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title: "Clinical and Chemical Waste Collection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fa97"
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# Clinical and Chemical Waste Collection

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fa97

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is conducting a public procurement process for the collection of clinical and chemical waste, divided into three lots addressing different aspects of waste management needs. The process applies to locations in Exeter and Penryn, United Kingdom, under the industry category of refuse and waste services. Currently in the award stage, the procurement follows an open procedure, with key dates including the anticipated contract start on 2nd April 2026 and potential renewal periods extending until 2031. The tender aims to dispose hazardous waste generated across various university departments by engaging capable suppliers proficient in waste-to-energy incineration and recycling methods.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in hazardous waste management, particularly large-scale enterprises capable of efficiently handling clinical and chemical waste. Companies providing innovative disposal and recycling solutions will be well-suited, as the contract demands proficient service delivery across multiple locations and compliance with stringent quality criteria. The inclusion of renewable contract periods encourages sustained business growth, allowing suppliers to establish longstanding relationships with the University of Exeter. SMEs may also find participation viable, especially if they possess specialised technical expertise to cater to the University’s specific waste disposal requirements.

## Notice

The University of Exeter generates hazardous waste from various departments, including laboratories, estates, and grounds teams which is sent for disposal. This tender is split into three lots: Lot 1: Clinical waste is generated across our Exeter estates which is sent for waste to energy incineration. Lot 2: Chemical waste is collected from our Exeter and Penryn sites for off-site disposal and/or recycling. Lot 3: Combined offering of Lot 1 and Lot 2

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Clinical

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 3 (three) occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Authority's sole discretion, by the Authority giving the Contractor not less than [1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).

Lot 2 Chemical

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 3 (three) occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Authority's sole discretion, by the Authority giving the Contractor not less than [1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).

Lot 3 - Combined

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 3 (three) occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Authority's sole discretion, by the Authority giving the Contractor not less than [1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023528-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2030-12-06 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,480,000 |
| Lots value | £1,480,000 |
| Awards value | £296,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SRCL LTD T/A STERICYCLE; VEOLIA ENERGY & UTILITY SERVICES |

## 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
- 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services
- 90524000 - Medical waste services
- 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services
- 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 13:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023528-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 15:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084997-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023528-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084997-2025
  19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101145&TID100106386&B=
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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