Scope
Description
The Royal Household is seeking a supplier to provide the following services:
• Transportation, processing (shredding/composting) and disposal of green waste from the gardens at Buckingham Palace (BP), Clarence House, Kensington Palace and Marlborough House;
• Movement and disposal of horse arisings from The Royal Mews; and
• Maintenance of the BP Garden recycling centre by a WAMITAB certified operative, and maintenance of the skips used at each of the sites.
The waste must be disposed of by distribution to Environmental Agency registered allotments.
Tenderers will need to sign up to the Royal Household's e-Sourcing platform, Delta, in order to receive the ITT and able to submit clarification questions and tender returns. Sign up link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier.
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https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=955715339
Total value (estimated)
- £368,447 excluding VAT
- £442,136 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will run on a 3-year initial term, with a possible 2-year extension in one-year increments (subject to agreement).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
10 June 2025
Enquiry deadline
9 July 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
14 July 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenderers will need to sign up to the Royal Household's e-Sourcing platform, Delta, in order to receive the ITT and able to submit clarification questions and tender returns.
Sign up link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The Royal Household
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGLT-2499-PJTM
Buckingham Palace
London
SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Aaron Alvares
Email: procurement@royal.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government