Scope
Reference
1114
Description
Aston is seeking to procure waste management services. To assist with the initial stages of planning, these services have been grouped into the following lots:
1. General Waste and Recycling:
- General waste
- Dry mixed recyclables
- Paper/Carboard
- Plastics
- Wood
- Metals
- Food
- Batteries
- Bulbs
- Aerosols/pressurised containers
- Finishing products (including paint)
- WEEE waste
- Glass
- Green Waste
- Animal carcasses
- Fridges/freezers
2. Hazardous, Chemical and Radioactive Waste
- Chemical Waste (solvents, liquids and solids, including persistant organic pollutants)
- Biohazardous waste (inc. materials related to the Human Tissue Act, genetically modified materials and animal related materials)
- Various laboratory filters (ie, air and water filters).
- Radioactive waste
- Glass (laboratory)
- Plastics (laboratory)
- Hazardous Waste (outside of waste streams already specified)
3. Clinical and Pharmaceutical
- Clinical waste
- Sharps
Please note, this scope is subject to change.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2028
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
Contract locations
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Engagement
Engagement deadline
7 July 2025
Engagement process description
Aston is beginning the pre-market engagement process in relation to it waste management requirements. These will either be packaged within an all inclusive contract, or split into several contracts.
Aston is inviting responses to a formal Request For Information ('RFI') to obtain information from the market. This will help Aston to better understand the structure and capability of the
market, as well as providing key insights that can be used to identify the most suitable route to market and ensure Aston's specification is fit for purpose.
Please contact m.bowcott@aston.ac.uk to request a copy of this RFI. The response date for the RFI is 07th July 2025.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
ASTON UNIVERSITY
- Companies House: RC000904
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTLB-7496-TPTR
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government