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title: "Reusable Waste Container Service for Healthcare Sharps and Clinical Waste"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
published: "2024-10-30"
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# Reusable Waste Container Service for Healthcare Sharps and Clinical Waste

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28d0e410-8e94-4f22-a2e8-57ecc70769a6

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## Summary

NHS Supply Chain, based in London, is currently in the planning stage for a Framework Agreement concerning the provision of a Reusable Waste Container Service for Healthcare Sharps and Clinical Waste. This procurement process, categorised under Clinical-waste collection services and disposal services, is intended to commence on 17 January 2026 and conclude on 17 January 2029. The initial expenditure is projected at £1,000,000 for the first year, with the total value over the potential four-year term estimated at approximately £5,100,000. The procurement covers a wide geographical scope, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Interested suppliers should note the future notice date set for 30 April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and management of clinical waste containers, particularly those capable of offering reliable and compliant reusable solutions. The framework is especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, fostering potential business growth through a substantial and ongoing contract with NHS Supply Chain. Successful suppliers will benefit not just from the direct engagement but also from the potential to broaden their market reach within the expansive delivery regions covered by the agreement.

## Notice

As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would like to engage with suppliers in relation to the Framework agreement for the supply of Reusable Waste Container Service for Healthcare Sharps. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS1,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (3+1 year), if extended, is anticipated to be approximately PS5,100,000. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b151577-311c-4a93-b16d-169ca47e4a84 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2026 - 17 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services
- 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 17:01 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b151577-311c-4a93-b16d-169ca47e4a84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b151577-311c-4a93-b16d-169ca47e4a84
  30th October 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39f3b9fe-f983-4a10-b411-e82a0d542f56
  n/a
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035231-2024
  Prior Information Notice

## Provenance

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