Award

General Waste

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has entered the award stage for a procurement process to appoint a supplier for the collection, transport, disposal, and recycling of general waste for its academic estate and ACE properties. Classified under the education sector, this contract falls within the services industry category and encompasses the UKM75 region. The procurement method was an open procedure, and a mini tender was completed via the APUC Waste Management Services Framework Agreement (EFM1055 AP). The contract, signed on 4th April 2025, has a total value of £3,128,047.19 and will span five years, from 23rd April 2025 to 22nd April 2030, including options for extension.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services to expand their operations, particularly those with capabilities in waste collection, transportation, disposal, and recycling. Large-scale companies and those experienced in handling comprehensive waste management services will be well-positioned to fulfil the contract requirements set by the University of Edinburgh. Engaging in this contract enables businesses to establish a foothold in the education sector, leverage a significant long-term opportunity, and forge valuable connections within the academic and regional communities of Edinburgh.

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Notice Title

General Waste

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is appointing a supplier for the provision of provide collection, transport, disposal and recycling of General Waste - including both the academic estate and ACE properties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is appointing a supplier for the provision of provide collection, transport, disposal and recycling of General Waste - including both the academic estate and ACE properties. A mini tender procurement process was completed via APUC Waste Management Services Framework Agreement (EFM1055 AP). The anticipated contract period is a 5-year contract made up of a 3-year initial period with the option to extend for two 1-year periods (3+1+1). The anticipated contract dates (with all extensions applied) are from 23rd April 2025 to 22nd April 2030.

Options: The anticipated contract period is a 5-year contract made up of a 3-year initial period with the option to extend for two 1-year periods (3+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796307
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528381
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,128,047 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mritchi7@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIFFA WASTE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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