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title: "Confidential Waste"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829807"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Confidential Waste

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829807

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process to appoint a supplier for the collection, disposal, and recycling of confidential waste. This tender, titled "Confidential Waste", falls under the services category and utilises an open procedure. The contract, originally signed on 16th April 2025, has a total value of £190,428.12 GBP for a 4-year period, starting with an initial 2-year contract and the option to extend for two additional one-year terms. The procurement is covered by the GPA and was a part of the Waste Management Services framework managed by APUC. The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UKM75, functions as the buyer and central purchasing body, ensuring secure disposal of information, a crucial service for the institution.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in waste management services, particularly those with expertise in handling confidential materials. As the contract value indicates continued demand for secure waste management, businesses with a focus on environmental sustainability and secure data disposal are well-suited to compete in this space. The award to Shredall SDS Group, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Nottingham, reflects the suitability of SMEs in the industry to engage and grow through such public sector contracts. Enterprises that can offer innovative and efficient waste management solutions, while conforming to stringent regulatory requirements, stand to benefit substantially from similar tenders.

## Notice

The University has appointed a supplier to provide collection, disposal and recycling of confidential paper and data waste.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The unviersity has appointed a supplier to provide collection, disposal and recycling of confidential paper and data waste. Confidential waste management is a critical service for the University. It ensures the University disposes of information securely.

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=APR554175 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 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 | £190,428 |

## 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 | SHREDALL SDS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554175

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554175
  Confidential Waste - The University has appointed a supplier to provide collection, disposal and recycling of confidential paper and data waste.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829807

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