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Reusable Clinical Waste Containers 2026

NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

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Planning

30 Oct 2024 at 16:49

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain, operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL), is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Reusable Clinical Waste Containers 2026". This procurement encompasses the provision of reusable waste containers for medical sharps, including services such as delivery, removal, waste disposal, cleaning, and reprocessing, as well as customer support. The initial anticipated expenditure is approximately £1,000,000 in the first year, with a total estimated value of £5,100,000 over the four-year term of the Framework Agreement. This procurement falls under the "Clinical-waste collection services" industry category and will cover various locations across the UK. Potential suppliers must ensure they meet several certification requirements, including ISO 9001:2015 and a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan, with the procurement officially expected to commence within the next 12 months.

This upcoming tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in clinical waste management and related services, particularly those with expertise in handling reusable waste containers and providing comprehensive waste disposal solutions. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with stringent quality standards, such as ISO 9001:2015, and those with a strong focus on social value and environmental sustainability will be well-suited to compete. SMEs in the healthcare supply chain sector looking to expand their market presence by offering high-quality, compliant waste management solutions to various NHS entities and other UK healthcare organisations will find this tender a promising avenue for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reusable Clinical Waste Containers 2026

Notice Description

The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence for a 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. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This lot would be to provide a managed reusable waste container service for medical sharps at NHS sites. This will include, but not be limited to: 1) Provision of different sized reusable sharps clinical waste containers covering waste segregation categories under HTM07-01; 2) Associated container accessories; 3) A container delivery, removal, waste disposal, cleaning and reprocessing service, and; 4) Customer support including training, site audits and provision of management data associated with all aspects the service provision. For the avoidance of doubt, this Framework does not cover the provision for Single Use Sharps and Clinical Waste Containers. Precise quantities are unknown. It is estimated to be worth PS5,100,000 over a 4 year duration. It is anticipated that there will be an initial 36 month contract period, with the option to extend for further 12 months. The following certification will be a requirement of any tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission. ISO 9001:2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or international equivalent) and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) to cover all segments of the Applicant's (and the product's) supply chain. This should include but not be limited to manufacturing storage and distribution. Applicants should note that if an Applicant intends to commit to obtain ISO9001 at tender submission then further evidence will be asked for with their bid to provide evidence of their current position in obtaining IS09001. The requirement is that ISO9001 is in place at prior to the commencement of the Framework Agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to trade with the successful Applicant). Declaration of Conformity and UKCA Certification to demonstrate compliance to UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 or Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Directive -Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC or Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (where applicable) -MHRA Registration number. Additional information: Evidence of compliance to the specification, Applicants may be required to submit ward-ready samples for tendered products. Product testing may be used at any point during the tender process and/or throughout the life of the Framework Agreement at the Applicants cost. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to re-open competition under this Framework Agreement with the successfully awarded Applicants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b2b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035231-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
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 Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
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
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)
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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