--- title: "UKRI-5294 Integrated Waste Management & Recycling BGS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b20" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065b20" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065b20.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065b20.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)" published: "2026-05-11" --- # UKRI-5294 Integrated Waste Management & Recycling BGS Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b20 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065b20) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065b20.json) ## Summary UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the contracting process for an Integrated Waste Management & Recycling service at the British Geological Survey (BGS) in Keyworth, Nottingham. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, adhering to the UKPGA legal framework 2023/54. Biffa Waste Services Ltd has been contracted as the supplier, with the contract set to commence on 18th May 2026 and end on 17th May 2027, although extensions up to May 2030 are possible. The main procurement category is services, specifically refuse collection services. The project is centrally overseen from UKRI's Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire, and forms a part of a larger series of procurement activities covered by the GPA agreement, ensuring broad international compliance. This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in refuse collection services, particularly large firms that can fulfil the requirements for comprehensive waste management and recycling at single sites. Biffa Waste Services Ltd, a large-scale supplier, secured this contract over several contenders, demonstrating the competitive environment for similar business opportunities. SMEs with strong technical and quality capabilities might find similar future tenders viable, considering the weight of 70% on quality assessment. Firms capable of providing reliable, technical, and cost-effective waste management solutions will find this sector promising for expansion, enabling business growth through consistent contracts backed by UKRI's strategic procurement initiatives. ## Notice Integrated Waste Management & Recycling BGS Keyworth Nottingham ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: UKRI may extend this initial 12-month Contract for a period of up to 3 x 12 months by giving not less than 3 months' notice in writing to the Service Provider prior to the Expiry Date. The terms and conditions of this Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042970-2026 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2027 | | Recurrence | 2030-02-25 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £320,000 | | Lots value | £320,000 | | Awards value | £320,000 | | Contracts value | £320,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BIFFA WASTE SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90511000 - Refuse collection services ## Release History - 11 May 2026 at 11:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042970-2026 - 23 Apr 2026 at 14:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037183-2026 - 24 Feb 2026 at 14:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016512-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042970-2026 11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037183-2026 23rd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016512-2026 24th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12551 ITT - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12552 Award Selection Questionnaires - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12553 Q03.05 Relevant Experience & Contract Examples - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12554 Site Plan - Bins Locations etc - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12556 Conditions of Contract - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12557 Specification of requirements - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12558 Chemical waste List Typical Examples Collected - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12559 WEEE Waste example collection - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12560 Confidential EWaste internal site bin locations - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12561 Images of examples of BGS Waste storage - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12562 BGS Environmental Sustainability Strategy - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12564 Price Schedule ## Notice URLs - https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm00000ADyobMAD&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.ukri.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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