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title: "Disposal of bioscience laboratory waste"
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# Disposal of bioscience laboratory waste

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16351704-462a-48e0-9fa3-6a016bf36e02

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is actively involved in the procurement process for the disposal of bioscience laboratory waste. This contract entails the regular (weekly) collection and disposal of both general and biohazardous waste, with the service requiring collection to occur before 9am. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 31 January 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2022 and will run until 31 July 2025, covering the area of Luton, England, and classified under clinical-waste disposal services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management, particularly those equipped to handle biohazardous materials. Companies that possess the required licences for transportation, storage, and disposal of such waste, as well as those offering general waste disposal services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible to diverse suppliers.

## Notice

This is for the regular (weekly) collection and disposal of bioscience laboratory waste comprising both general waste and biohazardous waste (group 1 and group 2 biological agents). The general waste is mainly composed of disposable plastics, gloves, tissues and sharps. The current waste collection is usually 1 eurobin per week, but can rise to 2 bins. Collections must be made before 9am. Suppliers must have all the necessary licences, to transport, store and dispose of this type of waste.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea87ba29-8f81-429e-a50e-923750d8c557 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,722 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2022 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea87ba29-8f81-429e-a50e-923750d8c557
- 10 Jan 2022 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c42f4eb-8d81-4097-a6d3-ea39eedb5a03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea87ba29-8f81-429e-a50e-923750d8c557
  1st April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c42f4eb-8d81-4097-a6d3-ea39eedb5a03
  10th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.beds.ac.uk

## Provenance

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