--- title: "Secure Bulk Destruction & Disposal of Confidential Waste" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cd27" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cd27" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cd27.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cd27.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY" published: "2026-03-17" --- # Secure Bulk Destruction & Disposal of Confidential Waste Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cd27 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cd27) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cd27.json) ## Summary The NHS Business Services Authority is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Secure Bulk Destruction & Disposal of Confidential Waste," focusing on refuse and waste-related services. This procurement falls under the industry category of services and is planned to commence on August 1, 2026, following the expiry of the existing contract on July 31, 2026. Located in the United Kingdom, this open procurement process is guided by the Procurement Act 2023 regulations. Interested parties must register via the eSourcing portal Atamis by April 29, 2026, with enquiry period closing on April 22, 2026. The deadline for awarding the contract is set for May 28, 2026, with the lot evaluated based on quality, social value, and price criteria. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses proficient in managing refuse and waste services, particularly those involved in paper recycling and document management. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria cater to them. Businesses capable of offering secure destruction services while complying with the BS EN 15713:2023 standards are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, which offers potential revenue from wastepaper market fluctuations. Engaging in this contract allows companies to strengthen their foothold in the medical waste disposal industry, expand their service offerings, and possibly generate additional revenue through paper pulp recycling opportunities. ## Notice The Authority requires a service for the Secure Bulk Destruction & Disposal of Confidential Waste. Waste products for destruction include NHS prescriptions and patient medical records as well as waste cardboard. Due to the value that this wastepaper can attract within the paper pulp and paper recycling market, it is expected that the Authority may be able to generate revenue from this contract. The existing contract expires on 31st July 2026. The Authority requires a new contract to commence from 1st August 2026. The contract will be for a period of four years, with a mechanism to extend for an additional two years at the discretion of the Authority. The procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 regulations. Please note that the 'Total Contract Value (Estimated)' is for a revenue rather than a cost to the Authority and is for the maximum contract term of 6 years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The Term may be extended in accordance with Clause 15.2 of Schedule 2 of the Contract, provided that the duration of the Contract shall be no longer than six (6) years in total. ### Planning Information The full scope of the engagement is set out within the Scope of this Notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024162-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | 2030-03-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £198,000 | | Lots value | £198,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE15 8NY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Lemington | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services - 72512000 - Document management services - 79996100 - Records management - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services - 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment - 90511400 - Paper collecting services - 90512000 - Refuse transport services - 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services - 90514000 - Refuse recycling services - 92512100 - Archive destruction services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2026 at 15:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024162-2026 - 18 Dec 2025 at 11:43 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084270-2025 - 15 Oct 2025 at 10:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065538-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024162-2026 17th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084270-2025 18th December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065538-2025 15th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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