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WHHT - Surgical Waste

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the management of surgical waste was led by the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Welwyn Garden City, England. This contract, titled "WHHT - Surgical Waste," falls under the goods category, with a specific focus on surgical instruments (CPV 33169000). The contract was awarded using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a more targeted selection of suppliers. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Stryker UK Limited on 16 January 2026. The contract period started on 25 July 2025 and will conclude on 24 July 2031, with the contract value set at £644,778.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the surgical waste management sector, particularly those capable of handling large-scale contracts like the one under discussion. While the opportunity is not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with expertise in surgical instruments and healthcare services stand to benefit significantly. Stryker UK Limited exemplifies the type of business best suited for such opportunities, given its scale and existing expertise in the field. This contract reinforces the importance of strategic partnerships and framework agreements in securing substantial, long-term projects in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHHT - Surgical Waste

Notice Description

WHHT - Surgical Waste Management

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8152e65c-4e60-480a-9fcf-887641566a05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/082e75a9-bb2e-485a-b3cf-9f684dad102b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33169000 - Surgical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£644,778 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£644,778 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2031 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
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRYKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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