Planning

Repatriation of Illegally Exported Waste Framework

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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14 Apr 2026 at 08:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is planning a procurement process for the "Repatriation of Illegally Exported Waste Framework," focusing on environmental services related to the international shipment of waste. This planned tender falls under the industry category of environmental services and involves areas like radioactive waste storage and toxic waste disposal, with operations scheduled across the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with an open procedure method being utilised. Key dates include a future notice publication by 30th June 2026, and the contractual period is set to begin on 1st March 2027 and end on 28th February 2031. The total estimated contract value is approximately £10.8 million gross.

This procurement opportunity provides lucrative prospects for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental protection services, especially those with expertise in handling radioactive and toxic waste. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly advantageous due to its significant financial potential and regulatory importance. Companies with a focus on sustainable waste management and global trade compliance are well-positioned to compete for this framework, which intends to fortify the regulatory compliance and efficient repatriation of waste exported illegally from England back to the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repatriation of Illegally Exported Waste Framework

Notice Description

International waste shipments relate to the import and export of waste across international boundaries. These movements of waste are subject to the controls outlined in the retained EU Waste Shipments Regulations, which aim to ensure a high level of protection for human health and the environment. The regulations also aim to prevent the unauthorised disposal/recovery of hazardous waste shipments in countries where they are not able to handle the waste in an environmentally sound manner, without hindering the legitimate trade in waste. International waste shipments from England can be subject to notification controls, which applies to all imports and exports of: * Hazardous waste moving for recovery * Any type of waste moving for disposal * Some imports and exports of non-hazardous wastes for recovery Where these controls apply, organisations need a uniquely numbered notification and movement form issued from the Environment Agency (EA) before movement of the waste. Organisations could also be subject to 'green list controls'. These are the lowest level of control and only ever apply to some imports or exports of non-hazardous waste for recovery. Where these controls apply, organisations do not require EA permission before moving the waste, but they do have to comply with Waste Shipment Regulation, Article 18 controls. Under the regulations the EA and other public named bodies carry out regulatory duties to meet their statutory obligations. This includes ensuring that waste, which has been illegally exported or shipments which cannot be completed, can be repatriated back to the UK, preferably within the statutory 30-day timescale. Historically, the 30-day statutory requirement has never been enforced, with the EA and overseas authorities liaising to ensure the waste is repatriated as soon as practicable. Occasionally the EA have to manage repatriations and bear the cost, hence the need for a framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068193
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033564-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services

90521200 - Radioactive waste storage services

90523000 - Toxic waste disposal services except radioactive waste and contaminated soil

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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