BCU-FTS-61503- Confidential Waste

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking to procure a confidential waste shredding service, available either offsite or onsite, for approximately 300 collection points across North Wales, including three main general hospitals and over 100 community sites. The procurement process is in the tender stage, employing an open procedure, and falls under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services. The process will be concluded with an award, targeting 60% cost and 40% quality evaluation. The deadline for submission of tenders is 29th July 2026 at midday, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2026 and potentially extending until 2031 through two 12-month renewal options.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in waste management services, and those capable of offering high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, are especially encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria. The contract's estimated gross value is £636,000, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses that can service multiple locations within North Wales. Companies that offer a blend of competitive pricing and quality service in waste management will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

BCU-FTS-61503- Confidential Waste

Notice Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is looking to procure an offsite or onsite confidential waste shredding service which is available to all approximately 300 collection points within BCUHB sites across North Wales. Sites include 3 main general hospital sites and over 100 community sites, based throughout the whole of North Wales. The tender will be awarded based on 60% cost & 40% quality as detailed in the ITT document. Please note that the tender closing date is 29/07/2026 at midday and any late submissions will not be considered. The etenderwales etenderwales bravosolution ref: Project: project_61503 and itt_125192 Please direct all queries relating to this tender via the messaging function of the Bravo portal. More details can be found at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059565-2026
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, VCSE
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
£530,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£530,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

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