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Disposal of Domestic Mixed Recyclable Waste

UBICO LTD

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Award

01 Jun 2026 at 09:16

Award

27 May 2026 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Disposal of Domestic Mixed Recyclable Waste" contract, led by Ubico Ltd, a public undertaking based in Cheltenham, involves a direct award to Grundon Waste Management Limited. Key aspects of this contract include its focus on household-refuse disposal services within the industry category and the strategic location in the United Kingdom, primarily affecting regions such as UKK1. The procurement stage has reached completion, with a significant contract period set to run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, with potential renewals extending up to 2029. The contract's total value is £360,000 (gross), reflecting its above-threshold status. The contract award was published on 1st June 2026, succeeding an earlier award notice on 27th May 2026.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale waste management companies like Grundon Waste Management Limited, reflecting their capability to meet specific operational requirements. Businesses that can offer operationally compatible and strategically located disposal sites are well-positioned to benefit from similar direct awards, especially when demonstrating unique capabilities aligned with the public sector's logistical and statutory needs. The nature of this procurement method indicates opportunities for companies that can establish themselves as indispensable within niche service provisions, thereby reducing alternatives for potential competitors.

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Notice Title

Disposal of Domestic Mixed Recyclable Waste

Notice Description

Ubico requires the continued use of a waste disposal site that is operationally compatible with the collection service. Ubico's collection rounds, workforce planning, vehicle routing, and daily operational schedules are all designed around the disposal point operated by Grundon Waste Management. Continuation of services at this site is essential for maintaining statutory waste collection and environmental services.

Procurement Information

Ubico is justified in issuing a direct award to Grundon Waste Management under Schedule 5 (Single Supplier) of the Procurement Act 2024 because: *Grundon is the only supplier whose disposal site is operationally and technically compatible with the existing Ubico collection service. *No reasonable alternative disposal sites exist within a viable operational radius. *Changing supplier would create unacceptable operational disruption, additional cost, and service risk, including potential failure to meet statutory waste collection obligations. *Any alternative would require significant route redesign and additional resources, making such alternatives unreasonable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a602
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051226-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UBICO LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL51 9JZ
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Swindon Village
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRUNDON WASTE MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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