thereby enhancing their market presence and growth prospects. Select Environment Services Limited, a Reading-based SME, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating their capability in meeting the high standards expected by UKRI.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI-4940 Commercial Waste Collection & Recycling

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to appoint a Contractor capable of delivering a fully integrated and seamless commercial waste management and recycling service for a period of four plus one years. (4+1). The waste supplier will need to meet key criteria set out in the 5-year STFC Environmental Sustainability Strategy (2025-2030) which contains commitments on waste and resource efficiency. Our waste supplier has a significant role to play in both STFC's Environmental Sustainability Strategy and the Greening Government Commitments which run to 2030.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract may be extended by UKRI for a further 12 months, subject to the same terms and conditions

Renewal: The contract may be extended by UKRI for a further 12 months, subject to the same terms and conditions

Planning Information

UKRI is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform a potential future procurement for waste management services across our site. We are seeking input from suppliers to help shape our requirements and ensure the market is appropriately informed and prepared. We invite interested suppliers to participate by requesting a short questionnaire, which will gather views on service delivery models, innovation, sustainability, and commercial approaches. To participate: Please email STFCProcurement@ukri.org with the subject line: “Request for UKRI-4940 Waste Management Questionnaire – Market Engagement”. Upon request, you will receive a questionnaire to complete and return by Thursday 27th November 2025 at 12:00. Your feedback will be used to inform the scope and approach of any future tender. Participation in this engagement does not preclude or disadvantage suppliers from taking part in any future procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043328-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90511300 - Litter collection services

90512000 - Refuse transport services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£1,093,567 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2026 - 19 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-09-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SELECT ENVIRONMENT SERVICES

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