Planning

Total Waste Management (Clinical and Commercial)

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 13:05

Planning

22 May 2025 at 20:36

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Total Waste Management (Clinical and Commercial)" which involves the collection and disposal of commercial and clinical waste. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is significant in scale, being above the threshold value, with a potential total gross contract value of £9,432,000. The planned contract period is set to start on 1st January 2026 and end on 31st December 2027. Located in the UKK11 region in the United Kingdom, the contracting process includes a framework agreement and is currently in the planning update stage, with a future notice date scheduled for 25th November 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental services, particularly those experienced in handling clinical and hospital waste. Companies within this sector could benefit from looking into partnership or consortium arrangements to fulfil the comprehensive service requirements. Being associated with NHS Blood and Transplant could enhance a company's market reach and credibility, positioning them for future government contracts. Businesses that can efficiently manage waste collection, transport, and disposal while adhering to UK regulations will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Total Waste Management (Clinical and Commercial)

Notice Description

Collection and disposal of commercial and clinical waste

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026430-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

90524400 - Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,860,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
purchasing@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Email
purchasing@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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