---
title: "General Waste"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796307"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796307.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-04-15"
---

# General Waste

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796307

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has entered the award stage for a procurement process to appoint a supplier for the collection, transport, disposal, and recycling of general waste for its academic estate and ACE properties. Classified under the education sector, this contract falls within the services industry category and encompasses the UKM75 region. The procurement method was an open procedure, and a mini tender was completed via the APUC Waste Management Services Framework Agreement (EFM1055 AP). The contract, signed on 4th April 2025, has a total value of £3,128,047.19 and will span five years, from 23rd April 2025 to 22nd April 2030, including options for extension.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services to expand their operations, particularly those with capabilities in waste collection, transportation, disposal, and recycling. Large-scale companies and those experienced in handling comprehensive waste management services will be well-positioned to fulfil the contract requirements set by the University of Edinburgh. Engaging in this contract enables businesses to establish a foothold in the education sector, leverage a significant long-term opportunity, and forge valuable connections within the academic and regional communities of Edinburgh.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh is appointing a supplier for the provision of provide collection, transport, disposal and recycling of General Waste - including both the academic estate and ACE properties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is appointing a supplier for the provision of provide collection, transport, disposal and recycling of General Waste - including both the academic estate and ACE properties. A mini tender procurement process was completed via APUC Waste Management Services Framework Agreement (EFM1055 AP). The anticipated contract period is a 5-year contract made up of a 3-year initial period with the option to extend for two 1-year periods (3+1+1). The anticipated contract dates (with all extensions applied) are from 23rd April 2025 to 22nd April 2030.

Options: The anticipated contract period is a 5-year contract made up of a 3-year initial period with the option to extend for two 1-year periods (3+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528381 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,128,047 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIFFA WASTE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528381

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528381
  General Waste - The University of Edinburgh is appointing a supplier for the provision of provide collection, transport, disposal and recycling of General Waste - including both the academic estate and ACE properties.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796307

## Provenance

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