Scope
Reference
SP/25/1421
Description
Lancaster University is looking to re-tender its waste collection services.
Currently, our general waste collection service is provided by one supplier, and our recyclate collection is provided by another. We also plan to include food waste collection, a service that we have implemented on campus as part of the Simpler Recycling legislation, as part of one of these Lots.
Total value (estimated)
- £390,000 excluding VAT
- £468,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 February 2026
Engagement process description
In order to take part in this pre-market engagement, please email me before 5pm on 12th February 2026 at l.v.edwards@lancaster.ac.uk and I will issue you with a form containing questions we have for interested suppliers.
Please note: The University of Lancaster ("the University") is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Procurement Act 2023.
Advertisement of any contract in the 'Find a Tender' is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no obligation to comply with the Procurement Act 2023 (as amended).
The University reserves its rights in full to adapt or step outside the procedures in the procurement legislation as the University considers necessary.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 March 2026
Contracting authority
UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER
- Companies House: RC000657
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHYT-3516-XDZY
Bailrigg
Lancaster
LA1 4YW
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@lancaster.ac.uk
Website: http://https//www.lancaster.ac.uk
Region: UKD44 - Lancaster and Wyre
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government