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title: "Reusable Waste Container Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c7999ed-9524-4122-9715-25a0fac48c18"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
published: "2019-12-23"
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# Reusable Waste Container Service

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c7999ed-9524-4122-9715-25a0fac48c18

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain is planning a procurement process for a "Reusable Waste Container Service" within the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on sharps containers. This framework agreement is anticipated to have a total estimated value of £20,000,000 over a four-year term, with approximately £4,000,000 expected in the first year. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the contract set to commence on 1 January 2021 and concluding on 1 January 2025. The geographical delivery areas for this service include various regions across the United Kingdom, such as North East, London, and the South West. The procurement method is an open procedure, adhering to regulations above the threshold, and relevant notices have been published as of December 23, 2019.

This procurement opportunity represents significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in waste management and healthcare services. Companies specialising in the supply and management of reusable waste containers, particularly sharps containers, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The substantial budget and long-term nature of the framework agreement provide an attractive pathway for businesses looking to expand their operations and offerings within the public sector, especially in the healthcare arena.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain is considering the establishment of a framework agreement for a reusable waste container service for healthcare Sharps. The estimated value over the total framework agreement term is estimated to be in the region of 20 000 000 GBP (Cost ex VAT). It is anticipated that the in the first 12 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa 4 000 000 GBP (Cost ex VAT). The figures for the total estimated value is based upon a 4-year term and builds in any forecasted growth as an estimation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c90021b7-321a-4d29-b579-7d30be25079c |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 1 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | NORMANTON |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF6 1TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Normanton |
| Westminster constituency | Normanton and Hemsworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141123 - Sharps containers

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2019 at 10:05 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c90021b7-321a-4d29-b579-7d30be25079c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c90021b7-321a-4d29-b579-7d30be25079c
  23rd December 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c817d4b0-dff4-419e-b85a-7e8cb78f85b0
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:581428-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0
  Reusable Waste Container Service PIN

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