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UOE_2025_052_SB- Confidential Waste

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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16 Oct 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has concluded its procurement process for the "UOE_2025_052_SB- Confidential Waste" contract, focusing on the secure collection and destruction of confidential media across multiple locations. As a sub-central government public authority, the University has opted for a direct procurement approach, classifying the contract under services with additional categories including goods. The procurement process reached the award stage on 16 October 2025, with Restore Datashred Limited contracted as the supplier. The service encompasses several regions across the UK, from the North East to the South West, ensuring comprehensive coverage. The contract, valued at £92,609.92, is set to run from 24 September 2025 to 24 September 2027, with options for extension.

This tender represents substantial business opportunities for firms specialising in confidential waste management services. Specifically, it highlights the potential for large-scale providers like Restore Datashred Limited to enhance their market presence through efficient service delivery in the public sector. The contract scope provides flexibility and room for growth, with possible renewals extending service duration up to four years. Companies capable of securing and managing sensitive materials, adhering to necessary confidentiality standards, and operating seamlessly across various UK regions will find this contract particularly advantageous for expanding their service portfolio within the academic sector.

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Notice Title

UOE_2025_052_SB- Confidential Waste

Notice Description

The University requires the collection, guaranteed secure destruction, and disposal of confidential media (including but not limited to paper, dvd's, Cd's). Material is to be collected from secure bins in specified locations (within buildings) across the site(s).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cdd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065840-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90511400 - Paper collecting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,609 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESTORE DATASHRED

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