Scope
Reference
UKRI-4940
Description
UKRI 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).
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)
- £950,000 excluding VAT
- £1,140,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 March 2026 to 14 March 2030
- Possible extension to 14 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended by UKRI for a further 12 months, subject to the same terms and conditions
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract may be extended by UKRI for a further 12 months, subject to the same terms and conditions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
- 90512000 - Refuse transport services
- 90511300 - Litter collection services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 January 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 January 2026, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
To access this opportunity please click here:
Please note the following steps for accessing this opportunity via the Atamis eSourcing platform:
1. Log in or create an account here: https://ukri2.my.site.com
2. Navigate to the opportunity in the Find an Opportunity section of the site or via the direct access link above.
3. Select Register Interest (you will not be able to view the tender documentation without registering an interest).
4. Go back to the main menu and navigate to the My Proposals and Quotes section of the site.
5. Select the opportunity from the list. Tender Documents for download are found in the Documents tab.
To attend the site visit on Wednesday 17th December 2025 at 10:00 GMT, please contact STFCProcurement@ukri.org to register your details.
Please include Company Name, Attendee(s), Contact Details.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 September 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Including Social Value |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | 40% |
Price | 40.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
UKRI Payment Terms
Description of risks to contract performance
Legislative Changes within Waste Industry.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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: +441793442000
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government