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PAHT - Patient Record Disposal

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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03 Feb 2026 at 14:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, located in Harlow, UK, has completed the procurement process for the service titled "PAHT - Patient Record Disposal." The process was conducted using a direct procurement method, categorised under services in the healthcare industry. The contract was awarded to Avena Environmental Limited and the procurement was completed without competition, due to its below-threshold status. The contract is active and spans from 1st July 2025 to 20th February 2026, with a total value of GBP 56,572.50 (excluding VAT). The key objective was managing the collection, transport, and disposal of hospital waste.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, waste management, and specifically the handling of medical and hospital waste. Companies capable of providing compliant and efficient waste disposal services could leverage this opportunity to gain entry into public sector contracts and build relationships with NHS Trusts. The procurement process favoured direct selection due to its specific requirements, indicating that businesses with a strong portfolio in handling sensitive waste would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAHT - Patient Record Disposal

Notice Description

The Princess Alexandra Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier Avena Environmental for the provision of Patient Record Disposal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061581
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009515-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90524400 - Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,572 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 20 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Kevin McKeown
Contact Email
kevin.mckeown2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW
Postcode
CM20 1QX
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVENA ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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