--- title: "Clinical and Sharps Waste Management" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0312a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0312a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0312a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0312a7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN" published: "2022-02-02" --- # Clinical and Sharps Waste Management Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0312a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0312a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0312a7.json) ## Summary NHS Supply Chain is planning to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply of Clinical and Sharps Waste Management products in the UK healthcare sector. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the invitation to tender expected to be issued in the next 12 months. The tender covers various lots, including sharps containers and clinical waste containers, and is valued at approximately £69.82 million. Interested suppliers must hold ISO 9001:2015 or an equivalent certification, with initial spending estimates for the first year varying by lot, indicating potential contract values ranging up to £15 million for various waste management solutions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical consumables, particularly those specialising in the manufacturing and supply of waste management products for healthcare settings. Businesses well-suited to compete include manufacturers of polypropylene containers, sharps management products, and those capable of meeting the stringent quality certification requirements. Engaging with NHS Supply Chain and responding to the upcoming RFI might provide advantageous insights for suppliers looking to enter or expand within the UK healthcare procurement market. ## Notice NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock/Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct route for the Supply of Clinical and Sharps Waste Management and staff use in healthcare settings. The procurement is anticipated to include (not limited to) waste containers such as polypropylene based sharps and non-sharps containers, board-based containers and swab holders as well as sharps management products such as sharps pads, sharps boxes and blade removers. ### Lot Information Sharps Containers and Clinical Waste Containers This lot covers the disposal of both medical sharps and non-sharps within a trust into a Polypropylene bin. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS15m and PS15.5m in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Board-based containers This lot covers all cardboard based containers, for the disposal of all non-sharp related products in a trust. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS900,000 and PS1.000.000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Holders for Contaminated Swabs This lot covers the holders for contaminated swabs at a trust level. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS500,000 to PS600,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Sharps Pads Sharps Pads includes both cardboard and puncture resistant plastic backed pads. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS110,000 to PS200,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Sharps Boxes Sharps Boxes are the for the counting and disposal of medical sharps during surgical procedures. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS85,000 to PS138,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Needle and Blade Removers Needle and blade remover products are for the safe removal of needles and blades. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS15,000 to PS17,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003085-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Sep 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £69,820,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables - 33141123 - Sharps containers - 33141124 - Sharps pads - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products - 44613800 - Containers for waste material - 44619000 - Other containers ## Release History - 2 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003085-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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