Planning

NP60626 Healthcare Waste Sharps Bins

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

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Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UKM region. This process involves a planned tender titled "NP60626 Healthcare Waste Sharps Bins" under the health industry category. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, intends to supply Sharps Bins via the National Distribution Service to all Health Boards within NHS Scotland. The procurement aims to cover Clinical Waste streams, with anticipated colours including yellow, orange, blue, red, and purple. Important dates include a deadline for potential bidders to submit product information by 9th March 2026 and a future notice date set for 15th June 2026. The procurement is valued at £12,800,000 and will be conducted under the GPA agreement as per its legal basis.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare products, particularly those involved in the manufacturing or supply of clinical waste containers. This is an excellent chance for companies operating within the goods procurement category to expand their presence across Scotland's healthcare sector. Given the nature of the procurement, businesses with experience in logistics and distribution services, and those familiar with working with large-scale health institutions, will find this opportunity aligning well with their niche. Companies should ensure they are ready to complete and return the required documentation by the specified deadline to increase their chances of being considered for this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP60626 Healthcare Waste Sharps Bins

Notice Description

Commencement of a new procurement process for the supply of Sharps Bins. These will be supplied via our National Distribution Service supporting all Health Boards within NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Lots will be defined at ITT stage

Lots will be fully defined at ITT stage. Procurement will cover the supply of Sharps bins for Clinical Waste streams. These may include yellow, orange, blue, red and purple. To be supplied to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland via National Distribution Service Warehouse

Lots will be defined at ITT stage

Lots will be fully defined at ITT stage. Procurement will cover the supply of Sharps bins for Clinical Waste streams. These may include yellow, orange, blue, red and purple. To be supplied to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland via National Distribution Service Warehouse

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822496
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550174
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141123 - Sharps containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20264 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

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