This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 09:53

Tender

27 Apr 2026 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) initiated an open procurement process for comprehensive waste collection, disposal, and environmental services across all its managed sites. The procurement falls under the refuse and waste related services category, focusing on service provision within the United Kingdom, particularly in the Berkshire region. The contract, valued at £275,000 (gross amount of £330,000), is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2029, with potential for extension until 2031. The tender process utilised an open procedure, concluding with the award announcement on 15th July 2026, following a standstill period that ends on 24th July 2026.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in waste management services, especially those capable of adhering to relevant UK waste regulations and directives. Large-scale enterprises equipped to handle extensive and varied waste services will find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities. Furthermore, the potential for contract renewal offers a longer-term engagement for suppliers, enhancing business stability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in similar domains could also consider partnerships or sub-contracts to participate in delivering these crucial environmental services.

How relevant is this notice?

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, in compliance with all relevant waste (England and Wales) Regulations, the Waste 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066630-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIFFA WASTE SERVICES

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