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

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Aug 2026 at 11:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking bids for the provision of commercial waste collection and recycling services for their Daresbury Laboratory. The procurement is categorised under refuse collection services and is managed through an open procedure. With Swindon, Wiltshire as the location, this tender invites interested parties to submit their electronic bids by the submission deadline on 4th September 2026. The contract is poised to start on 1st October 2026, spanning two years with options for extension up to 30th September 2030. Bidders interested have until 26th August 2026 to address any enquiries. The total contract value is projected at £326,940, making this an above-threshold tender opportunity with a focus on sustainability and legal compliance.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling services to collaborate with a central government public authority. Companies adept at providing innovative solutions, sustainable outcomes, and adapting to legislative changes could find this contract highly beneficial. Specifically, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find it suitable due to its preference for quality solutions backed by transparent data handling. The evaluation criteria give a 70% weight to quality and 30% to price, encouraging firms that prioritise comprehensive and innovative waste management practices. This contract offers potential for growth and long-term engagement, given its possible extensions.

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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
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075701-2026
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

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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 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 (UKRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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