Tender

Clinical and Chemical Waste Collection

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is seeking tenders for its "Clinical and Chemical Waste Collection" procurement process, covering the collection and disposal of hazardous waste from departments such as laboratories and estates. This procurement, currently at the tender stage, is split into three lots: Lot 1 for clinical waste, Lot 2 for chemical waste, and Lot 3 as a combined offering of both services. The tender is issued under an open procurement method and falls under the services category, with an estimated contract value of £1,480,000. Located in Exeter, UK, the key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 16 January 2026 and the tender period closing on 26 January 2026. The procurement process is governed by the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in waste management services, especially those with capabilities in handling clinical and chemical waste. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, and the contract holds potential extensions, allowing businesses to establish long-term collaboration with a leading educational institution. High technical quality and competitive pricing are essential criteria for applicants, with a weightage of 70% for technical criteria and 30% for price, as per the tender's evaluation framework. Therefore, businesses with expertise in waste-to-energy incineration, off-site disposal, and recycling processes stand a good chance of successfully participating in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical and Chemical Waste Collection

Notice Description

The University of Exeter generates hazardous waste from various departments, including laboratories, estates, and grounds teams which is sent for disposal. This tender is split into three lots: Lot 1: Clinical waste is generated across our Exeter estates which is sent for waste to energy incineration. Lot 2: Chemical waste is collected from our Exeter and Penryn sites for off-site disposal and/or recycling. Lot 3: Combined offering of Lot 1 and Lot 2

Lot Information

Lot 1: Clinical

The University of Exeter generates hazardous waste from various departments, including laboratories, estates, and grounds teams which is sent for disposal. This Lot 1 is for Clinical waste, generated across our Exeter estates which is sent for waste to energy incineration.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 3 (three) occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Authority's sole discretion, by the Authority giving the Contractor not less than [1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).

Lot 2 Chemical

The University of Exeter generates hazardous waste from various departments, including laboratories, estates, and grounds teams which is sent for disposal. This lot 2 is for chemical waste collected from our Exeter and Penryn sites for off-site disposal and/or recycling.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 3 (three) occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Authority's sole discretion, by the Authority giving the Contractor not less than [1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).

Lot 3 - Combined

The University of Exeter generates hazardous waste from various departments, including laboratories, estates, and grounds teams which is sent for disposal. This Lot 3 is for the provision of both Clinical and Chemical Waste collection.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 3 (three) occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Authority's sole discretion, by the Authority giving the Contractor not less than [1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa97
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084997-2025
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
Open 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

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services

90524000 - Medical waste services

90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services

90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,480,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,480,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-12-06

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Jo Tudor
Contact Email
j.i.tudor@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723333

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
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
TLK4 Devon

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

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