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Clinical Waste Collection and Disposal

Cardiff University

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 13:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 17:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has completed its procurement process for the Clinical Waste Collection and Disposal service, a competitive tender seeking a contractor that excels in hazardous waste management within Wales, UK. The contract, awarded on 16th March 2026 to Tradebe Gwent Limited, emphasises environmental sustainability and adherence to current and future legislation, and focuses on achieving the best overall environmental outcome. The procurement method employed was an open, competitive flexible procedure, resulting in three initial bids followed by two offers in the final stage. Key contract dates include a standstill period ending on 27th March 2026, and the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with options for renewal extending until 2031.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the hazardous waste management industry to expand their operations by partnering with Cardiff University. While the contract has been awarded to Tradebe Gwent Limited, companies that specialise in clinical waste disposal and have professional memberships such as CIWM would have been well-suited to bid. Opportunities remain for businesses in similar future tenders to demonstrate high-quality technical capabilities, environmental responsibility, and competitive pricing structures to secure contracts that require stringent compliance and delivery standards.

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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/024092-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£554,618 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tradebe Gwent Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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