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title: "DHSC: SC&I: DfL Decontamination Demand Modelling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0600bf"
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# DHSC: SC&I: DfL Decontamination Demand Modelling

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0600bf

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## Summary

The procurement process, as led by the Department of Health & Social Care, involves a contract titled "DHSC: SC&I: DfL Decontamination Demand Modelling". This initiative falls under the services category, with a focus on design-modelling services. The procurement is designed to support a national infrastructure for medical equipment decontamination in England and Scotland as part of a transition to a circular economy by 2045. The contract, awarded to the University of Sussex on 3rd February 2026, is set in regions across the United Kingdom, particularly impacting London and Brighton. The process employed a direct procurement method without competition, adhering to a below threshold standard. The scheduled timeline for contract delivery is from 3rd February 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises with expertise in demand modelling and sustainability practices in medical sectors. Firms capable of innovating within circular economy frameworks will find this engagement particularly beneficial, as the project aims to reduce dependency on single-use medical devices. Additionally, businesses that offer services in areas such as decontamination processes or supply chain resilience can leverage their expertise through potential future partnerships and to establish presence in disruptive, environmentally-focused health innovations. As a part of the government’s strategy to enhance a sustainable and adaptable healthcare system, involvement in this project could lead to further collaboration with NHS and governmental bodies across the UK.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Scottish Government, Directorate for Health and Social Care (SG) are commissioning professional services to design and deliver a robust demand modelling project for cleaning and decontamination of medical equipment and devices services in England and Scotland. This work will inform the development of a national decontamination infrastructure frameworks, supporting the transition to a circular economy for medical products by 2045. Within DHSC, the Medical Technologies and Innovation Directorate leads on ensuring the health and care system has a resilient supply chain of safe, high-quality products, achieves value for money, embeds sustainability, drives innovation, and promotes UK interests in global markets. The Scottish Government is responsible for the NHS Scotland Circular Economy Programme which as part of the wider Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy works to embed circular economy practices within the NHS, benefiting Health Boards and the wider Scottish Economy. The Design for Life programme is a flagship initiative to build a circular economy for medical products, with a focus on reducing reliance on single-use devices and supporting the adoption of reusable alternatives. The Design for Life programme is managed by DHSC and is operated in partnership with NHS partners across the UK, including NHS Scotland. This contract will be delivered by the Brighton and Sussex Medical School, on behalf of the University of Sussex as the contracting party.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009365-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,330 |
| Contracts value | £83,330 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72242000 - Design-modelling services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 11:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009365-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 11:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009363-2026
- 28 Jan 2026 at 11:07 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007490-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 11:09 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000971-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009365-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009363-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007490-2026
  28th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000971-2026
  7th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11342

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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