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title: "UKRI-6036 Commercial Waste Collection and Recycling Services for Daresbury Lab"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e00f"
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published: "2026-08-10"
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# UKRI-6036 Commercial Waste Collection and Recycling Services for Daresbury Lab

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e00f

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking bids for the provision of commercial waste collection and recycling services for their Daresbury Laboratory. The procurement is categorised under refuse collection services and is managed through an open procedure. With Swindon, Wiltshire as the location, this tender invites interested parties to submit their electronic bids by the submission deadline on 4th September 2026. The contract is poised to start on 1st October 2026, spanning two years with options for extension up to 30th September 2030. Bidders interested have until 26th August 2026 to address any enquiries. The total contract value is projected at £326,940, making this an above-threshold tender opportunity with a focus on sustainability and legal compliance.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling services to collaborate with a central government public authority. Companies adept at providing innovative solutions, sustainable outcomes, and adapting to legislative changes could find this contract highly beneficial. Specifically, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find it suitable due to its preference for quality solutions backed by transparent data handling. The evaluation criteria give a 70% weight to quality and 30% to price, encouraging firms that prioritise comprehensive and innovative waste management practices. This contract offers potential for growth and long-term engagement, given its possible extensions.

## Notice

UKRI, STFC Daresbury Laboratory, wishes to secure a waste contract with a modern and forward-looking contractor that it can be confident can take care of each stage of Daresbury Laboratory's general & commercial waste requirements - reflecting the Waste hierarchy guidance - in a cost-effective manner, ensuring legal compliance (including STFC's duty of care obligations). Specifically, we are looking for a contractor that can assist in achieving the following goals supported and evidenced through providing accurate, transparent and timely data: - No non-hazardous waste to be landfilled - Increase amounts and rate of recycling and reuse of non-hazardous waste In addition to delivering an effective waste management and recycling service, STFC seeks a contractor that can provide innovative technology and solutions, inform and educate our stakeholders, ensure processes are continuously improved and improve sustainable outcomes. Additionally, bidders should take into account changes in legislation or government policy in relation to resources and waste management, as outlined in the Environment Bill.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: optional 3rd and 4th year of the same service.

Renewal: optional 3rd and 4th year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075701-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £272,450 |
| Lots value | £272,450 |
| 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 | 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 | TLD61 Warrington |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90511000 - Refuse collection services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2026 at 11:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075701-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075701-2026
  10th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm00000C9hRpMAJ&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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