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UKRI-5294 Integrated Waste Management & Recycling BGS

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 12:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Apr 2026 at 15:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 14:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the contracting process for an Integrated Waste Management & Recycling service at the British Geological Survey (BGS) in Keyworth, Nottingham. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, adhering to the UKPGA legal framework 2023/54. Biffa Waste Services Ltd has been contracted as the supplier, with the contract set to commence on 18th May 2026 and end on 17th May 2027, although extensions up to May 2030 are possible. The main procurement category is services, specifically refuse collection services. The project is centrally overseen from UKRI's Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire, and forms a part of a larger series of procurement activities covered by the GPA agreement, ensuring broad international compliance.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in refuse collection services, particularly large firms that can fulfil the requirements for comprehensive waste management and recycling at single sites. Biffa Waste Services Ltd, a large-scale supplier, secured this contract over several contenders, demonstrating the competitive environment for similar business opportunities. SMEs with strong technical and quality capabilities might find similar future tenders viable, considering the weight of 70% on quality assessment. Firms capable of providing reliable, technical, and cost-effective waste management solutions will find this sector promising for expansion, enabling business growth through consistent contracts backed by UKRI's strategic procurement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5294 Integrated Waste Management & Recycling BGS

Notice Description

Integrated Waste Management & Recycling BGS Keyworth Nottingham

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: UKRI may extend this initial 12-month Contract for a period of up to 3 x 12 months by giving not less than 3 months' notice in writing to the Service Provider prior to the Expiry Date. The terms and conditions of this Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042970-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

90511000 - Refuse collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 17 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2030-02-25

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Biffa Waste Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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