WSFT - Estates - Sharps collection and disposal

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Jun 2026 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract awarded by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, titled "WSFT - Estates - Sharps collection and disposal," falls under the services category and focuses on clinical-waste collection services. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 90524100, aims to ensure that waste service suppliers provide high quality, efficient, and compliant waste management services to meet public sector demands. The procurement was carried out through a limited method, specifically via a mini-competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract was formalised on 1st December 2025, with Sharpsmart Limited being the successful supplier. The services are to be delivered in the UKH1 region, covering locations associated with West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

This contracting opportunity presents substantial potential for businesses specialising in clinical-waste management services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive and compliant waste collection and disposal solutions within healthcare settings. Large enterprises experienced in managing various waste streams and container types would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. While this particular contract has been awarded, businesses aiming to partner with NHS trusts or similar public bodies should consider preparing for future procurement opportunities advertised through established frameworks or dynamic purchasing systems.

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Notice Title

WSFT - Estates - Sharps collection and disposal

Notice Description

The Waste Service Supplier will provide high quality and comprehensive Waste Service in a timely, responsive way to meet the demands of health and other public sector organisations. The Waste Service Supplier will ensure that its delivery of the Waste Service is carried out in an efficient, effective, timely and compliant way and actively demonstrates best industry practice throughout its service delivery. <br/><br/>As a minimum, the Contracting Authority requires a Waste Management Service of the identified waste stream(s) that is compliant with all current and forthcoming legislation, which fulfils compliance with Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 07-01 Safe and Sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste and any subsequent Health Technical Memoranda.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a weekly collection and disposal service for healthcare waste streams, including yellow, orange, purple and green lid containers in accordance with relevant EWC codes (18 01 03, 18 01 08 and 18 01 09). The contract covers a range of container types (S14, S22, S32, S32+, C64 and MR64) with one scheduled lift per week per container, equating to 52 lifts annually per unit. The service involves multiple container volumes and waste types, with total annual collections reflecting the aggregated container inventory and an estimated combined waste tonnage across streams.

Procurement Information

No prior publication was required for this contract award, as it was awarded via a mini-competition under an established Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), the procurement of which was advertised in FTS in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053263-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services

90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPSMART

Further Information

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