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Clinical and Sharps Waste Management

NHS Supply Chain

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Planning

02 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain is planning to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply of Clinical and Sharps Waste Management products in the UK healthcare sector. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the invitation to tender expected to be issued in the next 12 months. The tender covers various lots, including sharps containers and clinical waste containers, and is valued at approximately £69.82 million. Interested suppliers must hold ISO 9001:2015 or an equivalent certification, with initial spending estimates for the first year varying by lot, indicating potential contract values ranging up to £15 million for various waste management solutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical consumables, particularly those specialising in the manufacturing and supply of waste management products for healthcare settings. Businesses well-suited to compete include manufacturers of polypropylene containers, sharps management products, and those capable of meeting the stringent quality certification requirements. Engaging with NHS Supply Chain and responding to the upcoming RFI might provide advantageous insights for suppliers looking to enter or expand within the UK healthcare procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical and Sharps Waste Management

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock/Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct route for the Supply of Clinical and Sharps Waste Management and staff use in healthcare settings. The procurement is anticipated to include (not limited to) waste containers such as polypropylene based sharps and non-sharps containers, board-based containers and swab holders as well as sharps management products such as sharps pads, sharps boxes and blade removers.

Lot Information

Sharps Containers and Clinical Waste Containers

This lot covers the disposal of both medical sharps and non-sharps within a trust into a Polypropylene bin. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS15m and PS15.5m in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Board-based containers

This lot covers all cardboard based containers, for the disposal of all non-sharp related products in a trust. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS900,000 and PS1.000.000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Holders for Contaminated Swabs

This lot covers the holders for contaminated swabs at a trust level. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS500,000 to PS600,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Sharps Pads

Sharps Pads includes both cardboard and puncture resistant plastic backed pads. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS110,000 to PS200,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Sharps Boxes

Sharps Boxes are the for the counting and disposal of medical sharps during surgical procedures. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS85,000 to PS138,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Needle and Blade Removers

Needle and blade remover products are for the safe removal of needles and blades. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS15,000 to PS17,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0312a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003085-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

33141123 - Sharps containers

33141124 - Sharps pads

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

44613800 - Containers for waste material

44619000 - Other containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,820,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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 6LH
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

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