Award

St Bernard's Hospital, Gibraltar. Collection, Recycling and Disposal of Waste

HM GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR

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04 Feb 2025 at 12:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The HM Government of Gibraltar has awarded a contract to EASYGREEN LIMITED for the collection, recycling, and disposal of waste from St Bernard's Hospital in Gibraltar. This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste" (CPV 90524400), is complete and was conducted via a VEAT Notice related to an above-threshold contract. The contract period extends from 17th February 2025 to 16th February 2030, ensuring service continuity critical to public health and regulatory compliance. The awarded contract is valued at £1,014,000 with the procurement process having been initiated due to the necessity for immediate waste disposal services, with proposals invited from several local providers to ensure competitive pricing and service excellence.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the waste management sector, particularly those specialising in hospital waste disposal. SMEs, especially those based in Gibraltar, the UK, or countries with relevant trade agreements, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The selection of EASYGREEN LIMITED underscores the potential for locally based service providers to secure substantial contracts by maintaining compliance with statutory and environmental regulations while offering competitive and economically advantageous bids. Businesses capable of ensuring uninterrupted and compliant service delivery can position themselves favourably for growth within this critical public health service area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Bernard's Hospital, Gibraltar. Collection, Recycling and Disposal of Waste

Notice Description

Justification for Direct Award: The GHA is responsible for ensuring the safe and compliant disposal of hospital waste, including general waste, in accordance with statutory and environmental regulations The service is critical to maintaining public health, infection control, and regulatory compliance. At the time of initiating procurement arrangements, it was determined that a formal competitive tender process was not undertaken due to the following considerations: 1. Continuation of Essential Public Health Services * The service provider, WasteWise Ltd, has been delivering waste collection and disposal services to the GHA for over three years. The decision to engage in a "mini-competition" was driven by the need to regularize an existing arrangement while ensuring service continuity and compliance with environmental regulations. * Disruption to this service could pose significant health and safety risks to patients, staff, and the wider community. 2. Market Engagement and Competitive Process * A selective market engagement was undertaken, whereby six locally based service providers were invited to submit proposals, ensuring competition and value for money. This approach sought to identify the most economically advantageous offer without causing service disruption. * The most competitive bid was identified through this process, ensuring that the selected contractor provided the required service at the lowest cost while meeting operational requirements. 3. Urgency and Timing Constraints * Given the necessity to maintain continuity in waste disposal services, the GHA proceeded with the selection of a provider to prevent lapses in service delivery. The evolving nature of healthcare waste management and regulatory compliance meant that immediate action was required to ensure uninterrupted operations. 4. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Mitigation * Upon further internal review, it has been determined that the value of the contract over its full term exceeds the threshold set by the Procurement (Public Sector Contracts) Regulations 2016 (PPSCR16). As such, a VEAT Notice is being published to ensure transparency, compliance, and to allow for any potential market challenge before finalising the award. * This approach mitigates the risk of legal challenges and ensures that all procedural requirements are met before formalising the contract. Conclusion: The GHA recognises the importance of adhering to public procurement regulations and has taken this step to ensure full compliance. While a competitive process was undertaken, a VEAT Notice is now being published to provide transparency and de-risk any potential procurement challenges. The contracting authority is committed to fair and open procurement processes and welcomes any feedback within the prescribed notice period. Additional information: Gibraltar does not participate in the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) under the World Trade Organization (WTO). HM Government of Gibraltar therefore reserves the right to consider only those bids from eligible tenderers in Gibraltar, the UK, or a country or territory covered by a trade agreement extending to Gibraltar that contains relevant procurement provisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-246dc62c-13c8-4abb-a9ca-30848c536b85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ba7f70-ecbd-48ae-bb39-65fb99eb46e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - VEAT Notice related to above threshold contract
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90524400 - Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,014,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HM GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GIBRALTAR
Postcode
GX11 1AA
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EASYGREEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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