Tender

General Waste (Lot One) and Recyclate & Food Waste (Lot Two) Collection Services

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 12:19

Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is currently inviting tenders for its General Waste (Lot One) and Recyclate & Food Waste (Lot Two) Collection Services, as part of an initiative to manage refuse and waste-related services at the university’s Bailrigg campus in Lancaster. This tender opportunity is split into two lots to cover both general waste and recyclate/food waste, emphasizing their commitment to sustainability. The procurement is in the tender stage, open for submissions until 22 May 2026, with the award decision expected by 10 June 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 August 2026 and run until 31 July 2028, with potential extensions until 2031. Interested businesses are encouraged to submit their proposals via the specified online platform, and inquiries can be directed to the provided contact email.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, within the refuse and environmental services industry to expand their market footprint. With a gross value of £2,340,000, it can provide significant revenue potential and contract longevity, given the provision for renewals. Businesses focusing on high-quality service delivery, competitive pricing, and adherence to sustainability practices are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is open, allowing broad participation by eligible companies, and offers an excellent opportunity for those looking to establish or grow their presence in the public-sector services sphere, especially those capable of meeting stringent performance and quality criteria.

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Notice Title

General Waste (Lot One) and Recyclate & Food Waste (Lot Two) Collection Services

Notice Description

The University, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW, is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of a general (residual) and recyclate/food waste disposal service at Lancaster University. This tender is split into two lots: Lot 1 - General (Residual) Waste and Lot 2 - Recyclate & Food Waste.

Lot Information

General (Residual) Waste

The contractor is required to undertake the following: The contractor is required to inspect and empty all general (residual) waste Eurobins in Lancaster University bin stores at the locations and on the days specified.

Renewal: Three year-long extensions are available, subject to performance and mutual agreement

Recyclate & Food Waste

Lancaster University operates a system of segregation of bulk recyclates at source. Four bulk recyclate streams are separated and stored in external Eurobins/Wheelie bins pending collection by the contractor, these comprise: * mixed paper & cardboard * mixed glass * plastic/metal packaging * food. The contractor is required to undertake the following: The contractor is required to inspect and empty all recyclate Eurobins and food waste wheelie bins in Lancaster University bin stores at the locations and on the days specified.

Renewal: Three year-long extensions are available, subject to performance and mutual agreement

Planning Information

In order to take part in this pre-market engagement, please email me before 5pm on 12th February 2026 at l.v.edwards@lancaster.ac.uk and I will issue you with a form containing questions we have for interested suppliers. Please note: The University of Lancaster ("the University") is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Procurement Act 2023. Advertisement of any contract in the 'Find a Tender' is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no obligation to comply with the Procurement Act 2023 (as amended). The University reserves its rights in full to adapt or step outside the procedures in the procurement legislation as the University considers necessary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06121b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037582-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,950,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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 LANCASTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

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