---
title: "715850502-UK1 - Pipeline Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068635"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# 715850502-UK1 - Pipeline Notice

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068635

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## Summary

The procurement process announced on 20th April 2026 by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority, involves planning for a fully managed service for the collection and disposal of specialist and radioactive waste. This service is intended for the National Armaments Directorate within the Ministry of Defence and various other UK locations, primarily across Great Britain with occasional duties in Northern Ireland. The procurement is at the planning stage and is set to be conducted via a competitive flexible procedure. The contract period is planned to start on 1st April 2028 and end on 31st March 2032, with a potential extension until 2036. The communication notice is expected by the end of 20th April 2026. The estimated contract value is £4,666,667 with a gross amount of £5,600,000, covering services under the categories of radioactive-, toxic-, medical-, and hazardous waste management.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services, particularly those with expertise in handling hazardous and radioactive materials. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is suitable for small and medium enterprises, and a framework agreement is anticipated. Companies capable of providing transportation, storage, and disposal of various types of waste, including body armour, surveillance system components, and radioactive dials, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive procedure offers a chance for businesses to showcase cost-effective and compliant solutions, fostering business expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

To provide a fully managed service for the collection and disposal or destruction of Specialist Waste, including Radioactive Waste for the National Armaments Directorate within the Ministry of Defence as well as for certain Declarers at other UK locations. The service will primarily cover Great Britain, with occasional collections in Northern Ireland. This will be a fully managed service. It will include administration and a customer interface delivering a compliant and cost-effective solution. The service scope includes transportation, storage prior to disposal and final disposal of waste. Types of waste to be managed include, but are not limited to: Specialist Waste: Body Armour, Visors, Stab Vests, Surveillance System components, cryptographic equipment, classified paper waste, discarded equipment. Radioactive Waste: broken dials, dials painted with radioactive materials, thorium coated lenses, tritium light sources or beta lights. Dials, watches and compasses. Valves and cockpit gauges.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035582-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,666,667 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 11:23 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035582-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035582-2026
  20th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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