Planning

Secure Bulk Destruction & Disposal of Confidential Waste

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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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 planning a procurement process titled "Secure Bulk Destruction & Disposal of Confidential Waste." This contract involves services within the waste management industry, specifically focusing on the destruction and disposal of confidential waste including NHS prescriptions, patient medical records, and cardboard. It is part of the NHSBSA's compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. This open procedure will occur with the new contract starting from 1st August 2026, following the expiration of the existing contract on 31st July 2026. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with important milestone dates including the publication of the tender notice estimated for 2nd March 2026, an enquiry period closing on 6th April 2026, tender submissions due by 13th April 2026, and the award period concluding by 14th May 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the waste management and recycling sectors, particularly those experienced in secure data destruction and waste recycling. Given the anticipated volume of approximately 30,000kg of waste monthly, companies with robust infrastructure and logistical capabilities would likely succeed. The potential for generating revenue through the wastepaper recycling market enhances the contract's appeal. The NHSBSA invites all interested suppliers, including SMEs, to participate, providing a pathway for businesses to expand by securing contracts in the public sector. Supplier registration and subsequent tender processes will be facilitated through the Health Family Portal, encouraging a broad participation base suited to meeting the contract's technical and economic criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure Bulk Destruction & Disposal of Confidential Waste

Notice Description

The NHSBSA 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 NHSBSA may be able to generate revenue from this contract. Please note that the 'Total Contract Value (Estimated)' is for a revenue rather than a cost to the NHSBSA. The existing contract expires on 31st July 2026. The NHSBSA requires a new contract to commence from 1st August 2026. The contract will be for a period of four years. The procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 regulations. Further details, including the tender process, evaluation criteria, and confirmed timelines, will be set out in the forthcoming notices. Prior Published Notices: a Pre-Market Engagement exercise was carried out in October 2025, please find the link to the published notice below. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065538-2025

Planning Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084270-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-03-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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