Clinical and Chemical Waste Collection
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£296k
Suppliers
2
Lots
3
Published
16 Mar 2026
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
Scope
- Reference
- UOE_2025_015_JT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 09 Mar 2026 to 09 Mar 2028Possible extension to 09 Mar 2031
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).
- CPV classifications
- 905000009052000090521000905240009052410090524200
- Contract locations
- South West England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | 70% | quality | — |
| PRICE | 30% | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 3 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£176k
Award date
13 Mar 2026
Contract start
02 Apr 2026
Contract end
02 Apr 2028
Lots · 3 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOT-0001 | Lot 1: Clinical | £440k | complete |
| LOT-0002 | Lot 2 Chemical | £300k | complete |
| LOT-0003 | Lot 3 - Combined | £740k | complete |
Award 1· 1 supplier
Awarded 13 Mar 2026 · Contract period 02 Apr 2026 — 02 Apr 2028
Award 2· 1 supplier
Awarded 13 Mar 2026 · Contract period 02 Apr 2026 — 02 Apr 2028
Award 3· 0 suppliers
Awarded —
Total lots
3
Awarded
3
Estimated total
£1.5m
Awarded total
£296k
Lot 1: Clinical
Start
09 Mar 2026
End
09 Mar 2028
Estimated
£440k
CPV
Lot 2 Chemical
Start
09 Mar 2026
End
09 Mar 2028
Estimated
£300k
CPV
Lot 3 - Combined
Start
09 Mar 2026
End
09 Mar 2028
Estimated
£740k
CPV
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Full notice and award history for this contracting authority is on the buyer profile.
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