--- title: "The provision of general waste collection services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04834e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04834e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04834e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04834e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-10-15" --- # The provision of general waste collection services Buyer: SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04834e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04834e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04834e.json) ## Summary This procurement process was led by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust for the provision of general waste collection services, classified under CPV code 90524400, involving collection, transport, and disposal of hospital waste. The process has reached the award stage where the contract was signed on 16th September 2025. Located in Brighton, within the UKJ2 region, the organization followed a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The awarded contract, valued at £163,805, is now active, with Veolia ES (UK) Limited confirmed as the supplier. The initial tender process was classified under services and covered various locations within the UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in waste collection and disposal services, particularly focusing on handling and managing hospital waste. Companies with capabilities in compliant transport and disposal, along with a strong emphasis on sustainability and efficiency, would find this tender particularly suitable. With a focus on price as the awarding criterion, businesses offering competitive financial solutions while maintaining high service standards could thrive. Organizations, both SMEs and larger entities with operations across the UK, are well-positioned to compete and leverage this contract to expand their service portfolio in the healthcare sector. ## Notice Provision of a General Waste Collection Service ### Lot Information Lot 1A General Waste (Hazardous & Non-Hazardous) Lot 1A - General/Domestic Waste (Hazardous and Non-hazardous): The service under this Lot covers the provision of the full range of general/domestic waste and dry mixed recycling (DMR) services including both hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. Additional information: Additional CPV code(s) 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services 90531000 - Landfill management services 90514000 - Refuse recycling services 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment 90511100 - Urban solid-refuse collection services 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services 90512000 - Refuse transport services 90513300 - Refuse incineration services 90513200 - Urban solid-refuse disposal services Options: Listings of entities eligible to utilise any resulting agreement(s), subject to the approval of NOE CPC include any other NHS/Public Sector bodies located in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, including any of the Crown Dependencies and NHS Collaborative Procurement Organisations: The NHS in England (National Health Service for the United Kingdom) including but not limited to: Foundation Trusts, Acute (Hospital) Trusts, Ambulance Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Care Trusts listed at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory Integrated Care Systems (ICS's) https://www.england.nhs.uk/system-and-organisational-oversight/system-directory/ Integrated Care Boards (ICB's) https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/find-your-local-integrated-care-board/ Department of Health: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health Arm's Length Bodies: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-contact-department-of-health-arms-length-bodies/department-of-healths-agencies-and-partner-organisations Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) and their individual constituent organisations: https://www.england.nhs.uk/category/stp/ NHS England: https://www.england.nhs.uk/ Organisation involved in commissioning and/or overseeing General Practitioner services, GP consortia, GP Practices and any other provider of primary medical services who are a party to any of the following contracts: - General Medical Services (GMS) - Personal Medical Services (PMS) - Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) The NHS in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland including but not limited to Primary care services - GPs, pharmacies, dentists and optometrists, Hospital services, and community services, including those provided through community health centres and mental health services at: NHS Wales (National Health Service for Wales): including but not limited to Welsh Health Boards, NHS Trusts and Public Health Wales: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure NHS Scotland (National Health Service for Scotland) including but not limited to Regional NHS Boards, Special NHS Boards and public health body at: http://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/ Health and Social Care Services in Northern Ireland: (National Health Service for Northern Ireland) including but not limited to Health Trusts, Social Care Board and other HSC Agencies: http://online.hscni.net/ Social Enterprise UK: https://www.socialenterprise.org.uk Local Authority Councils in England, Scotland and Wales: county, unitary, district, borough, and metropolitan councils (parish/community councils) Local Councils in England, Scotland and Wales: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council Local Authority Councils in Northern Ireland: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/local-councils-in-northern-ireland Isle of Man (IoM) Government and associated IoM based public bodies, including all IoM Government Departments and Cabinet Office, including but not limited to: Department of Health & Social Care: https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ The States of Jersey Government and administration including all Government Departments including but not limited to: Health & Social Services: https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/Pages/default.aspx The States of Guernsey (Parliament and government) including but not limited to the Committee for Health & Social Care: https://www.gov.gg/article/152954/Health-and-Social-Services-Department Educational Establishments in England including schools and colleges: https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/ Schools in Wales: https://gov.wales/address-list-schools Further Education and 6th Form Colleges in the UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-education-colleges-in-the-uk Continued at Section VI.3 Additional Information Lot 1B Food Waste Lot 1B - Food Waste: The requirements of this Lot is for providing food recycling services across NHS premises, aiming to ensure efficient, hygienic, and environmentally responsible recycling of food (organic) waste. Increasingly the NHS is seeking to minimise food waste by a variety of means including but not limited to monitoring & measuring food usage to minimise waste, digitally mapping food provision to patients, exploring partnerships to make use of excess food and on-site treatment of food waste. Where these options are not in scope a service will be required to collect, process and compliantly dispose of this waste stream separately from other organic and other waste streams. Additional information: Additional CPV code(s) 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services 90512000 - Refuse transport services Options: See Section(s) II.2.4, II.2.11 (within Lot 1) and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC. Lot 1C WEEE Waste Lot 1C - WEEE Waste The requirement of this Lot is for the collection, recovery, reuse, recycling and treatment of all waste electrical and electronic equipment defined under Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 of The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 and additionally Categories of EEE contained within Schedule 3 covered by the Regulations from January 2019. This service will ensure that WEEE is handled in an environmentally responsible manner, complying with all relevant regulations and standards. Additional information: Additional CPV code(s) 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services 90512000 - Refuse transport services 90514000 - Refuse recycling services Options: See Section(s) II.2.4, II.2.11 (within Lot 1) and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC. Lot 2A Healthcare (Offensive Waste) Lot 2A - Healthcare (Offensive Waste) This Lot outlines the requirements for providing Healthcare Offensive waste services across NHS premises, aiming to ensure efficient, hygienic, and environmentally responsible recycling of Healthcare Offensive Waste. Additional information: Additional CPV code(s) 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services 90524400 - Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services Options: See Section(s) II.2.4, II.2.11 (within Lot 1) and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC. Lot 2B Healthcare (Alternative Treatment) Lot 2B - Healthcare (Alternative Treatment) This Lot outlines the requirements for providing Healthcare waste services for alternative treatment across NHS premises, aiming to ensure efficient, hygienic, and environmentally responsible recycling of Healthcare Waste. Additional information: Additional CPV code(s) 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services 90524400 - Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services Options: ee Section(s) II.2.4, II.2.11 (within Lot 1) and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC. Lot 2C Healthcare (High Temperature Incineration) Lot 2C - Healthcare (High Temperature Incineration) This Lot outlines the requirements for providing Healthcare waste services for high temperature incineration across NHS premises, aiming to ensure efficient, hygienic, and environmentally responsible recycling of Healthcare Waste. Additional information: Additional CPV code(s) 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services 90524400 - Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services Options: See Section(s) II.2.4, II.2.11 (within Lot 1) and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC. Lot 3 Reusable Sharps & Related Waste Lot 3 Reusable Sharps & Related Waste. This Lot outlines the requirements for collection, transportation and disposal of Sharps/Healthcare waste across NHS premises, aiming to ensure efficient, hygienic, and environmentally responsible recycling of Healthcare Waste. Additional information: Additional CPV code(s) 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services 90524400 - Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services Options: See Section(s) II.2.4, II.2.11 (within Lot 1) and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC. Lot 4 Washroom Waste Lot 4 - Washroom Waste This Lot covers the provision of feminine hygiene, incontinence and nappy waste containers and the provision and on-going maintenance of the hygiene bins and other washroom products where required as part of the services. Options: See Section(s) II.2.4, II.2.11 (within Lot 1) and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC. Lot 5A Confidential Shredding Lot 5A - Confidential Shredding This Lot covers the provision of a secure, disposal confidential shredding service which may be both on-site and off-site. Additional information: Additional CPV code(s) 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services 90524400 - Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste Options: See Section(s) II.2.4, II.2.11 (within Lot 1) and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC. Lot 5B Secure IT (WEEE) Recovery & Recycling Lot 5B - Secure IT (WEEE) Recycling & Recovery This Lot is for the provision of a secure, collection and recycling and environmentally sound disposal (where no other option exists) service for redundant IT electrical equipment. Some of this electrical equipment may contain confidential or sensitive information. These items include, but are not limited to, Desk Top computers and tower units, laptops, personal computers, mobile phones, tablets, monitors, printers, servers and other miscellaneous IT equipment. Additional information: Additional CPV code(s) 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services 90512000 - Refuse transport services 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services 90514000 - Refuse recycling services Options: See Section(s) II.2.4, II.2.11 (within Lot 1) and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC. Lot 5C Uniforms & Textiles Lot 5C - Uniforms & Textiles This Lot outlines the requirements for providing uniform and textile recycling and disposal services across NHS premises, ensuring efficient, hygienic, and environmentally responsible management of textile waste. Additional information: Additional CPV code(s) 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services 19620000 - Textile waste 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services 90512000 - Refuse transport services 90514000 - Refuse recycling services Options: See Section(s) II.2.4, II.2.11 (within Lot 1) and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC. Lot 1 Restricted ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065405-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000,000 | | Lots value | £800,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £517,405 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Additional buyers | EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST; LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, TRADING AS NORTH OF ENGLAND NHS COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE ("NOE CPC"); NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S4 7UQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | | Local authority | Brighton and Hove | | Electoral ward | Hanover & Elm Grove | | Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 29 | | Supplier names | BANDM WASTE SERVICES; BIFFA WASTE SERVICES; CONCEPT MANAGEMENT CONSULTING; DATASHREDDERS; GO GREEN; ICT REVERSE ASSET MANAGEMENT; KEENAN (RECYCLING; KEENAN RECYCLING; MEDISORT; MITIE WASTE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD PRIMARY; PA MOODY RECYCLING; PHS; PROTECH GROUP; RENTOKIL INITIAL; RESTORE DATASHRED; RESTORE TECHNOLOGY; SHARPSMART; SHRED STATION; SHRED-IT; SHREDALL SDS GROUP; SRCL LIMITED T/A STERICYCLE; STONE TECHNOLOGIES; SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY; TES-AMM; TRADEBE HEALTHCARE NATIONAL; UNISCOPE; VEOLIA ES (UK; VEOLIA ES(UK) LIMITED PRIMARY; YORWASTE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 90524400 - Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste ## Release History - 15 Oct 2025 at 07:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065405-2025 - 21 Jul 2025 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041620-2025 - 21 Jul 2025 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041540-2025 - 25 Feb 2025 at 18:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007213-2025 - 22 Jul 2024 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022682-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://online.hscni.net/ - http://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/ - http://www.veolia.co.uk - http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure - https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/ - https://gov.wales/address-list-schools - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://keenanrecycling.co.uk/ - https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk/category/stp/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory - https://www.england.nhs.uk/system-and-organisational-oversight/system-directory/ - https://www.gov.gg/article/152954/Health-and-Social-Services-Department - https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ - https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/Pages/default.aspx - https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-education-colleges-in-the-uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-contact-department-of-health-arms-length-bodies/department-of-healths-agencies-and-partner-organisations - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/find-your-local-integrated-care-board/ - https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/local-councils-in-northern-ireland - https://www.noecpc.nhs.uk - https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ - https://www.socialenterprise.org.uk - https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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