Tender

Clinical Waste Management

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender for a Clinical Waste Management service, which includes the handling, collection, transportation, and safe disposal of clinical waste. This procurement falls under the services category and is situated in Kendal, United Kingdom. The procedure is currently at the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their applications via the Atamis e-sourcing portal by 16th December 2025. The total value of the tender is estimated at £12,300,000, with procurement conducted through an open procedure as per the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management services, particularly those with expertise in handling clinical waste. Companies offering high-quality and cost-effective solutions could benefit significantly by engaging in this procurement process. The tender is split into two lots: one for Acute Hospital Sites and another for Community Sites, allowing flexibility for businesses targeting specific locations. Given the emphasis on quality and cost effectiveness in the award criteria, firms with a strong track record in these areas are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Moreover, the potential for a contract extension makes it an attractive proposition for firms looking to establish or expand their services in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Waste Management

Notice Description

The provision of a Clinical Waste Management service including safe handling, collection, transportation and safe & legal disposal.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e009
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073380-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Paul Dowell
Contact Email
paul.dowell@mbht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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