Tender

ENU Ditch Disposables - Reusable Cups and Containers Scheme

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

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17 Nov 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

Edinburgh Napier University is currently in the tender stage of procuring a supplier for its "ENU Ditch Disposables - Reusable Cups and Containers Scheme," aimed at reducing disposable packaging across its three campuses in Edinburgh. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting cups and food containers. The initial contract will commence with a 12-month trial at the Sighthill Campus, potentially expanding to other sites and including additional products over the three-year term. Key deadlines include the tender closing date on 17th December 2025 at 12:00 PM, while the award decision is set to begin on the same date at 1:00 PM. The procurement process follows an open procedure with submissions accepted electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland Tender portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable packaging solutions. It is particularly well-suited for suppliers with capabilities in providing both goods and support services, such as technology for return infrastructure and comprehensive reporting for monitoring usage. The emphasis on quality, accounting for 70% of the award criteria, and the comprehensive insurance requirements suggest that businesses with established quality assurance processes and strong financial backing will be particularly competitive. Additionally, this contract could serve as a platform for long-term partnerships with a prominent higher education institution, aiding these suppliers in paving the way for further growth in the environmentally conscious product market.

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Notice Title

ENU Ditch Disposables - Reusable Cups and Containers Scheme

Notice Description

Edinburgh Napier University is seeking one supplier to provide a returnable cup and container scheme to reduce the use of single-use disposable packaging items across the three ENU campuses in Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Edinburgh Napier University is seeking one supplier to provide a returnable cup and container scheme to reduce the use of single-use disposable packaging items across the three ENU campuses in Edinburgh. The Contract will initially operate as a 12-month trial (Year 1) at the Sighthill Campus. Subject to the success of the trial, the Contract will then be extended to Years 2 and 3: Year 1 - Trial of Coffee Cups at Sighthill Year 2 - Coffee Cups at the three campuses Year 3 - Coffee Cups and Food Containers at the three campuses. Bidders are required to provide the Goods (Cups and Containers) and the Services (required technology, return infrastructure, and reporting and monitoring services) necessary to deliver the Contract. Additional information: Bidders are required to provide samples of their proposed Goods.

Renewal: The Contract Term shall be 3 Years (subject to the success of the Year 1 trial), with the option to extend the Contract for two separate periods of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074470-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39221121 - Cups

39221130 - Food containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4BN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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