This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 16:00

Award

01 Dec 2025 at 14:40

Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 15:27

Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, organised by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, targets the provision of a Reusable Clinical and Sharps Waste Management service, with the project titled "Reusable Clinical and Sharps Waste Management". This contract is situated within the services industry category and is applicable across the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract recently awarded on 14th January 2026. The framework agreement is planned for a duration of up to four years, commencing on 17th January 2026, and possibly extending until 16th January 2030. The procurement method for this project followed an open procedure, optimised for engagement by a wide range of suppliers without the need for reopening competition under the framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and related services, particularly those experienced in clinical and medical waste services. Companies like Grundon Waste Management Ltd, Sharpsmart Limited, and SRCL Limited, which are large-scale suppliers, have already secured positions as key suppliers under this framework agreement. The opportunity is well-suited for businesses that can provide reusable waste containers and associated services, with compliance to ISO standards. The estimated value of the framework, potentially reaching £11,185,799 over the full term, offers compelling growth opportunities for companies that can meet the NHS's comprehensive requirements, including sustainability commitments and quality certifications.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Reusable Clinical and Sharps Waste Management

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement provides a managed reusable waste container service for clinical waste and medical sharps at NHS sites. This includes: 1) provision of different sized reusable sharps and 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. The Framework has a maximum 4-year contract period. It is estimated to be worth PS11,185,799 over this 4-year duration. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS2,410,213 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. The estimated value over the initial 2-year term of Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS5,061,447. There will be an option to extend the Framework for up to a further 2 years. If the full extension period is utilised, then the total value of the Framework across the 4 years is estimated to be PS11,185,799.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the Framework for up to a further 2 years. If the full extension period is utilised, then the total value of the Framework across the 4 years is estimated to be PS11,185,799.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ddd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006332-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

90524300 - Removal services of biological waste

90524400 - Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,185,799 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,185,799 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£11,185,799 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£11,185,799 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2026 - 16 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Grundon Waste Management Ltd

SRCL Limited

Sharpsmart Limited

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