Planning

715850502-UK1 - Pipeline Notice

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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20 Apr 2026 at 11:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process announced on 20th April 2026 by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority, involves planning for a fully managed service for the collection and disposal of specialist and radioactive waste. This service is intended for the National Armaments Directorate within the Ministry of Defence and various other UK locations, primarily across Great Britain with occasional duties in Northern Ireland. The procurement is at the planning stage and is set to be conducted via a competitive flexible procedure. The contract period is planned to start on 1st April 2028 and end on 31st March 2032, with a potential extension until 2036. The communication notice is expected by the end of 20th April 2026. The estimated contract value is £4,666,667 with a gross amount of £5,600,000, covering services under the categories of radioactive-, toxic-, medical-, and hazardous waste management.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services, particularly those with expertise in handling hazardous and radioactive materials. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is suitable for small and medium enterprises, and a framework agreement is anticipated. Companies capable of providing transportation, storage, and disposal of various types of waste, including body armour, surveillance system components, and radioactive dials, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive procedure offers a chance for businesses to showcase cost-effective and compliant solutions, fostering business expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715850502-UK1 - Pipeline Notice

Notice Description

To provide a fully managed service for the collection and disposal or destruction of Specialist Waste, including Radioactive 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 transportation, storage prior to disposal and final disposal of waste. Types of waste to be managed include, but are not limited to: Specialist Waste: Body Armour, Visors, Stab Vests, Surveillance System components, cryptographic equipment, classified paper waste, discarded equipment. Radioactive Waste: broken dials, dials painted with radioactive materials, thorium coated lenses, tritium light sources or beta lights. Dials, watches and compasses. Valves and cockpit gauges.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068635
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035582-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,666,667 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2032 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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