Tender

Clinical and Chemical Waste Collection

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

28 May 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has issued an open tender for the collection and disposal of clinical and chemical waste, inviting submissions by 22nd June 2026. This procurement falls under the category of hazardous waste services and is segmented into two lots, focusing on clinical waste disposal via energy incineration and the collection of chemical waste for off-site disposal or recycling. With a gross value estimate of £888,000, the procurement process is active and is conducted under an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions. Prospective bidders can make inquiries until 4th June 2026, with an anticipated award decision by 10th July 2026, and contract commencement set for 30th July 2026. The services are required across the University’s sites in Exeter and Penryn, UK.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in hazardous waste management, particularly those with expertise in radioactive, toxic, and medical waste services. SMEs are considered suitable, indicating a supportive environment for smaller enterprises wishing to enter or expand within public sector contracts. The open procedure ensures a transparent competitive bidding process, where technical quality and pricing are key criteria for awarding the contract. Businesses with innovative solutions for waste-to-energy incineration or chemical recycling would be well-placed to leverage this opportunity and potentially secure a long-term client with optional contract renewals up to 2031.

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Notice Title

Clinical and Chemical Waste Collection

Notice Description

The University of Exeter generates hazardous waste from various departments, including laboratories, estates, and grounds teams which is sent for disposal. This tender is split into two lots: Lot 1: Clinical waste is generated across our Exeter estates which is sent for waste to energy incineration. Lot 2: Chemical waste is collected from our Exeter and Penryn sites for off-site disposal and/or recycling.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Clinical Waste

The University of Exeter generates hazardous waste from various departments, including laboratories, estates, and grounds teams which is sent for disposal. Lot 1: Clinical waste is generated across our Exeter estates which is sent for waste to energy incineration.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 3 (three) occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Authority's sole discretion.

Lot 2 Chemical Waste

The University of Exeter generates hazardous waste from various departments, including laboratories, estates, and grounds teams which is sent for disposal. Lot 2: Chemical waste is collected from our Exeter and Penryn sites for off-site disposal and/or recycling.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 3 (three) occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Authority's sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a731
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050122-2026
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-05-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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