---
title: "Clinical Waste Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e009"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e009.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-21"
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# Clinical Waste Management

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e009

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## Summary

This contract process, initiated by the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, involves the procurement of Clinical Waste Management services. Located in Kendal, the Trust has successfully completed the award stage for the contract with Sharpsmart Limited. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad participation from potential suppliers. The specified services include clinical waste collection and disposal, underlining the healthcare industry category. The award notice was dated 21 April 2026, with a standstill period ending on 30 April 2026. The contract covers services for both Acute Hospital Sites and Community Sites with a period extending from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, and potential renewal options for up to 24 additional months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management, particularly those capable of handling clinical waste safely and efficiently. Given the substantial contract value of over £17 million, it is an attractive proposition for large scale enterprises. The open procedure allows diverse participation, though the competitive nature steers towards larger firms equipped with the necessary infrastructure and compliance to meet stringent healthcare standards. Businesses with a focus on quality and cost efficiency stand to benefit, as these criteria form the award basis, emphasising a total weight of 70% for quality metrics, including specification and social value. Tenderers had the opportunity to participate in this contract through the Atamis e-sourcing portal, which illustrates the structured and accessible nature of the procurement process.

## Notice

Clinical Waste Management Services

### Lot Information

Acute Hospital Sites

Provision of Waste Management Services to Acute Hospital Sites

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a maximum period of 2 years, either in 1 x 2 years block or in separate annual blocks.

Community Sites

Provision of Clinical Waste Management Services to Community Sites

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a maximum period of 2 years, either in 1 x 2 years block or in separate annual blocks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036089-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,250,000 |
| Lots value | £10,250,000 |
| Awards value | £17,404,043 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 7RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal South |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHARPSMART |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services
- 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 12:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036089-2026
- 13 Nov 2025 at 09:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073380-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036089-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073380-2025
  13th November 2025 - Tender 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.uhmb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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