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title: "FM21046 Waste Services at the Science and Technology Facilities Council Royal Observatory Edinburgh"
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# FM21046 Waste Services at the Science and Technology Facilities Council Royal Observatory Edinburgh

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8862a0f-0f3c-49dd-bd5f-e5c3d43b6233

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited focuses on the provision of waste collection services at the Science and Technology Facilities Council Royal Observatory in Edinburgh. This award notice, referenced as FM21046, falls under the services category, specifically involving waste and rubbish containers and bins. The procurement method used was a limited, competitive quotation process. The contract, valued at GBP 40,000, commenced on 1 April 2021 and will end on 30 September 2025. Notable key dates include the tender period end date on 10 March 2021 and the award publication date on 29 March 2021. The observatory's location is denoted by the postal code EH5 3HJ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in waste management services by contracting with an esteemed institution. The competitive quotation process below the threshold provides an advantageous entry point for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), enhancing their growth potential through public sector engagements. Large companies, like the awarded supplier Biffa Waste Services Ltd, based in Edinburgh, will also find this contract beneficial in expanding their portfolio within the waste services industry. Businesses with capabilities in refuse and waste-related services are well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities, promoting vigilance for future calls.

## Notice

**Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition*** The provision of Waste Collection Services at the Science and Technology Facilities Council Royal Observatory Edinburgh. The Contract was awarded following a competitive quotation process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dce31263-1529-4edd-9d7b-ac7fe742b664 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIFFA WASTE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dce31263-1529-4edd-9d7b-ac7fe742b664

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dce31263-1529-4edd-9d7b-ac7fe742b664
  29th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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