Planning

UKRI-4940 Commercial Waste Collection & Recycling

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 16:11

Planning

18 Sep 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process is being managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), situated at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire. UKRI is in the planning stage of a tender titled "UKRI-4940 Commercial Waste Collection & Recycling," focusing on the refuse and waste services industry category. This opportunity encompasses services across the UK, specifically in the region of Harwell with a projected contract period from March 2026 to February 2030, potentially extending to February 2031. As part of preparation, UKRI is conducting preliminary market engagement with a deadline for supplier feedback by 27th November 2025. The overall project is marked as above threshold, likely involving an open procurement method, with a planned submission deadline for formal tenders by 5th December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling services. It is particularly suited for vendors who can align their offerings with the environmental sustainability objectives outlined in the STFC Environmental Sustainability Strategy (2025-2030) and the Greening Government Commitments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with an emphasis on innovative services and sustainable practices. The tender's open competition allows for wide participation and could serve as a valuable long-term contract for companies looking to expand their service offerings or footprint within the public sector. Such engagements can not only provide stable financial returns but also enhance a company’s portfolio through association with a central government public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4940 Commercial Waste Collection & Recycling

Notice Description

STFC 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). MRC Harwell is currently under contract. Therefore, inclusion in this provision is potential and may be added later in the contract term. 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: An optional extension of 1 Year.

Renewal: An optional extension of 1 Year.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069852-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 20254 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 20254 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-02-06

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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