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title: "Clinical & Biological Waste"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811666"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Clinical & Biological Waste

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811666

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the University of Edinburgh, a central purchasing body located at Charles Stewart House, Edinburgh, involved an open procedure for the collection, disposal, and recycling of clinical and biological waste, titled "Clinical & Biological Waste". This procurement is classified within the services category under the CPV code 90524100. The process has now reached the Award stage, having been formalised on 1st October 2025, with the contract signed on 30th September 2025. The procurement is aimed at managing waste sustainably in alignment with the University's environmental commitments. The contract, valued at GBP 1,126,498.79, is structured as a 4-year agreement, starting with an initial 2-year period and options to extend for two additional 1-year periods.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services, particularly those with a focus on sustainability and environmental impact reduction. Given the nature of the services required, companies that offer innovative solutions in waste collection, disposal, and recycling would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Avanti Environmental Group Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that smaller companies with niche expertise can compete effectively. This contract underscores the importance of environmental practices and offers a platform for businesses in the waste management sector to grow alongside an esteemed educational institution's sustainability goals.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to provide collection and disposal and recycling of clinical and biological waste. This service will ensure the proper handling of this waste stream and help the University reduce its environmental impact, maintain a clean and safe campus, and promote sustainable practices that align with its educational mission and long-term sustainability goals.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to provide collection and disposal and recycling of clinical and biological waste. This service will ensure the proper handling of this waste stream and help the University reduce its environmental impact, maintain a clean and safe campus, and promote sustainable practices that align with its educational mission and long-term sustainability goals

Options: The anticipated contract period is a 4-year contract made up of a 2-year initial period with the option to extend for two 1-year periods (2+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540380 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 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 | £1,126,498 |

## 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 | AVANTI ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540380

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540380
  Clinical & Biological Waste - The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to provide collection and disposal and recycling of clinical and biological waste. This service will ensure the proper handling of this waste stream and help the University reduce its environmental impact, maintain a clean and safe campus, and promote sustainable practices that align with its educational mission and long-term sustainability goals.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811666

## Provenance

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