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Award

02 Jul 2026 at 10:53

Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited has recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Waste Service" across eight different lots or waste streams. The procurement falls under the waste management category and is conducted through an open procedure. The relevant lots cover services such as general waste, dry mixed recycling, cardboard, and hazardous waste, primarily servicing the Sunderland area in the UK (North East England). The award stage concluded on 27 April 2026, with the contracts beginning on 1 August 2026. The potential for extending these contracts exists, contingent upon business requirements, capped by an initial five-year term with possible extensions up to 2033.

This tender is a significant opportunity for businesses involved in waste management services to expand their portfolio and increase profitability through long-term partnerships. Ideal participants include SMEs that specialise in waste collection, disposal, and recycling services, as this contract places heavy emphasis on service quality (60%) alongside competitive pricing (40%). Companies like Biffa Waste Services, Suez Recycling and Recovery UK, and Shred Station, which have been awarded various lots, exemplify the type of businesses that could competently fulfil this contract, leveraging their expertise in handling a range of waste management needs from basic general waste to more complex hazardous waste services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of a Waste Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Waste Service on behalf of Choice Ltd for eight(8) different lots across multiple waste streams.

Lot Information

General Waste

Renewal: Contract can be extended for 24 months on a 12 + 12 basis

Dry Mixed recycling

Renewal: Contract can be extended for 24 months on a 12 + 12 basis

Cardboard

Renewal: Contract can be extended for 24 months on a 12 + 12 basis

WEEE

Renewal: Contract can be extended for 24 months on a 12 + 12 basis

Confidential Waste

Renewal: Contract can be extended for 24 months on a 12 + 12 basis

Offensive

Renewal: Contract can be extended for 24 months on a 12 + 12 basis

Hazardous

Renewal: Contract can be extended for 24 months on a 12 + 12 basis

Food Waste

Renewal: Contract can be extended for 24 months on a 12 + 12 basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062123-2026
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
SME

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
£550,550 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,550 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£3,166,318 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-02-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside, TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BIFFA WASTE SERVICES LIMITED

SHRED STATION LIMITED

SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY UK LTD

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