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Clinical and Chemical Waste Collection

University of Exeter

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 13:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 15:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is conducting a public procurement process for the collection of clinical and chemical waste, divided into three lots addressing different aspects of waste management needs. The process applies to locations in Exeter and Penryn, United Kingdom, under the industry category of refuse and waste services. Currently in the award stage, the procurement follows an open procedure, with key dates including the anticipated contract start on 2nd April 2026 and potential renewal periods extending until 2031. The tender aims to dispose hazardous waste generated across various university departments by engaging capable suppliers proficient in waste-to-energy incineration and recycling methods.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in hazardous waste management, particularly large-scale enterprises capable of efficiently handling clinical and chemical waste. Companies providing innovative disposal and recycling solutions will be well-suited, as the contract demands proficient service delivery across multiple locations and compliance with stringent quality criteria. The inclusion of renewable contract periods encourages sustained business growth, allowing suppliers to establish longstanding relationships with the University of Exeter. SMEs may also find participation viable, especially if they possess specialised technical expertise to cater to the University’s specific waste disposal requirements.

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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

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

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

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
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023528-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£296,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-12-06

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Exeter
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SRCL Ltd t/a Stericycle

Veolia Energy & Utility Services UK Limited

Further Information

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