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title: "General Waste and Recycling Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e230"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e230.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-04-02"
---

# General Waste and Recycling Services

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e230

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## Summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a selective procurement process for the provision of General Waste and Recycling Services to NHS Wales hospitals. The procurement was conducted via a mini competition under the ESPO framework and is classified under CPV code 90514000 for Refuse recycling services. This tender process, which has now moved to the Award stage, resulted in a contract with BIFFA WASTE SERVICES LIMITED, valued at £12,362,062.65, signed on 28 March 2025. Services will be delivered across the UKL region under a restricted procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the waste management and recycling industry, particularly large-scale service providers capable of handling extensive waste management operations within healthcare settings. Companies specialising in refuse recycling services stand to benefit from competing for this type of procurement, which demands high technical quality and competitive pricing. The successful contractor, BIFFA WASTE SERVICES LIMITED, exemplifies the level of expertise and efficiency expected in servicing public sector health institutions.

## Notice

The provision of General Waste and Recycling Services to NHS Wales hospitals and sites.

### Lot Information

General Waste (Collection and Disposal) Services

The provision of General Waste and Recycling Services for NHS Wales hospitals and trusts. The procurement was conducted using a mini competition via ESPO. Additional information: N/A

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Source Separated Recycling (Collection and Disposal) Services - Paper

The provision of collection and disposal services for source separated recycling from nondomestic communities.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Source Separated Recycling (Collection and Disposal) Services -Cardboard

The provision of collection and disposal services for source separated recycling from nondomestic communities.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Source Separated Recycling (Collection and Disposal) Services - Glass

The provision of collection and disposal services for source separated recycling from nondomestic communities.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Mixed Recycling (Collection and Disposal) Services

The provision of collection and disposal services for mixed recycling from non-domestic communities.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Food Waste Recycling (Collection and Disposal) Services

The provision of collection and disposal services for food waste from non-domestic communities.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012582-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,362,062 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Additional buyers | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | BAGNALL & MORRIS (WASTE SERVICES; BIFFA WASTE SERVICES; ENVA ENGLAND; GASKELLS (NORTH WEST; HILLS WASTE SOLUTIONS; J&B RECYCLING; KEENAN (RECYCLING; NEW EARTH SOLUTIONS (WEST; PW COMMERCIAL CO.LTD; SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY; VEOLIA ES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012582-2025
- 18 Jan 2022 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001523-2022
- 17 Sep 2021 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023229-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- http://www.espo.org/
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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