Tender

Waste collection, disposal and environmental services

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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Tender

27 Apr 2026 at 11:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is seeking tenders for the provision of comprehensive waste collection, disposal, and environmental services across its sites, with compliance required with relevant regulations and codes of practice. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and business entities interested in participating must submit their proposals by 1 June 2026. The contract spans from August 2026 to July 2029, with a potential two-year extension until 2031. Located in Reading, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically rubbish and waste-related services. The open procedure method ensures that the tender is accessible to a wide range of suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in waste management and environmental services to expand their portfolios and establish long-term partnerships with a reputable public authority. Companies with expertise in handling refuse and waste services are ideally suited for this tender, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of meeting technical and economic selection criteria. With the focus on quality and price in the award process, competitive and reliable businesses are encouraged to engage through the electronic submission available on the In-Tend Portal. This engagement can foster business growth and enhance professional credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waste collection, disposal and environmental services

Notice Description

Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) has a requirement for the provision of comprehensive Waste Collection, Disposal, and Environmental Services for the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA), in compliance with all relevant Waste (England and Wales) Regulations, the Waste Framework Directive, and recognised Waste Management Codes of Practice. The appointed contractor will deliver these services across all sites managed by RBFA.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two year extension option until 31st July 2031.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038005-2026
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

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