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Award

23 Mar 2026 at 12:57

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 11:08

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 17:29

Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 08:36

Planning

07 Aug 2025 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The contract, initiated by Simply Serve Ltd, pertains to the provision of human healthcare waste collection, transportation, and disposal services, covering various sites under the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The industry category focuses on clinical waste management, located in the UKK23 region within the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the award stage, having been signed on 20th March 2026, with key delivery timelines running from 1st May 2026 through to 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. The contracting process involved an open procedure, ensuring a competitive selection involving significant business players in the field.

These contracts present promising opportunities for businesses specialising in clinical waste management, particularly those capable of handling large-scale waste disposal for healthcare facilities. The contracts awarded to SRCL LIMITED and Tradebe Healthcare National Limited highlight the value placed on experience and capacity to manage healthcare waste across multiple sites, indicating potential growth for businesses with scalable infrastructure and expertise in environmental services. With a procurement method driven by open procedures, businesses that deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions aligned with public sector standards are well-positioned to compete and thrive in this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Human Healthcare Waste collection, Transportation and Disposal services.

Notice Description

Provision of Human Healthcare Waste collection, Transportation and Disposal services. Lot 22. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Community & Mental Health Sites (Bulk Collection); Lot 32 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Community & Mental Health Sites (Offensive Waste).

Lot Information

Option 1 - All waste streams

The Authorities will select either Option 1 (all waste streams), or Option 2- Individual waste streams dependent on the most advantageous tender. Value of Option 1 is estimated at PS1,500,000 (VAT ex). Total Lot value detailed is nominal figure.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to a further Twenty-Four (24) months.

Option 2 - Individual waste streams

The Authorities will select either Option 1 (all waste streams), or Option 2- Individual waste streams dependent on the most advantageous tender. Value of Option 2 is estimated at PS1,500,000 (VAT ex). Total Lot value detailed is nominal figure.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to a further Twenty-Four (24) months.

Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026251-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

90524400 - Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,188,271 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,176,806 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2026-01-26

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Simply Serve Ltd
Additional Buyers

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
BA21 4AT
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil South
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SRCL LIMITED

TRADEBE HEALTHCARE NATIONAL LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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