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 (or equivalent), 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 email the Royal Household Procurement team (procurement@royal.uk) to request access to the ITT. Tenderers will then need to sign up to the Royal Household's e-Sourcing platform, Delta, in order to receive the ITT and be able to submit clarification questions and tender returns. Sign up link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier.
This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA2023.
This tender will not be split into Lots.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=957884951
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
Enquiry deadline
8 July 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
15 July 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenderers will need to email the Royal Household Procurement team (procurement@royal.uk) to request access to the ITT. Tenderers will then need to sign up to the Royal Household's e-Sourcing platform, Delta, in order to receive the ITT and be able to submit clarification questions and tender returns. Sign up link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier.
Tenderers will need to be registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) prior to tender submission and will be required to submit their core information to the Royal Household through CDP. The CDP is available at https://www.gov.uk/find-tender.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 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)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Buckingham Palace
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGLT-2499-PJTM
SW1A 1AA
London
SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Aaron Alvares
Email: procurement@royal.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government