Planning

Clinical Waste Continuous Steam Treatment System

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), planning to acquire a Clinical Waste Continuous Steam Treatment System. This contract falls under the industry category of machinery for the heat treatment of materials and is geographically centred in the UK, specifically the Edinburgh region. This is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected by 1st May 2026. The primary objective is the procurement of goods that will process clinical waste with a minimum capacity of 2 tonnes per hour, combining steam treatment with shredding capabilities, at STAATT Level 3 requirements.

This tender offers significant business expansion opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in waste management technology, machinery manufacture, or material heat treatment systems. Businesses capable of supplying CE-marked units with integrated shredding and conveyance mechanisms are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process allows companies to build a partnership with a major health-focused public entity, potentially paving the way for future collaborations in health sector equipment supply. The described requirements will suit organisations adept at meeting the stringent regulatory and operational standards essential for handling clinical waste efficiently.

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Notice Title

Clinical Waste Continuous Steam Treatment System

Notice Description

A new system for processing clinical waste using continuous steam treatment and incorporating shredding. The unit must be capable of processing at least 2 tonnes of clinical waste per hour at STAATT Level 3. The unit must be CE Marked and have an integrated shredding phase which can be configured to work with a conveyor belt and a bin lift/hoist/tipper.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A new system for processing clinical waste using continuous steam treatment and incorporating shredding. The unit must be capable of processing at least 2 tonnes of clinical waste per hour at STAATT Level 3. The unit must be CE Marked and have an integrated shredding phase which can be configured to work with a conveyor belt and a bin lift/hoist/tipper.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06465b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009751-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42940000 - Machinery for the heat treatment of materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jennifer.cranston@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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