Tender

Sack Holders

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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Tender

04 Jun 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Sack Holders" framework agreement, conducted by The Common Services Agency (Public Services Delivery Scotland), is currently in the Tender stage. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Waste and rubbish containers and bins" and is classified as goods. The procurement is an open procedure, inviting proposals from businesses for the provision of sack holders for NHS Scotland and related entities. The framework agreement is valued at £1,303,000 and is expected to last 1,440 days. The closing date for submissions is 16th July 2026, at 9:00 AM. This tender is being facilitated via the PCS-Tender platform, and interested vendors must ensure electronic submissions in compliance with the outlined criteria.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management solutions, particularly those capable of providing sustainable, cost-effective products. Companies with a proven track record in delivering efficient waste disposal solutions and community benefit initiatives will find potential growth avenues, given the framework's emphasis on sustainability and community benefits. Firms capable of offering innovative service and cost solutions while committing to the projected community benefits will be well-suited to compete for a place in this framework, which allows up to three participants under the National Health Service (Scotland) framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Sack Holders

Notice Description

Framework agreement for the provision of sack holders ('Products') on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisations) and all joint integration boards established under the Public Bodies (joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. All Scottish hospices.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Sack Holders, to be used for varying types of waste disposal. The Framework Agreement will be made available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (including all Health Boards, Special Health Boards, the Common Services Agency and other NHS organisations), and to all joint integration boards established under the Public Bodies (joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052622-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,303,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,303,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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