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title: "WHHT - Surgical Waste"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# WHHT - Surgical Waste

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8152e65c-4e60-480a-9fcf-887641566a05

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## Summary

The procurement process for the management of surgical waste was led by the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Welwyn Garden City, England. This contract, titled "WHHT - Surgical Waste," falls under the goods category, with a specific focus on surgical instruments (CPV 33169000). The contract was awarded using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a more targeted selection of suppliers. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Stryker UK Limited on 16 January 2026. The contract period started on 25 July 2025 and will conclude on 24 July 2031, with the contract value set at £644,778.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the surgical waste management sector, particularly those capable of handling large-scale contracts like the one under discussion. While the opportunity is not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with expertise in surgical instruments and healthcare services stand to benefit significantly. Stryker UK Limited exemplifies the type of business best suited for such opportunities, given its scale and existing expertise in the field. This contract reinforces the importance of strategic partnerships and framework agreements in securing substantial, long-term projects in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

WHHT - Surgical Waste Management

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/082e75a9-bb2e-485a-b3cf-9f684dad102b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £644,778 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £644,778 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRYKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33169000 - Surgical instruments

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/082e75a9-bb2e-485a-b3cf-9f684dad102b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/082e75a9-bb2e-485a-b3cf-9f684dad102b
  10th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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