Planning

Clinical Waste Continuous Steam Treatment System

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

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Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently in the planning stage for the acquisition of a "Clinical Waste Continuous Steam Treatment System." This tender is part of the health industry category and is designed to provide a system capable of processing clinical waste with continuous steam treatment and integrated shredding. The procurement requires the system to process at least 2 tonnes of clinical waste per hour at STAATT Level 3, comply with CE Marking, and include a shredding phase compatible with conveyor belt operations. The preferred system will serve the UKM region. The official notice is planned to be published on 1st May 2026, marking a key milestone for interested parties.

For businesses, particularly those specialising in medical equipment, waste management, or environmental engineering, this tender offers substantial opportunities. Companies with the capability to supply systems that meet strict environmental standards and processing efficiency will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Those able to provide innovative solutions guaranteeing seamless waste treatment processes will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, businesses that are prepared to adhere to legal and regulatory standards set by the NHS and SEPA will gain a competitive edge. This tender opens doors for expansion within the healthcare procurement sector, aligning with governmental priorities to manage clinical waste sustainably.

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Notice Title

Clinical Waste Continuous Steam Treatment System

Notice Description

A new system for processing clinical waste using continuous steam treatment and incorporating shredding. The unit must be capable of processing at least 2 tonnes of clinical waste per hour at STAATT Level 3. The unit must be CE Marked and have an integrated shredding phase which can be configured to work with a conveyor belt and a bin lift/hoist/tipper.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A new system for processing clinical waste using continuous steam treatment and incorporating shredding. The unit must be capable of processing at least 2 tonnes of clinical waste per hour at STAATT Level 3. The unit must be CE Marked and have an integrated shredding phase which can be configured to work with a conveyor belt and a bin lift/hoist/tipper.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-1
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548746
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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
1 May 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548746
    Clinical Waste Continuous Steam Treatment System - A new system for processing clinical waste using continuous steam treatment and incorporating shredding. The unit must be capable of processing at least 2 tonnes of clinical waste per hour at STAATT Level 3. The unit must be CE Marked and have an integrated shredding phase which can be configured to work with a conveyor belt and a bin lift/hoist/tipper.

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