--- title: "Supply of clinical and chemical waste collection" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0511b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0511b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0511b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0511b9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2025-05-13" --- # Supply of clinical and chemical waste collection Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0511b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0511b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0511b9.json) ## Summary The University of Exeter is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process concerning the supply of clinical and chemical waste collection services. The contracting process is focused on the healthcare and chemical waste management industry, with services needed across various campuses including Streatham, St Luke's, and Exeter Science Park, among others. This procurement, under the tender ID UOE/2025/015/SB, is set in the United Kingdom (region: UKK) and is guided by the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published, and suppliers are encouraged to complete a questionnaire accessible via the University's eTendering portal by 28 May 2025. The tender value is set at £488,400 gross, and the service contract period is anticipated from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027, with the possibility of renewal. This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services, particularly those focused on handling clinical, chemical, and hazardous waste. Companies well-suited to compete are those with expertise in refuse and waste-related services, especially those qualified to manage radioactive, toxic, medical, and hazardous waste. The procurement is favourable for SMEs, offering a viable opportunity for business growth in a significant public undertaking. Engaging in this procurement process allows for visibility and potential long-term collaboration with a leading educational institution, positioning businesses for future opportunities in public sector waste management contracts. ## Notice The University is undertaking Pre Market Engagement for the collection of the following waste streams that can collect the following waste streams: * Chemical waste - collected for off-site disposal and/or recycling, consisting of hazardous and non-hazardous chemical and contaminated waste from laboratories, workshops, grounds and estate maintenance. Chemical Waste is generated across the estate as follows: Exeter: Streatham Campus, St Luke's Campus, RILD, Exeter Science Park, Topsham Sports Ground. Cornwall: Penryn Campus. * Clinical waste - generated across the estate and sent for waste to energy incineration. Consists of healthcare, medical, and biomedical waste from laboratory and clinical settings, generally within the 15 01/16 05 EWC codes. Clinical Waste is generated across the estate as follows: Exeter: Streatham Campus, St Luke's Campus, RILD, Exeter Science Park, Topsham Sports Ground. ### Planning Information Suppliers are invited to complete a questionnaire answering the University's PME questions which can be downloaded from the University's eTendering portal CTM here https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm /supplier/publictenders?B=UK quote ID 99138 or UOE/2025/015/SB. Responses should be submitted via the portal by the 28th May 2025 at 12 noon (GMT). The University may at its discretion ask further questions of respondents that provide a response to the questionnaire. This process does not form part of any tender procedure that may follow, and no bidders shall be disadvantages by either taking part or not taking part in this process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020745-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £407,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX4 4QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Duryard and St James | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services - 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services - 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services - 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services ## Release History - 13 May 2025 at 09:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020745-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020745-2025 13th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm - https://www.exeter.ac.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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