Tender

UKRI-5602 MRC LMB Clinical Waste Disposal

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the tender stage of procuring clinical waste disposal services, titled "UKRI-5602 MRC LMB Clinical Waste Disposal". This procurement process is situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK, within the industry category of clinical-waste management services. It follows an open procedure, as outlined by UK legislation 2023/54. Important deadlines include the tender period ending on 30th April 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 20th April 2026. The contract is set to begin on 8th June 2026, potentially extending over a maximum of five years.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, notably for SMEs and VCSEs, given its suitability criteria. The contract, valued grossly at £450,000, emphasises both price and technical service quality in its award criteria, providing businesses skilled in efficient clinical waste management an advantageous path to compete. The procurement process encourages electronic submissions and welcomes participation through the Atamis eSourcing platform, ensuring accessible engagement for businesses ready to expand their service offerings in the UK clinical waste sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5602 MRC LMB Clinical Waste Disposal

Notice Description

The provision of Clinical Waste Disposal Services at UKRI-LMB

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for an initial period of 2 years period from commencement of the Contract and may be extended for two further periods of 2+1 years. The total contract duration including the extension option period shall be 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067073
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025820-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services

90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 8 May 2028 1-2 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
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
Post Town
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

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