Tender

The Collection and Disposal of Hazardous, Specialist and Clinical Waste

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

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05 Mar 2026 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance in Northern Ireland is seeking to contract services for the "Collection and Disposal of Hazardous, Specialist, and Clinical Waste," under their Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) initiative. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, involves the management and delivery of waste-related services across various premises in Northern Ireland, divided into five lots. The tender process is currently under the procurement stage, with submissions due by 14 April 2026. The industry category for this tender falls under "Refuse and waste related services," including hazardous waste management, with operations concentrated in the UKN region. Interested parties must submit tenders electronically via the eTendersNI platform, as paper submissions will not be accepted.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services to expand their operations and grow within the public sector. Companies with expertise in handling hazardous, clinical, and electronic waste, as well as fly-tipping and other specialised waste types, can benefit significantly from this contract. With an estimated value of £9,000,000 and options for contract renewal extending to 2033, firms can secure long-term engagements and enhance their business continuity. Capacity to deliver high-quality service at competitive cost will be crucial, as the selection criteria prioritise both quality and cost equally. Businesses that can offer reliable and responsive service delivery will be well-positioned to seize these opportunities, especially those capable of aligning with the social value objectives outlined in the award criteria.

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Notice Title

The Collection and Disposal of Hazardous, Specialist and Clinical Waste

Notice Description

Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD), on behalf of the participating bodies is seeking to establish a Contract for the Collection and Disposal of Hazardous, Specialist and Clinical Waste. The Supplier will be responsible for managing and delivering the specified services at the different premises in a flexible and responsive way. This requirement is divided into 5 individual Lots.

Lot Information

Collection and Disposal of Chemical Waste

Lot 1 - Collection and Disposal of Chemical Waste

Renewal: Extension options of 2 further individual periods of 24 months each.

Collection and Disposal of Clinical Waste

Lot 2 - Collection and Disposal of Clinical Waste

Renewal: Extension options of 2 further individual periods of 24 months each.

Collection and Disposal of Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment Waste

Lot 3 Collection and Disposal of Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment Waste

Renewal: Extension options of 2 further individual periods of 24 months each.

Collection and Disposal of Other Specialist/Hazardous Waste

Lot 4 - Collection and Disposal of Other Specialist/Hazardous Waste

Renewal: Extension options of 2 further individual periods of 24 months each.

Collection and Disposal of Fly-tipping Waste

Lot 5 - Collection and Disposal of Fly-tipping Waste

Renewal: Extension options of 2 further individual periods of 24 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066386
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020114-2026
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
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-01-28

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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