Scope
Description
Aston requires the provision of a Contractor(s) to provide waste management services for the following Lots:
Lot 1 Core Waste Collections
Lot 2 Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Laboratory)
Lot 3 Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Non-Laboratory)
Lot 4 Clinical and Pharmaceutical
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2028
- Possible extension to 30 July 2031
- 5 years, 4 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
extensions are renewalable annually
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Core Waste Collections
Description
1. Core Waste Collections include:
• General Waste
• Dry Mixed Recyclables
• Food Waste
• Paper and Cardboard
• Glass Waste
• Green Waste
Lot value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £1,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Laboratory)
Description
2. Hazardous, Chemical and Radioactive Waste includes:
• 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)
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £125,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Non-Laboratory)
Description
3. Supplementary/Special Waste Collections includes:
• Wood Waste
• Metal Waste
• Hardcore
• Workshop and Grounds Maintenance Waste
• Batteries
• Fluorescent Bulbs/LEDs
• Aerosol/Pressurised containers
• Paint and Varnishes
• Non-specialist Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Waste
• Refrigeration Equipment
• Engine Oils and machinery lubricants
• Confidential Wastepaper
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £125,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Clinical and Pharmaceutical
Description
4. Clinical & Pharmaceutical includes:
• Clinical Waste
• Sharps
Lot value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £250,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
1 supplier per lot will be awarded
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Core Waste Collections
Lot 2. Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Laboratory)
Lot 3. Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Non-Laboratory)
Lot 4. Clinical and Pharmaceutical
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
14 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 55% |
| Quality | Quality | 45% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Stage 1 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
The ITT stage is composed of 3 sub-stages;
A) Procurement Specific Questionnaire
B) Quality Evaluation
C) Price Evaluation
Following an initial evaluation of the ITT stage, it is anticipated that a shortlist of the top 2 highest scoring tenderers from stage 1 will proceed to stage 2 of the Competitive Flexible Procedure to present.
Further information is available in the ITT document
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ee033297-66cc-f011-813a-005056b64545
Please see link to procontract above
Contracting authority
ASTON UNIVERSITY
- Companies House: RC000904
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTLB-7496-TPTR
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@aston.ac.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government