Published date: 21 October 2025
Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.
Contract summary
Industry
Clinical-waste collection services - 90524100
Clinical-waste disposal services - 90524200
Removal services of biological waste - 90524300
Location of contract
BS1 5DS
Procurement reference
tender_507301/1525456
Published date
21 October 2025
Closing date
31 October 2025
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The University of Bristol intends to procure in the near future, the next iteration of a contract for Animal Carcass Waste and Disposal services. The University wishes to identify UK based providers to determine the size of the market and supplier capabilities in this category which will help to determine its procurement strategy and develop a tender list. The waste material would cover of all sizes of animal. The work would include collection of waste from at least two sites approximately 15 miles apart.
To be included in the review, your company must be a UK registered Waste Carrier providing all of these services in house or a majority in house with limited subcontracting.
Interested providers should respond via the email address shown in this notice quoting this notice title and reference number. In your response, please provide full company details including:
- Full company details including registered companies house number where applicable
- Geographical areas covered
- A description of services provided identifying which, if any part that is subcontracted
- Information on range of contracts managed and their estimated value per year
- Full contact information: name, email address, mobile phone number
Responses must arrive no later than the closing date for this notice (31/10/2025). After the closing date, responses will be reviewed by the University to determine next steps.
This notice is not a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works. The University is not obliged to follow up this enquiry with any interested parties in any way and it is not liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any party. A response to this notice does not guarantee an invitation to participate in any subsequent competition.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Finance Services - Procurement Department
Address
4th Floor Augustine's Courtyard, Orchard Lane
Bristol
BS1 5DS
England
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Closing date: 31 October 2025