--- title: "Waste Management" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0550e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0550e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0550e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0550e5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY" published: "2026-06-04" --- # Waste Management Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0550e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0550e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0550e5.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Aston University, a public authority under the sub-central government, focuses on waste management services across multiple lots, including core and supplementary waste collections. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the university completed its procurement process on 4th June 2026, transitioning from the tender stage to the award stage. The tender, awarded to Veolia ES (UK) Limited, a large-scale supplier headquartered in London, is categorised under refuse and waste-related services. Key dates include the contract start on 1st September 2026, with an end date of 31st August 2028, and options for renewal extending up to July 2031. The procurement method used was an open and competitive flexible procedure with a framework agreement in place, ensuring the ability to manage future acquisitions or changes efficiently. This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses operating in waste management and related services. Companies with capabilities in handling diverse waste streams, from general waste to hazardous materials, will find this contract beneficial. SMEs with expertise in waste processing, recycling, and sustainable disposal methods stand to compete effectively, given the structured procurement process focusing on quality and price. With the contract values exceeding significant financial thresholds, participating firms can leverage this engagement to build or expand their portfolios within the public sector, ensuring increased visibility and credibility in the market. ## Notice Lot 1 Core Waste Collections : * General Waste * Dry Mixed Recyclables * Food Waste * Paper and Cardboard * Glass Waste * Green Waste Lot 3 Supplementary Waste Collections: * Wood Waste * Metal Waste * Hardcore * Workshop and Grounds Maintenance Waste * Batteries * Fluorescent Bulbs/LEDs * Aerosol/Pressurised containers * Paint and Varnishes * Non-specialist Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Waste * Refrigeration Equipment * Engine Oils and machinery lubricants * Confidential Wastepaper ### Lot Information Core Waste Collections Renewal: extensions are renewalable annually Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Laboratory) 2. Hazardous, Chemical and Radioactive Waste includes: * Chemical Waste (solvents, liquids and solids, including persistant organic pollutants) * Biohazardous waste (inc. materials related to the Human Tissue Act, genetically modified materials and animal related materials) * Various laboratory filters (ie, air and water filters). * Radioactive waste * Glass (laboratory) * Plastics (laboratory) * Hazardous Waste (outside of waste streams already specified) Renewal: extensions are renewalable annually Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Non-Laboratory) Renewal: extensions are renewalable annually Clinical and Pharmaceutical 4. Clinical & Pharmaceutical includes: * Clinical Waste * Sharps Renewal: extensions are renewalable annually ### Planning Information Aston is beginning the pre-market engagement process in relation to it waste management requirements. These will either be packaged within an all inclusive contract, or split into several contracts. Aston is inviting responses to a formal Request For Information ('RFI') to obtain information from the market. This will help Aston to better understand the structure and capability of the market, as well as providing key insights that can be used to identify the most suitable route to market and ensure Aston's specification is fit for purpose. Please contact m.bowcott@aston.ac.uk to request a copy of this RFI. The response date for the RFI is 07th July 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052850-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 7 Jul 2025 | | Award date | 16 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | £1,200,000 | | Awards value | £197,375 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VEOLIA ES (UK | ## 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 ## Release History - 4 Jun 2026 at 13:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052850-2026 - 17 Apr 2026 at 15:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035350-2026 - 11 Dec 2025 at 11:07 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081838-2025 - 28 Nov 2025 at 16:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078219-2025 - 20 Jun 2025 at 12:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034057-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052850-2026 4th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035350-2026 17th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081838-2025 11th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078219-2025 28th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034057-2025 20th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ee033297-66cc-f011-813a-005056b64545 Please see link to procontract above ## Notice URLs - http://www.veolia.co.uk - https://www.aston.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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