Tender

Clinical Waste Collection and Disposal

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 17:28

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University is seeking contractors for their Clinical Waste Collection and Disposal project, classified under the services category. This procurement process is being carried out as a Competitive Flexible Procedure and is in the tender stage. With a total contract value of £500,000, the university is looking for professional and environmentally responsible contractors who comply with both current and future legislation. Interested parties should note the tender period ends on 9th January 2026, with the award period concluding on 23rd February 2026. The procurement involves two stages: an initial tender bid submission followed by a presentation stage for the top three scoring bidders. The project is to be executed in Cardiff, United Kingdom, under the region UKL22.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hazardous waste management, particularly those with professional accreditations such as Safe Contractor recognition. With an emphasis on quality and responsible procurement, companies capable of delivering high-standard waste disposal services could leverage this contract to significantly grow their client base and regional influence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the suitability criteria are encouraged to apply. The potential for extensions beyond the initial contract period further enhances the growth potential, providing two additional 12-month extensions at the University's discretion. This opportunity is ideal for firms committed to environmental sustainability and high-quality service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Waste Collection and Disposal

Notice Description

Cardiff University is seeking a highly professional, efficient, high quality Clinical waste disposal contractor, dedicated to providing an expert technical service which is conducted in an environmentally sustainable manner, which complies with all current and future legislation and aims to achieve the best 'overall environmental outcome'. The contractor(s) will be a leader in hazardous waste management and be committed to excellence in professional delivery through membership of CIWM and accredited to a scheme such as Safe Contractor (or equivalent). The contract is for the provision of a Clinical waste disposal service for the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions at the discretion of the University

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078270-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services

90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rower4@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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