Clinical & Sharps Waste Management

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Clinical & Sharps Waste Management

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Supply Chain Coordination Limited ("NHS Supply Chain") is establishing a Framework for Clinical & Sharps Waste Management. The Framework covers a wide variety of products and services. Please review the specific Lot information further down this notice regarding which products are covered under which Lot. The Lot structure is as follows: Lot 1: Plastic Clinical & Sharps Containers Lot 2: Non Plastic Clinical & Sharps Containers Lot 3: Lead Liners Lot 4: Sharps Pads & Associated Products Lot 5: Services (Reusable Clinical & Sharps end to end, Waste collection & Waste Collection & recovery) For this tender, the following requirements will apply: * ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) certification accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Tenderer's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, sales, manufacturing, storage and distribution ('ISO Certification') Link for acceptable UKAS alternatives https://iaf.nu/en/accreditation-bodies/ * CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates are required where applicable to be presented at submission stage of the tender. * Modern Slavery for Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least PS36 million must have a link to their modern slavery statement on their website * Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above within 12 months prior to the Tender Close Date and shared with NHS Supply Chain Coordination via the share function on the SRS Portal: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/login * Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment - Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved 'Level One' or above within 12 months prior to the Tender Close Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/ * Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP): Tenderers must have a valid CRP link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Where Supplier has no website, the CRP is provided in PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Excused in exceptional circumstances. * Cyber Security: If you handle patient or personal data, or provide any IT systems, services, or devices you will need to have a Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificate.

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Plastic Clinical & Sharps Containers

Single Use and Recoverable/ Multi Use Polypropylene Sharps Containers: Rigid, puncture-resistant medical waste containers specifically engineered for the safe disposal of needles, scalpels, lancets, and other sharp medical instruments. Single Use and Recoverable/ Multi Use Polypropylene Clinical Waste Containers: Durable, hygienic, and lightweight containment solutions designed for the safe collection, storage, and transportation of clinical, hospital, toxic, and general medical waste.