Prior Information Notice Published 25 September 2026

UK-Leeds: Refuse disposal and treatment.

University of Leeds (PDVB-8476-PXMZ)
UK-Leeds: Refuse disposal and treatment.


Preliminary Questions
This notice is for prior information only: Yes
This notice aims at reducing time-limits for receipt of tenders: No
This notice is a call for competition: No

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name and addresses:
University of Leeds
Purchasing Office, 1 - 3 Lifton Villas, Lifton Place, Leeds, LS2 9JZ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1133433916, Email: j.c.jordan@adm.leeds.ac.uk
Contact: Joanne Jordan
Main Address: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/69GY838V2C
NUTS Code: UKE42
Specifications and additional documents: As Above
I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No .

I.3) Communication
Further information can be obtained from: the above mentioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type:: The University of Leeds is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations 2024.
I.5) Main activity:
Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement - 1
II.1.1) Title: Provision of Waste Removal
Reference number: PE2026_27/8490
II.1.2) Common Procurement Vocabulary:
90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description:
The University intends to enter into a contractual relationship with a service provider that can provide an innovative solution, supporting the University in meeting its current and future objectives in relation to sustainable waste management, recycling and circularly. Early 2027 the University of Leeds plans to invite suitable suppliers to bid for core and specialist waste streams. We are currently gathering market intelligence to inform us of the optimum route to market. We are asking potential contractors to reply to the questionnaire to enable us to gather vital information to inform our decision making. Please note the University of Leeds is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations 2024. Any tender exercise arising from this notice will be conducted outside of the Regulations.

Please use this link to gain access to the questionnaire - https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/69GY838V2C
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT (give figures only) : 1,200,000 - GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
This is to be determined.

II.2) Lot Description : 1
II.2.1) Title: Provision of Waste Removal
Lot Number: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services.
FC01-8 - For waste disposal
II.2.3) Place of performance:
Region Codes:
UKE42 - Leeds
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The procurement will cover all core waste streams, General Waste, DMR, Glass, Paper and chemical, hazardous, Skips hire and WEEE Removal from campus and student residences.
II.2.14) Additional information
We are looking for contractors who are able to support innovative solution, supporting the University in meeting its current and future objectives in relation to sustainable waste management, recycling and circularity.

II.3) Estimated Date of publication
03/01/2027


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA )
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) - NO

Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.3) Additional Information:
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1069014564 GO-2026925-PRO-38698274 TKR-2026925-PRO-38698273

VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 25/09/2026