Tender

UKRI-4940 Commercial Waste Collection & Recycling

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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) is currently in the tender stage for the contract titled "UKRI-4940 Commercial Waste Collection & Recycling," aiming to secure a contractor to deliver integrated waste management and recycling services aligned with the STFC Environmental Sustainability Strategy from 2025 to 2030. The opportunity falls under the industry category "Refuse and waste related services" and is offered through an open procedure. The contract is set in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK, with submissions accepted until 16 January 2026, followed by an award period concluding on 2 February 2026. Key features include a 4+1 year contract term potentially extendable for an additional year, addressing waste management and recycling commitments integral to UKRI's sustainability goals.

This tender process offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative solutions contributing to sustainability goals. Companies with expertise in refuse and waste-related services, transport, and recycling are encouraged to compete, as the award criteria emphasise quality, including social value, alongside competitive pricing. Given the open procedure, both SMEs and larger entities are invited to submit their proposals, promising potential growth through long-term engagement within a prominent government-backed environmental initiative. Interested parties can explore the proposal submission system via the provided eSourcing platform link and register interest by 17 December 2025 to attend a site visit, which further ensures a comprehensive understanding of the project's scope.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

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.

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/079559-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2025Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-09-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
+441793442000

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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