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Provision of Waste Removal

University of Leeds

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Planning

25 Sep 2026 at 10:33

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds intends to procure waste removal services for its campus and student residences in Leeds. The scope covers general waste, dry mixed recycling (DMR), glass, paper, chemical and hazardous waste, skip hire, and removal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The University is seeking a service provider able to support its current and future aims for sustainable waste management, recycling and a circular approach to resources. This is a broad, multi-stream service combining routine waste collection and recycling with specialist waste handling and skip provision. The work is classified as refuse disposal and treatment (CPV 90510000).

The process is at the planning stage: the University has stated its intention to procure and is gathering market intelligence through a supplier questionnaire to inform its route to market. It expects to invite suitable suppliers to bid in early 2027; the next notice is forecast for 3 January 2027. This expectation is not a bid deadline. The estimated procurement value is £1.2 million. The procurement is planned as one lot, and the buyer says the award criteria are still to be determined. The University states that it is not a contracting authority under the Procurement Regulations 2024 and that any resulting tender exercise will be conducted outside those regulations.

This procurement is likely to suit waste management providers able to deliver a wide-ranging service across an institutional estate, including campus and student accommodation. Relevant capabilities include handling general waste and multiple recycling streams, managing chemical and hazardous waste, providing skips, and removing waste electrical and electronic equipment. Suppliers should be able to explain how their service can support sustainable waste management, improve recycling and contribute to circularity, as these are explicit aims of the University. The buyer is seeking innovative solutions as well as the capacity to support both current and future requirements. The University is gathering supplier input to shape its route to market, so providers with clear, practical service models across these waste streams will be well placed to contribute.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Waste Removal

Notice Description

The University intends to enter into a contractual relationship with a service provider that can provide an innovative solution, supporting the University in meeting its current and future objectives in relation to sustainable waste management, recycling and circularly. Early 2027 the University of Leeds plans to invite suitable suppliers to bid for core and specialist waste streams. We are currently gathering market intelligence to inform us of the optimum route to market. We are asking potential contractors to reply to the questionnaire to enable us to gather vital information to inform our decision making. Please note the University of Leeds is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations 2024. Any tender exercise arising from this notice will be conducted outside of the Regulations. Please use this link to gain access to the questionnaire - https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/69GY838V2C

Lot Information

Provision of Waste Removal

The procurement will cover all core waste streams, General Waste, DMR, Glass, Paper and chemical, hazardous, Skips hire and WEEE Removal from campus and student residences. Additional information: We are looking for contractors who are able to support innovative solution, supporting the University in meeting its current and future objectives in relation to sustainable waste management, recycling and circularity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077a3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090865-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 20273 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Leeds
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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