Scope
Reference
UOE_2025_015_JT
Description
The University of Exeter generates hazardous waste from various departments, including laboratories, estates, and grounds teams which is sent for disposal. This tender is split into three lots: Lot 1: Clinical waste is generated across our Exeter estates which is sent for waste to energy incineration. Lot 2: Chemical waste is collected from our Exeter and Penryn sites for off-site disposal and/or recycling. Lot 3: Combined offering of Lot 1 and Lot 2
Total value (estimated)
- £1,480,000 excluding VAT
- £1,776,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 March 2026 to 9 March 2028
- Possible extension to 9 March 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 3 (three) occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Authority's sole discretion, by the Authority giving the Contractor not less than [1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services
- 90524000 - Medical waste services
- 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services
- 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 1
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Clinical
Description
The University of Exeter generates hazardous waste from various departments, including laboratories, estates, and grounds teams which is sent for disposal. This Lot 1 is for Clinical waste, generated across our Exeter estates which is sent for waste to energy incineration.
Lot value (estimated)
- £440,000 excluding VAT
- £528,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 Chemical
Description
The University of Exeter generates hazardous waste from various departments, including laboratories, estates, and grounds teams which is sent for disposal. This lot 2 is for chemical waste collected from our Exeter and Penryn sites for off-site disposal and/or recycling.
Lot value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Combined
Description
The University of Exeter generates hazardous waste from various departments, including laboratories, estates, and grounds teams which is sent for disposal. This Lot 3 is for the provision of both Clinical and Chemical Waste collection.
Lot value (estimated)
- £740,000 excluding VAT
- £888,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Clinical
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 Chemical
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Combined
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 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)
16 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 6 December 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | 70% |
Quality |
| PRICE | 30% |
Price |
Weighting description
AS PER ITT DOCUMENT
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
University of Exeter
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYG-2396-XCRZ
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jo Tudor
Telephone: +44 1392723333
Email: j.i.tudor@exeter.ac.uk
Website: https://www.exeter.ac.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government