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Sustainable Waste Solutions Framework

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 10:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Sustainable Waste Solutions Framework." The initiative involves establishing a framework for sustainable waste solutions, focusing on two key areas: the on-site disposal of infectious and offensive waste, and on-site food drying technology. The procurement process is classified under public authority central government, with the procurement category being services. The tender is valued at £21,000,000 net (or £25,200,000 gross) and is based in the United Kingdom. Key activities include a scheduled market engagement through a Teams meeting on 22 July 2026, with supporting information available on the Atamis Portal. Interested parties have until 21 July 2026 to engage with this process. The legal basis falls under UKPGA 2023/54, and it includes future notices due by 7 September 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in waste management services, particularly those offering innovative and sustainable solutions. Companies that are capable of handling clinical waste disposal or non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment are encouraged to participate, especially those interested in entering a long-term framework agreement extending from 1 December 2026 to 29 November 2030. By securing a position, businesses can expand their portfolio in the public sector, contributing to sustainable environmental management. The framework offers potential growth opportunities for organisations looking to collaborate with a well-established public authority, aligning with market demands for greener and more efficient waste solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sustainable Waste Solutions Framework

Notice Description

Framework for the provision of Sustainable Waste Solutions including 2no Lots Lot 1 - On site disposal of infectious and offensive waste Lot 2 - on site food drying technology

Planning Information

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Limited are looking to procure a Framework for the provision of Sustainable Waste Solutions. Comprising of 2no Lots Lot 1 - On site disposal of infectious and offensive waste Lot 2 - on site food drying technology The Contracting Authority is intending to host a Teams meeting on the 22/7/26 at which it will discuss the scope of the framework, take questions with regards to the proposed scope of each lot and the draft procurement time. Interested suppliers can downloaded supporting information including the draft scope for each lot via the Atamis Portal see link below. Note you will need to be registered on Atamis before you can access and download any information provided. https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome The Atamis contract reference is C458921.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066650-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 29 Nov 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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