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title: "Clinical and Chemical Waste Collection"
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# Clinical and Chemical Waste Collection

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a731

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has issued an open tender for the collection and disposal of clinical and chemical waste, inviting submissions by 22nd June 2026. This procurement falls under the category of hazardous waste services and is segmented into two lots, focusing on clinical waste disposal via energy incineration and the collection of chemical waste for off-site disposal or recycling. With a gross value estimate of £888,000, the procurement process is active and is conducted under an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions. Prospective bidders can make inquiries until 4th June 2026, with an anticipated award decision by 10th July 2026, and contract commencement set for 30th July 2026. The services are required across the University’s sites in Exeter and Penryn, UK.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in hazardous waste management, particularly those with expertise in radioactive, toxic, and medical waste services. SMEs are considered suitable, indicating a supportive environment for smaller enterprises wishing to enter or expand within public sector contracts. The open procedure ensures a transparent competitive bidding process, where technical quality and pricing are key criteria for awarding the contract. Businesses with innovative solutions for waste-to-energy incineration or chemical recycling would be well-placed to leverage this opportunity and potentially secure a long-term client with optional contract renewals up to 2031.

## 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 two 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 Information

Lot 1 Clinical Waste

The University of Exeter generates hazardous waste from various departments, including laboratories, estates, and grounds teams which is sent for disposal. Lot 1: Clinical waste is generated across our Exeter estates which is sent for waste to energy incineration.

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.

Lot 2 Chemical Waste

The University of Exeter generates hazardous waste from various departments, including laboratories, estates, and grounds teams which is sent for disposal. Lot 2: Chemical waste is collected from our Exeter and Penryn sites for off-site disposal and/or recycling.

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050122-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2031-05-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £740,000 |
| Lots value | £740,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 09:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050122-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050122-2026
  28th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105775&TID100110898&B=
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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