Award

Clinical Waste Management

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 12:43

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

This contract process, initiated by the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, involves the procurement of Clinical Waste Management services. Located in Kendal, the Trust has successfully completed the award stage for the contract with Sharpsmart Limited. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad participation from potential suppliers. The specified services include clinical waste collection and disposal, underlining the healthcare industry category. The award notice was dated 21 April 2026, with a standstill period ending on 30 April 2026. The contract covers services for both Acute Hospital Sites and Community Sites with a period extending from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, and potential renewal options for up to 24 additional months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management, particularly those capable of handling clinical waste safely and efficiently. Given the substantial contract value of over £17 million, it is an attractive proposition for large scale enterprises. The open procedure allows diverse participation, though the competitive nature steers towards larger firms equipped with the necessary infrastructure and compliance to meet stringent healthcare standards. Businesses with a focus on quality and cost efficiency stand to benefit, as these criteria form the award basis, emphasising a total weight of 70% for quality metrics, including specification and social value. Tenderers had the opportunity to participate in this contract through the Atamis e-sourcing portal, which illustrates the structured and accessible nature of the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Clinical Waste Management

Notice Description

Clinical Waste Management Services

Lot Information

Acute Hospital Sites

Provision of Waste Management Services to Acute Hospital Sites

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a maximum period of 2 years, either in 1 x 2 years block or in separate annual blocks.

Community Sites

Provision of Clinical Waste Management Services to Community Sites

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a maximum period of 2 years, either in 1 x 2 years block or in separate annual blocks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e009
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036089-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,250,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,250,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£17,404,043 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPSMART

Further Information

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