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UKRI-6036 Commercial Waste Collection and Recycling Services for Daresbury Lab

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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10 Aug 2026 at 12:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through STFC Daresbury Laboratory, is procuring commercial waste collection and recycling services for Daresbury Laboratory. The requirement covers the full management of general and commercial waste, including collection, treatment, recycling and reuse, in line with the waste hierarchy and legal duty-of-care obligations. The contractor is expected to support the elimination of non-hazardous waste sent to landfill, while increasing recycling and reuse. The service also includes accurate, transparent and timely reporting, innovative technology and operational solutions, stakeholder information and education, continuous process improvement, and improved environmental outcomes. Suppliers will need to account for changes in resource and waste legislation and government policy, including measures associated with the Environment Bill. This is a waste management and refuse collection services opportunity.

The process reached tender: UKRI invited offers through an open procedure. The enquiry deadline was 26 August 2026 at 14:00, and the tender submission deadline was 4 September 2026 at 14:00. Evaluation is weighted 70% quality and 30% price. The contract is valued at £272,450 excluding VAT, or £326,940 including VAT. The initial contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028. UKRI has options for a third and fourth year of the same service, allowing the maximum period to run to 30 September 2030. The award decision was scheduled for 24 September 2026. Electronic submission is allowed, and bids must be submitted in English. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This opportunity suits established waste management, commercial refuse collection and recycling contractors able to manage a complete waste service for a laboratory environment. Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate compliant handling, collection, segregation, recycling and reuse of non-hazardous waste, with robust processes supporting the waste hierarchy and duty-of-care requirements. The requirement favours suppliers with reliable operational capacity, transparent management information and the ability to provide accurate, timely evidence of landfill avoidance, recycling and reuse performance. It also suits businesses with technology-led or innovative service improvements, stakeholder engagement and education capabilities, and a practical approach to continuous improvement. Experience of monitoring changing environmental legislation and government waste policy will be relevant, as will the ability to deliver sustainable outcomes without compromising service reliability or legal compliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6036 Commercial Waste Collection and Recycling Services for Daresbury Lab

Notice Description

UKRI, STFC Daresbury Laboratory, wishes to secure a waste contract with a modern and forward-looking contractor that it can be confident can take care of each stage of Daresbury Laboratory's general & commercial waste requirements - reflecting the Waste hierarchy guidance - in a cost-effective manner, ensuring legal compliance (including STFC's duty of care obligations). Specifically, we are looking for a contractor that can assist in achieving the following goals supported and evidenced through providing accurate, transparent and timely data: - No non-hazardous waste to be landfilled - Increase amounts and rate of recycling and reuse of non-hazardous waste In addition to delivering an effective waste management and recycling service, STFC seeks a contractor that can provide innovative technology and solutions, inform and educate our stakeholders, ensure processes are continuously improved and improve sustainable outcomes. Additionally, bidders should take into account changes in legislation or government policy in relation to resources and waste management, as outlined in the Environment Bill.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: optional 3rd and 4th year of the same service.

Renewal: optional 3rd and 4th year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e00f
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075701-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

90511000 - Refuse collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£272,450 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£272,450 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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