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Clinical Waste Collection and Disposal

Cardiff University

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Cardiff University

Buyer Address: Procurement Services, Cardiff, UKL22, CF24 4HQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: rower4@cardiff.ac.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
500000.0 GBP
Gross: 500000 GBP
Published
28 Nov 2025, 17:28
Deadline
09 Jan 2026, 17:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078270-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 500,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 500,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Responsible Procurement/ESG (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Pricing (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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