Tender

Clinical Waste

ROYAL DEVON & EXETER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for a clinical waste collection service, located in Exeter, UK, under the procurement process T25-0513. This tender is part of the open procedure and falls under the services procurement category, specifically targeting refuse and waste related services. Interested parties should note key dates: the enquiry period ends on 27 January 2026, and tender submissions are due by 3 February 2026. The process will culminate in the award period ending on 6 March 2026. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, is set to commence on 1 July 2026 and run until 30 June 2031, with the possibility of two further 12-month extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management, particularly those providing medical and hazardous waste services. Companies adept in environmental service provision and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that meet quality and commercial criteria stand a good chance in this competitive bidding process. With 60% of the evaluation centred on commercial aspects and a significant focus on social value and technical competence, businesses that can deliver high value while maintaining quality standards are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure, encouraging wide participation to ensure competitive offers.

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Notice Title

Clinical Waste

Notice Description

Clinical Waste collection service at RDUH

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Further 2 x 12 months extension option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000941-2026
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

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

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

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 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
ROYAL DEVON & EXETER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chris Prestt
Contact Email
chrisprestt@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1392405408

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5DW
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
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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