Collection and Disposal of Category 1 Waste from Dublin Airport Passenger Terminals and Airside Stables
The contract covers the collection, removal and disposal of Category 1 waste seized from passengers at Dublin Airport because it contains prohibited animal products, animal by-products, plants or plant products that could introduce disease into the European Union. The buyer is Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, a government department responsible for agriculture, food safety, animal health and plant health. The supplier must empty, remove, clean and disinfect the department’s waste bins at Dublin Airport Terminal One, Terminal Two and the Airside Stables, while ensuring disposal operations minimise risks to public, animal and plant health. The estimated contract value is £138,000, although the contract duration is not stated in the available information, and delivery is required in Ireland. The critical eligibility requirement is registration to land Category 1 waste under Article 23 of Regulation (EC) 1069/2009 before operations begin, together with compliance with applicable Irish and EU legislation, including SI 187/2014 and Regulations 1069/2009 and 142/2011.
Buyer: Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine. Source: eTenders Ireland. Updated 17 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: €138k
- Bids close: 23 Oct 2026
- Location: Ireland
- Procedure: Open
- Category: Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services (90520000)
From the official notice
Due to the risk of introducing diseases into the European Union (EU) from third countries, there are strict rules and regulations around animal products and plants and plant products entering the EU. Any products that are prohibited from entry are seized and disposed of as Category 1 waste. Prohibited products in passengers’ luggage on airplanes poses a very particular risk to public, animal and plant health, resulting in its disposal being strictly regulated. Accordingly, there are controls are in place to ensure that seizures of prohibited food or plants at Dublin Airport is controlled and disposed of in a manner that minimises risk to public, animal and plant health. Past outbreaks of diseases (e.g. Foot and Mouth Disease) demonstrate the risks posed by products of animal origin, animal by-products (ABP) and plants being introduced to Ireland through travel. The successful tenderer will be responsible for the removal, emptying, cleaning and disinfection of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine bins at following locations in Dublin Airport: • Terminal One • Terminal Two • Airside Stables It must be noted the successful tenderer must be registered to land Category 1 waste under Article 23 of Regulation (EC) 1069/2009 and must be registered prior to commencing operations. The operator must also ensure to abide by all relevant requirements set out in national (SI 187 2014) and EU Legislation (Regulations 1069/2009 and 142/2011). Full details in Notice titled CN25ALand...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 23 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is €138k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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