General Waste (Lot One) and Recyclate & Food Waste (Lot Two) Collection Services
University of Lancaster · Education
In brief
University of Lancaster awarded waste work to Lancaster City Council on 30 June 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,950,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| General (Residual) Waste 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028 What this lot coversThe contractor is required to undertake the following: The contractor is required to inspect and empty all general (residual) waste Eurobins in Lancaster University bin stores at the locations and on the days specified. | Waste and street cleansing | £1,450,000 |
| Recyclate & Food Waste 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028 What this lot coversLancaster University operates a system of segregation of bulk recyclates at source. Four bulk recyclate streams are separated and stored in external Eurobins/Wheelie bins pending collection by the contractor, these comprise: • mixed paper & cardboard • mixed glass • plastic/metal packaging • food. The contractor is required to undertake the following: The contractor is required to inspect and empty all recyclate Eurobins and food waste wheelie bins in Lancaster University bin stores at the locations and on the days specified. | Waste and street cleansing | £500,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster City Council | General (Residual) Waste, Recyclate & Food Waste | £1,950,000 | Awarded 12 June 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 008065-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 037582-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 055825-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 062155-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
16Awards
10Suppliers it has used most for waste
- Lancaster City Council1 contract
- Ventilation Surveys & Services Limited1 contract
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From notice 008065-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 January 2026, last updated 2 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.