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Confidential Waste

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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20 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process to appoint a supplier for the collection, disposal, and recycling of confidential waste. This tender, titled "Confidential Waste", falls under the services category and utilises an open procedure. The contract, originally signed on 16th April 2025, has a total value of £190,428.12 GBP for a 4-year period, starting with an initial 2-year contract and the option to extend for two additional one-year terms. The procurement is covered by the GPA and was a part of the Waste Management Services framework managed by APUC. The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UKM75, functions as the buyer and central purchasing body, ensuring secure disposal of information, a crucial service for the institution.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in waste management services, particularly those with expertise in handling confidential materials. As the contract value indicates continued demand for secure waste management, businesses with a focus on environmental sustainability and secure data disposal are well-suited to compete in this space. The award to Shredall SDS Group, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Nottingham, reflects the suitability of SMEs in the industry to engage and grow through such public sector contracts. Enterprises that can offer innovative and efficient waste management solutions, while conforming to stringent regulatory requirements, stand to benefit substantially from similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Confidential Waste

Notice Description

The University has appointed a supplier to provide collection, disposal and recycling of confidential paper and data waste.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The unviersity has appointed a supplier to provide collection, disposal and recycling of confidential paper and data waste. Confidential waste management is a critical service for the University. It ensures the University disposes of information securely.

Options: The anticipated contract period is a 4-year contract made up of a 2-year initial period with the option to extend for two 1-year periods (2+1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829807
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554175
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
SME

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
£190,428 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20251 years 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SHREDALL SDS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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