Scope
Procurement description
Cardiff University is seeking a highly professional, efficient, high quality Clinical waste disposal contractor, dedicated to providing an expert technical service which is conducted in an environmentally sustainable manner, which complies with all current and future legislation and aims to achieve the best ‘overall environmental outcome’. The contractor(s) will be a leader in hazardous waste management and be committed to excellence in professional delivery through membership of CIWM and accredited to a scheme such as Safe Contractor (or equivalent). The contract is for the provision of a Clinical waste disposal service for the University.
Delivery regions
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
500000 GBP to 500000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 April 2031
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services
- 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services
Delivery regions
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Lot value (estimated)
500000 GBP Excluding VAT
500000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
01 April 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
2 x 12 month extensions at the discretion of the University
Participation
Conditions of participation
Various professional accreditations related to the safe collection, transport and disposal of clinical waste - please refer to tender documentation for a full list.
Conditions of participation
Various professional accreditations related to the safe collection, transport and disposal of clinical waste - please refer to tender documentation for a full list.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Standard Quality question based scoring
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Responsible Procurement/ESG
Description
Quality questions based on ESG requirements
Weighting: 10.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Pricing
Description
Cost of services
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Contract terms and risks
Payment terms
All details available in the Tender Pack found at - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
Description of risks to contract performance
Lack of resource, Acts of God, Failure to adhere to KPIs, Breaking of Contract Terms
Tender submission deadline
09 January 2026, 17:00PM
Enquiry deadline
19 December 2025, 17:00PM
Date of award of contract
23 February 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender documentation and a full timeline is found on the following link - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Tender submission deadline
09 January 2026, 17:00PM
Enquiry deadline
19 December 2025, 17:00PM
Date of award of contract
23 February 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender documentation and a full timeline is found on the following link - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Document type
Bidding documents
Document type
Tender pack - this is found on the InTend e-tender portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published