Tender

Secure Bulk Destruction & Disposal of Confidential Waste

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 15:00

Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 11:43

Planning

15 Oct 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Secure Bulk Destruction & Disposal of Confidential Waste," focusing on refuse and waste-related services. This procurement falls under the industry category of services and is planned to commence on August 1, 2026, following the expiry of the existing contract on July 31, 2026. Located in the United Kingdom, this open procurement process is guided by the Procurement Act 2023 regulations. Interested parties must register via the eSourcing portal Atamis by April 29, 2026, with enquiry period closing on April 22, 2026. The deadline for awarding the contract is set for May 28, 2026, with the lot evaluated based on quality, social value, and price criteria.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses proficient in managing refuse and waste services, particularly those involved in paper recycling and document management. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria cater to them. Businesses capable of offering secure destruction services while complying with the BS EN 15713:2023 standards are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, which offers potential revenue from wastepaper market fluctuations. Engaging in this contract allows companies to strengthen their foothold in the medical waste disposal industry, expand their service offerings, and possibly generate additional revenue through paper pulp recycling opportunities.

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Notice Title

Secure Bulk Destruction & Disposal of Confidential Waste

Notice Description

The Authority requires a service for the Secure Bulk Destruction & Disposal of Confidential Waste. Waste products for destruction include NHS prescriptions and patient medical records as well as waste cardboard. Due to the value that this wastepaper can attract within the paper pulp and paper recycling market, it is expected that the Authority may be able to generate revenue from this contract. The existing contract expires on 31st July 2026. The Authority requires a new contract to commence from 1st August 2026. The contract will be for a period of four years, with a mechanism to extend for an additional two years at the discretion of the Authority. The procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 regulations. Please note that the 'Total Contract Value (Estimated)' is for a revenue rather than a cost to the Authority and is for the maximum contract term of 6 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Term may be extended in accordance with Clause 15.2 of Schedule 2 of the Contract, provided that the duration of the Contract shall be no longer than six (6) years in total.

Planning Information

The full scope of the engagement is set out within the Scope of this Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024162-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

72512000 - Document management services

79996100 - Records management

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

90511400 - Paper collecting services

90512000 - Refuse transport services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

92512100 - Archive destruction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£198,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£198,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-03-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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