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

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.