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title: "UKRI-4940 Commercial Waste Collection & Recycling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059d74"
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# UKRI-4940 Commercial Waste Collection & Recycling

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059d74

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully concluded the contracting process for the "UKRI-4940 Commercial Waste Collection & Recycling" service. The procurement aimed to find a contractor to deliver a comprehensive waste management and recycling service over a period of four years, with an optional one-year extension, aligning with STFC's Environmental Sustainability Strategy and the Greening Government Commitments up to 2030. The tender process, led through an open procedure, was recently completed with contracts signed on 8th May 2026. The project, servicing the UKJ14 region, involves both refuse and waste-related services, starting from 9th May 2026, with a planned completion by 19th March 2030, and a potential extension to 2031, involving a gross contract value of £1,312,280.78.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in waste and recycling services, given the nature of the industry and the scale of the contract. Small waste management companies, especially those focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities and industry goals. The procurement demands adherence to detailed environmental sustainability criteria, making it ideal for businesses committed to eco-friendly practices and equipped to meet the comprehensive requirements set out by UKRI. With the open procedure format attracting multiple bids, SMEs with competitive pricing and quality-driven proposals had the opportunity to secure significant business with a major public authority, thereby enhancing their market presence and growth prospects. Select Environment Services Limited, a Reading-based SME, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating their capability in meeting the high standards expected by UKRI.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to appoint a Contractor capable of delivering a fully integrated and seamless commercial waste management and recycling service for a period of four plus one years. (4+1). The waste supplier will need to meet key criteria set out in the 5-year STFC Environmental Sustainability Strategy (2025-2030) which contains commitments on waste and resource efficiency. Our waste supplier has a significant role to play in both STFC's Environmental Sustainability Strategy and the Greening Government Commitments which run to 2030.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract may be extended by UKRI for a further 12 months, subject to the same terms and conditions

Renewal: The contract may be extended by UKRI for a further 12 months, subject to the same terms and conditions

### Planning Information

UKRI is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform a potential future procurement for waste management services across our site. We are seeking input from suppliers to help shape our requirements and ensure the market is appropriately informed and prepared.
We invite interested suppliers to participate by requesting a short questionnaire, which will gather views on service delivery models, innovation, sustainability, and commercial approaches.
To participate:
Please email STFCProcurement@ukri.org with the subject line:
“Request for UKRI-4940 Waste Management Questionnaire – Market Engagement”. Upon request, you will receive a questionnaire to complete and return by Thursday 27th November 2025 at 12:00.
Your feedback will be used to inform the scope and approach of any future tender. Participation in this engagement does not preclude or disadvantage suppliers from taking part in any future procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043328-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2026 - 19 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2030-09-02 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| Lots value | £950,000 |
| Awards value | £950,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,093,567 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SELECT ENVIRONMENT 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
- 90511300 - Litter collection services
- 90512000 - Refuse transport services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 08:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043328-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 14:42 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020489-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 12:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018879-2026
- 4 Dec 2025 at 08:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079559-2025
- 30 Oct 2025 at 16:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069852-2025
- 18 Sep 2025 at 14:55 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057823-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043328-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020489-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018879-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079559-2025
  4th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069852-2025
  30th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057823-2025
  18th September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a1MQH000004QySr2AK&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fukri2.lightning.force.com
- https://ukri2.my.site.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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