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Waste Management Service

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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15 Jan 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has awarded a contract titled "Waste Management Service" focusing on refuse collection services, a key component of the University's environmental policy. The buying organisation is Sheffield Hallam University, based in Sheffield, with activities under the industry category of services. The procurement process has been completed, culminating in the award of the contract on 12 January 2026. This award followed a limited procurement method due to an extreme urgency, ensuring the waste management needs were met without prior publication of a call for competition, as per the legal framework under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The services cover various waste types, including general and hazardous waste, with a commitment to sustainability and reduced environmental impact, vital given the University's waste disposal volume of 800 tonnes annually.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on waste management services, particularly those capable of rapid mobilisation and offering environmentally sustainable solutions. Companies with a strong regional presence in and around Sheffield, and those with experience in handling biohazardous and clinical waste, would find this an attractive opportunity. The procurement aimed to ensure continuity and compliance with regulatory requirements, highlighting a preference for suppliers with existing local operations, such as the awarded supplier, Veolia ES (UK) Limited, which is well-placed to deliver cost-effective and environmentally responsible waste management services. Such contracts not only align with sustainability goals but also enhance business visibility in a critical public utility domain.

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Notice Title

Waste Management Service

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University disposes of approximately 800 tonnes of waste each year, making waste management one of the University's most significant environmental impacts. Effective waste management is a core commitment within the University's Environmental Policy. The awarded contract supports the University's commitment to: Apply the waste hierarchy across all waste streams Prioritise Reduce, Re-use, and Recycle Minimise environmental harm from waste disposal Progress towards a zero waste to landfill position The contract ensures that waste services are delivered in a manner that aligns with the University's sustainability objectives, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement in environmental performance.

Lot Information

General Waste

Lot 1 - General Waste Provision of a daily collection and treatment service for: * Residual waste (known as general waste to the organisation) * Dry mixed recycling (Plastic, Paper, Cardboard, Tins & Cans) * Provision of a collection and treatment service at intervals appropriate to the type of waste or customer

Options: 2+1+1

Hazardous; Chemical and Clinical Waste

Provision of a collection and treatment service at intervals appropriate to the type of waste for: * Biohazardous material * Solvent waste halogenated and non-halogenated * Clinical waste

Options: 2+1+1

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded without prior publication in the Official Journal of the European Union or the Find a Tender Service to ensure continuity of critical waste management services within a time-constrained operational environment. Any delay would have created immediate operational, environmental, and compliance risks. The chosen route secures the only framework supplier with established local operations and facilities in Sheffield, enabling rapid mobilisation, reduced transport distances, lower carbon emissions, and value for money, while ensuring Sheffield Hallam University meets its legal, financial, and environmental obligations. Veolia is the only supplier available under the framework capable of meeting the University's locality, capacity, and timing requirements, including access to local treatment, landfill, and disposal facilities. The framework was established in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), and Regulation 33(8)(a) permits call-off without further competition. The direct award was therefore necessary, proportionate, and lawful to meet time-critical service requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003486-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90511000 - Refuse collection services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Olusegun Adeboye
Contact Email
o.adeboye@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE32 Sheffield, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEOLIA ES (UK

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