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title: "Reusable Waste Container Service for Healthcare Sharps and Clinical Waste"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2021-04-29"
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# Reusable Waste Container Service for Healthcare Sharps and Clinical Waste

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6a0733e-1331-45c8-b5cd-c55d4df8bf56

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain is planning to commence a tender for the "Reusable Waste Container Service for Healthcare Sharps and Clinical Waste." This procurement will be in the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on sharps containers under the CPV classification code 33141123. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 28th May 2021. The successful suppliers will be expected to enter into framework agreements for a term of 36 months, potentially extendable for another 36 months, following market engagement with stakeholders. The delivery addresses for this service will be in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply and servicing of healthcare waste management products, particularly SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises. Companies that can provide reusable waste containers and associated services will find this procurement particularly relevant. The NHS Supply Chain's intent to establish framework agreements may favour proactive businesses that can demonstrate capacity and innovation in managing clinical waste, thus supporting sustainable practices in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 28 days. NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the opportunity of entering into the market for the supply and service of supply and service for Reusable Waste Container Healthcare Sharps and Clinical Waste. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into Framework Agreements with supplier(s) of these products/services following this notice should there only be only 1 available supplier. The Term of this Framework Agreement is anticipated to be 36 months with the option to extend for a further 36months. As a service a six year terms would be more beneficial to the NHS, however if at the 36 months there are new entries to the market NHS Supply Chain may tender earlier. For the avoidance of doubt, this Framework does not cover the provision for Single Use Sharps and Clinical Waste Containers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf3299b0-6d5c-4261-b5b3-b0528cfcfdf2 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141123 - Sharps containers

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 12:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf3299b0-6d5c-4261-b5b3-b0528cfcfdf2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf3299b0-6d5c-4261-b5b3-b0528cfcfdf2
  29th April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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