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title: "Waste Bags"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03df6f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2024-12-12"
---

# Waste Bags

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03df6f

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## Summary

NHS Scotland National Procurement, a division of National Services Scotland, has completed an open procedure contract for the supply of waste bags, classified under CPV code 19640000 – Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags. The contract, titled "Waste Bags," covers various waste management requirements, including clinical, domestic, and point-of-care waste, and is designed to support all Health Boards within NHS Scotland. The contract, worth £3 million, was awarded to Imperial Polythene Products Ltd on 30th September 2024. Key dates include the original tender period's end date on 21st August 2023 and subsequent review procedures extending to ensure compliance and transparency in the procurement process. The delivery location is the National Distribution Centre within the UKM region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in sustainable and cost-efficient polythene products. SMEs with a focus on waste management and sustainability are well-suited to participate, especially given the tender's emphasis on quality and price with a 40% and 60% weight, respectively. The procurement process being an open procedure with a framework agreement allows for increased competitive opportunities, fostering innovation and potentially paving the way for long-term partnerships with NHS Scotland. With requirements for community benefits and electronic submission methods, businesses that can demonstrate robust, environmentally friendly solutions and efficient digital operations will find this tender advantageous.

## Notice

This Contract Notice indicates the intention from NHS Scotland National Procurement (a division of National Services Scotland) to imminently undertake a tendering process for the Supply of Waste Bags. The scope of this proposed Framework Agreement reflects the Waste Bag product range required to support waste management management activity within NHS Scotland:- > orange & yellow clinical waste > general (domestic) waste > point of care waste These will be supplied by our National Distribution Service (central delivery point) supporting all Health Boards (incl special boards ) within NHS Scotland. Note as a condition of participation all products must be supplied.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of waste bags to support various waste stream requirements.

Renewal: 2 X 12 Months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040119-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 24 Months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPERIAL POLYTHENE PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

### Codes

- 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040119-2024
- 6 Jul 2023 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019314-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730504
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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