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Waste Management - Lot 2 Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Laboratory)

Aston University · Education

In brief

Aston University awarded waste work to Veolia Environmental Services Group (UK) Limited and Labwaste Ltd on 29 June 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £1,200,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 65 months with extensions, starting 2 March 2026.

It is split into 4 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

Aston University sought the provision of Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Laboratory) services as part of a wider multi-lot Waste Management procurement exercise. Lot 2 comprises the compliant collection, handling, transportation, treatment, recovery and disposal of hazardous and chemical laboratory waste arising from teaching, research and operational activities across Aston University. The scope includes, but is not limited to: • Hazardous laboratory waste • Chemical waste • Laboratory smalls • Solvent waste • Acids and alkalis • Contaminated laboratory consumables • Specialist hazardous waste streams • Waste classification and technical support • Consignment documentation and compliance reporting • Recycling, recovery and treatment services • Contract management, KPI reporting and governance The procurement was undertaken to establish compliant contractual arrangements, improve service resilience, support sustainability objectives, maximise value for money and improve contract management across the University's waste management activities. The contract is awarded for an initial period of 2 years commencing on 1 September 2026, with extension options available until 31 July 2031.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Core Waste Collections
2 March 2026 to 1 March 2028
What this lot covers

1. Core Waste Collections include: • General Waste • Dry Mixed Recyclables • Food Waste • Paper and Cardboard • Glass Waste • Green Waste

Waste and street cleansing£800,000
Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Laboratory)
2 March 2026 to 1 March 2028
What this lot covers

2. Hazardous, Chemical and Radioactive Waste includes: • Chemical Waste (solvents, liquids and solids, including persistant organic pollutants) • Biohazardous waste (inc. materials related to the Human Tissue Act, genetically modified materials and animal related materials) • Various laboratory filters (ie, air and water filters). • Radioactive waste • Glass (laboratory) • Plastics (laboratory) • Hazardous Waste (outside of waste streams already specified)

Waste and street cleansing£100,000
Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Non-Laboratory)
2 March 2026 to 1 March 2028
What this lot covers

3. Supplementary/Special Waste Collections includes: • Wood Waste • Metal Waste • Hardcore • Workshop and Grounds Maintenance Waste • Batteries • Fluorescent Bulbs/LEDs • Aerosol/Pressurised containers • Paint and Varnishes • Non-specialist Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Waste • Refrigeration Equipment • Engine Oils and machinery lubricants • Confidential Wastepaper

Waste and street cleansing£100,000
Clinical and Pharmaceutical
2 March 2026 to 1 March 2028
What this lot covers

4. Clinical & Pharmaceutical includes: • Clinical Waste • Sharps

Waste and street cleansing£200,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Veolia Environmental Services Group (UK) LimitedCore Waste Collections£189,121
Awarded 17 April 2026
Veolia Environmental Services Group (UK) Limited
4 bids received
Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Non-Laboratory)£8,255
Awarded 17 April 2026
Veolia Environmental Services Group (UK) LimitedCore Waste Collections£189,121
Awarded 4 June 2026
Veolia Environmental Services Group (UK) Limited
4 bids received
Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Non-Laboratory)£8,255
Awarded 4 June 2026
Veolia Environmental Services Group (UK) LimitedClinical and Pharmaceutical£250,000
Awarded 29 June 2026
Labwaste Ltd
5 bids received
Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Laboratory)£350,000
Awarded 29 June 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 078219-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 081838-2025
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 035350-2026
  4. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 052850-2026
  5. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 061365-2026
  6. Procurement termination notice · UK12, notice 072596-2026
  7. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 072776-2026

About the buyer

Aston UniversityLast 12 months

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Awards

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From notice 078219-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 28 November 2025, last updated 31 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.