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715850503-UK1 - Pipeline Notice

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support organisation has announced a planned procurement process for a fully managed waste management service titled "715850503-UK1 - Pipeline Notice". This service is intended for the National Armaments Directorate within the Ministry of Defence and other locations across the United Kingdom, including Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The managed service encompasses hazardous and general waste disposal, with an emphasis on delivery across UK locations. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with further notice expected by 17th April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2027 and will run until 30th September 2031, with possible extensions up to 2034. The procurement falls under services with a competitive flexible procedure and covers the non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment industry category.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with expertise in waste management services. Companies specializing in hazardous and general waste treatment have the potential to secure substantial contracts, valued at over £26 million GBP. The comprehensive nature of the service required—managing storage, transportation, and disposal—makes it particularly suitable for businesses that offer integrated waste management solutions. Given the framework agreement structure and the substantial market potential, enterprises that can deliver compliant, innovative, and cost-effective waste management solutions are well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715850503-UK1 - Pipeline Notice

Notice Description

To provide a fully managed service for the collection and disposal of Hazardous and General Waste for the National Armaments Directorate within the Ministry of Defence as well as for certain Declarers at other UK locations. The service will primarily cover Great Britain, with occasional collections in Northern Ireland. This will be a fully managed service. It will include administration and a customer interface delivering a compliant and cost-effective solution. The service scope includes supplying appropriate storage media for waste collection, transportation, storage prior to disposal and final disposal of waste. Types of waste to be managed include, but are not limited to: Hazardous Waste: contaminated rags, sludge, contaminated water and oil, solvents, clinical and dental waste, pharmaceutical waste, and POPs waste. General Waste: wood, paper, plastic and tyres.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035349-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,416,667 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 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
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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