Planning

Clinical Waste Treatment System using Microwave technology

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

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Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 09:16

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is in the planning stage of a tender for a Clinical Waste Treatment System using Microwave Technology. This procurement is categorised under goods, specifically "Machinery for the heat treatment of materials," and is located in UKM, United Kingdom. The objective is to acquire a system capable of processing at least 250 kg of clinical waste per hour, with STAATT Level 4 treatment capabilities. The system must also be CE Marked. A future notice is anticipated to be published by 1st May 2026, providing more detailed information on the tender and its requirements.

This procurement opportunity could support business growth for companies in the healthcare and waste management sectors, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing or supplying advanced microwave treatment systems. Businesses that can provide systems with integrated shredding and lifting mechanisms would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Engaging in this contract could offer substantial opportunities to expand into the public sector healthcare market, leveraging innovative waste treatment technologies to enhance service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Waste Treatment System using Microwave technology

Notice Description

A microwave system suitable for the continuous treatment of clinical waste. The unit must be CE Marked and have an integrated shredding phase and must have bin lift/tipper. The system must be capable of processing at least 250 kg of clinical waste per hour and the equipment must be capable of treating waste to STAATT Level 4

Lot Information

Lot 1

A microwave system suitable for the continuous treatment of clinical waste. The unit must be CE Marked and have an integrated shredding phase and must have bin lift/tipper. The system must be capable of processing at least 250 kg of clinical waste per hour and the equipment must be capable of treating waste to STAATT Level 4.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06465c
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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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