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29 Jun 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "MXR - Surgical Fluid Management, Neptune," focusing on clinical-waste disposal services. This contract, valued at £504,000, was facilitated through a call-off from the NHS Supply Chain's framework agreement, "Total Orthopaedic Solutions 3." The procurement was managed using a selective method and involved securing services for the safe collection, transport, and disposal of surgical fluid waste. The contract period begins on 1st July 2026 and will run until 30th June 2031. The project is based in the South East region of the UK, specifically servicing the GU35 0BB postal area, and it caters to the medical industry, particularly targeting surgical waste management and maintenance requirements.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in clinical-waste management and maintenance services for medical equipment. Companies who are capable of providing innovative solutions for disposing of surgical fluid waste are well-positioned to compete or collaborate in such a project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly find this tender accessible as the procurement process has been tailored to support their participation. This contract offers not just immediate work but also the potential for future collaborations within the NHS framework, particularly for those with expertise in servicing and providing consumables for medical and surgical environments.

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Notice Title

MXR - Surgical Fluid Management, Neptune

Notice Description

This contract award relates to the call-off of a framework agreement via NHS Supply Chain "Total Orthopaedic Solutions 3" (2023/S 000-025037) for the provision of surgical waste management systems, associated equipment, servicing and consumables. The solution supports theatre services by enabling the safe collection, transport and disposal of surgical fluid waste, ensuring continuity of clinical operations. This contract also involves the maintenance of the Neptune Clinical Waste Management System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d929b1e-b1af-48e9-a988-fe2828667620
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1200ebbc-d2f8-4b91-b10e-7d77e35200db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services

90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRYKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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