Tender

PURCON 5078 - Waste Management Services

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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TenderUpdate

19 Feb 2026 at 09:14

TenderUpdate

16 Feb 2026 at 09:34

Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 15:45

PlanningUpdate

10 Dec 2025 at 16:42

Planning

10 Dec 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is currently updating its procurement process for Waste Management Services. This tender seeks contractors capable of efficiently managing collection, disposal, and recycling of waste generated by UEA and its associated sites. The procurement method being utilised is an open, competitive flexible procedure with an emphasis on environmental and sustainability initiatives. Stage 1 focuses on commercial and quality evaluation, followed by Stage 2, which revises commercials based on proposed sustainability initiatives. The contract's gross value is set at £7,500,000, targeting the refuse and waste-related services industry category. The submission deadline for tender participants is 23rd March 2026, while the award period concludes on 30th March 2026. Services are outlined to begin on 1st August 2026, extending potentially to 31st July 2041 if renewal options are exercised.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in waste management services to establish themselves within a leading educational institution. Ideal participants are those providing comprehensive waste collection services, with a strong focus on sustainability and compliance with environmental objectives. Businesses specialising in refuse, recycling, toxic waste disposal, and innovative sustainable solutions are particularly encouraged to compete, given the dual-stage evaluation process prioritising sustainable initiatives and revised commercials. This long-term contract is poised to provide stability and growth potential for partners looking to support UEA’s environmental and academic mission, ensuring a consistent service delivery across its campus.

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Notice Title

PURCON 5078 - Waste Management Services

Notice Description

UEA is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide compliant, safe and efficient management of its Waste Management contract. The successful contractor will satisfy the requirement for the provision of collection, disposal and recycling of waste generated by the UEA and associated sites whilst supporting the achievement of environmental and sustainability objectives. The Waste Management Service for UEA and is managed within the Estates Division, where the vast majority of waste produced is controlled waste and includes waste produced by office work, food handling, shops and other domestic activities. A large proportion of students live on campus and there is also accommodation for short-stay visitors' rooms. Other on-site facilities include the Sportspark, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, INTO UEA, Students' Union and a number of Catering and Retail outlets. As expected with multiple inhabited buildings for accommodation, research, commercial or administration purposes, maintenance and repairs are carried out on a regular basis, including replacement of furniture and fixings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One extension period of 5 years at the Authority's discretion

Planning Information

Please use our Microsoft form linked below to engage with UEA on this requirement. We would appreciate any and all feedback relating to this requirement. https://forms.office.com/e/mmkSShJjbN

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f316
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015046-2026
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
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

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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