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title: "Repatriation of Illegally Exported Waste Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068193"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# Repatriation of Illegally Exported Waste Framework

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068193

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## Summary

The Environment Agency is planning a procurement process for the "Repatriation of Illegally Exported Waste Framework," focusing on environmental services related to the international shipment of waste. This planned tender falls under the industry category of environmental services and involves areas like radioactive waste storage and toxic waste disposal, with operations scheduled across the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with an open procedure method being utilised. Key dates include a future notice publication by 30th June 2026, and the contractual period is set to begin on 1st March 2027 and end on 28th February 2031. The total estimated contract value is approximately £10.8 million gross.

This procurement opportunity provides lucrative prospects for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental protection services, especially those with expertise in handling radioactive and toxic waste. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly advantageous due to its significant financial potential and regulatory importance. Companies with a focus on sustainable waste management and global trade compliance are well-positioned to compete for this framework, which intends to fortify the regulatory compliance and efficient repatriation of waste exported illegally from England back to the UK.

## Notice

International waste shipments relate to the import and export of waste across international boundaries. These movements of waste are subject to the controls outlined in the retained EU Waste Shipments Regulations, which aim to ensure a high level of protection for human health and the environment. The regulations also aim to prevent the unauthorised disposal/recovery of hazardous waste shipments in countries where they are not able to handle the waste in an environmentally sound manner, without hindering the legitimate trade in waste. International waste shipments from England can be subject to notification controls, which applies to all imports and exports of: * Hazardous waste moving for recovery * Any type of waste moving for disposal * Some imports and exports of non-hazardous wastes for recovery Where these controls apply, organisations need a uniquely numbered notification and movement form issued from the Environment Agency (EA) before movement of the waste. Organisations could also be subject to 'green list controls'. These are the lowest level of control and only ever apply to some imports or exports of non-hazardous waste for recovery. Where these controls apply, organisations do not require EA permission before moving the waste, but they do have to comply with Waste Shipment Regulation, Article 18 controls. Under the regulations the EA and other public named bodies carry out regulatory duties to meet their statutory obligations. This includes ensuring that waste, which has been illegally exported or shipments which cannot be completed, can be repatriated back to the UK, preferably within the statutory 30-day timescale. Historically, the 30-day statutory requirement has never been enforced, with the EA and overseas authorities liaising to ensure the waste is repatriated as soon as practicable. Occasionally the EA have to manage repatriations and bear the cost, hence the need for a framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033564-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services
- 90521200 - Radioactive waste storage services
- 90523000 - Toxic waste disposal services except radioactive waste and contaminated soil
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 08:43 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033564-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033564-2026
  14th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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