Planning

Reusable Waste Container Service for Healthcare Sharps and Clinical Waste

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

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Planning

30 Oct 2024 at 17:01

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain, based in London, is currently in the planning stage for a Framework Agreement concerning the provision of a Reusable Waste Container Service for Healthcare Sharps and Clinical Waste. This procurement process, categorised under Clinical-waste collection services and disposal services, is intended to commence on 17 January 2026 and conclude on 17 January 2029. The initial expenditure is projected at £1,000,000 for the first year, with the total value over the potential four-year term estimated at approximately £5,100,000. The procurement covers a wide geographical scope, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Interested suppliers should note the future notice date set for 30 April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and management of clinical waste containers, particularly those capable of offering reliable and compliant reusable solutions. The framework is especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, fostering potential business growth through a substantial and ongoing contract with NHS Supply Chain. Successful suppliers will benefit not just from the direct engagement but also from the potential to broaden their market reach within the expansive delivery regions covered by the agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reusable Waste Container Service for Healthcare Sharps and Clinical Waste

Notice Description

As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would like to engage with suppliers in relation to the Framework agreement for the supply of Reusable Waste Container Service for Healthcare Sharps. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS1,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (3+1 year), if extended, is anticipated to be approximately PS5,100,000. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28d0e410-8e94-4f22-a2e8-57ecc70769a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b151577-311c-4a93-b16d-169ca47e4a84
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services

90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jan 2026 - 17 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

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