Scope
Reference
UKRI-4940
Description
STFC wishes to appoint a Contractor capable of delivering a fully integrated and seamless commercial waste management and recycling service for a period of four plus one years. (4+1).
MRC Harwell is currently under contract. Therefore, inclusion in this provision is potential and may be added later in the contract term.
The waste supplier will need to meet key criteria set out in the 5-year STFC Environmental Sustainability Strategy (2025-2030) which contains commitments on waste and resource efficiency. Our waste supplier has a significant role to play in both STFC's Environmental Sustainability Strategy and the Greening Government Commitments which run to 2030.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 28 February 2030
- Possible extension to 28 February 2031
- 4 years, 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
27 November 2025
Engagement process description
UKRI is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform a potential future procurement for waste management services across our site. We are seeking input from suppliers to help shape our requirements and ensure the market is appropriately informed and prepared.
We invite interested suppliers to participate by requesting a short questionnaire, which will gather views on service delivery models, innovation, sustainability, and commercial approaches.
To participate:
Please email STFCProcurement@ukri.org with the subject line:
"Request for UKRI-4940 Waste Management Questionnaire - Market Engagement". Upon request, you will receive a questionnaire to complete and return by Thursday 27th November 2025 at 12:00.
Your feedback will be used to inform the scope and approach of any future tender. Participation in this engagement does not preclude or disadvantage suppliers from taking part in any future procurement.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
5 December 2025
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: STFC Procurement
Telephone: 01793442000
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government