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title: "T1167 - General Waste and Recycling (Mini Competition - LUPC)"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
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# T1167 - General Waste and Recycling (Mini Competition - LUPC)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f803250c-f3e2-41d3-bc72-9e7315254ac7

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## Summary

The tender process for the "T1167 - General Waste and Recycling (Mini Competition - LUPC)" has been completed, with the University of Essex serving as the buying organisation. The tender focuses on refuse and waste-related services under the "Framework Agreement - Waste Management Services (Sustainable) EFM5076 - LUPC", specifically overseeing waste collection and recycling at the University of Essex's Colchester and Loughton Campuses. The procurement primarily targets services within the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, realised through a call-off from a framework agreement, with contract commencement slated for 28th August 2026, extending until 27th August 2031. The tender was valued at £650,000, as updated in the latest information dated 20th May 2026.

This opportunity provides avenues for growth in waste management services, especially for businesses with capabilities in sustainable waste solutions. Despite the contract being awarded to BIFFA WASTE SERVICES LTD, businesses specialising in refuse and recycling could find similar future opportunities through comprehensive framework agreements like this. Companies with proficiency in handling various waste streams, including general waste and recycling, and those with a robust infrastructure for service delivery within the specified location are well-suited to participate in such tenders. While this tender did not specify an inclination towards SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights significant prospects for large-scale firms looking to expand within the public sector's waste management domain.

## Notice

Framework Agreement - Waste Management Services (Sustainable) EFM5076 - LUPC Lot 1: Total Waste Management Mini Competition The Contractor shall carry out waste collection and recycling services at the University of Essex, Colchester and Loughton Campuses. The University has several waste streams including general waste, dry mixed recycling, glass and food.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb452041-bd51-4e04-8b1d-c0b244aa828b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £650,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 14:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb452041-bd51-4e04-8b1d-c0b244aa828b
- 20 May 2026 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb452041-bd51-4e04-8b1d-c0b244aa828b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb452041-bd51-4e04-8b1d-c0b244aa828b
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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