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title: "Request for Information (RFI): Clinical Waste & Sharps Waste Management Services (ELFT)"
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# Request for Information (RFI): Clinical Waste & Sharps Waste Management Services (ELFT)

Buyer: EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061270

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## Summary

The East London NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process concerning clinical waste and sharps waste management services, aiming to explore market conditions and service models in the UK. This process is classified under the services category with CPV classification 90524100 for clinical-waste collection services. The initiative, titled "Request for Information (RFI): Clinical Waste & Sharps Waste Management Services (ELFT)", aims to gather detailed insights into potential service offerings, including sustainability options and indicative pricing. While this RFI is not a call for competition or procurement exercise, it contributes to internal value for money assurance and future planning. Notable dates include the RFI publication on 28th January 2026, with a response deadline set for 28th February 2026. The activities are based in London, with contact managed through Harpreet Bhachu at the NHS Trust.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses engaged in waste management, particularly those experienced in handling clinical and sharps waste. It is well-suited for companies that can offer comprehensive services such as collection, treatment, and sustainable disposal methods, while ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance and environmental sustainability principles. Businesses with robust operational models tailored for NHS settings and competitive pricing strategies would find it advantageous. Additionally, suppliers capable of providing detailed reporting on service levels, compliance, and carbon impact will be positioned attractively in this potential procurement landscape. The Trust's intent to gather market intelligence implies future opportunities for companies that can meet these service requirements efficiently.

## Notice

East London NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the current UK market for clinical waste and sharps waste management services, including service models, mobilisation approaches, reporting, sustainability options and indicative pricing. This RFI is being conducted to support internal value for money (VfM) assurance and potential future planning. This is not a call for competition, invitation to tender, or procurement exercise, and the Authority is not committing to any purchase or subsequent procurement as a result of this RFI.

### Planning Information

RFI Overview
East London NHS Foundation Trust (“the Authority”) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the current UK market for clinical waste and sharps waste management services, including service models, mobilisation approaches, reporting, sustainability options and indicative pricing.
This RFI is being conducted to support internal value for money (VfM) assurance and potential future planning. This is not a call for competition, invitation to tender, or procurement exercise, and the Authority is not committing to any purchase or subsequent procurement as a result of this RFI.
Scope of services (indicative)
Suppliers are asked to provide information relating to some or all of the following service areas (please state clearly what you can provide):
1. Sharps waste management
o Supply of sharps containers (reusable and/or single-use models)
o Collection/exchange/uplift services (scheduled and ad hoc)
o Transportation and compliant documentation/audit trail
2. Clinical waste management
o Segregated clinical waste streams (e.g., infectious, offensive/hygiene, anatomical, cytotoxic/cytostatic where applicable)
o Treatment/disposal options and approach (including compliance)
o Provision of consumables where relevant (bags, bins, labels etc.)
3. Service, compliance, and governance
o Service levels (missed collection response, turnaround, incident management)
o Duty of Care documentation / consignment notes / tracking systems
o Reporting (volume, cost, carbon, incidents, compliance)
4. Sustainability / environmental impact
o Reuse/circular economy model options
o Carbon reporting methodology and measures to reduce emissions
o Waste hierarchy and minimisation support (training, audits, behavioural interventions)
Contract context
The Authority currently receives clinical waste and sharps waste management services across multiple sites (mental health inpatient, community, corporate and specialist services). Respondents will be provided with indicative activity assumptions and a basket of services to price, to support a like-for-like comparison.
What we need from you
Suppliers are requested to submit:
A) Service Offering Response (Attachment A)
• Overview of your organisation and relevant experience in NHS/healthcare
• Proposed operating model and how it would work in an NHS Trust setting
• Collections capability (geographic coverage, fleet, scheduling, ad hoc uplift)
• Compliance approach (ADR where relevant, documentation, audit trail, incident management)
• Mobilisation approach and indicative timescales
• Reporting (operational, financial, ESG/carbon) and systems used
B) Indicative Pricing Submission (Attachment B)
Please complete the pricing schedule using the Authority’s assumptions. Pricing should be provided as:
• unit rates (e.g., £/uplift, £/container, £/kg or £/tonne as applicable)
• any fixed charges (e.g., management fees, rental fees)
• any typical additional charges (e.g., contamination, emergency uplift)
• indexation assumptions (CPI/RPI/fuel etc.)
C) Clarifications / caveats
• Explicitly state any assumptions you have made
• Highlight any exclusions or dependencies (e.g., storage compounds, access hours, minimum volumes)
RFI timetable
• RFI published: 28/01/26
• Deadline for clarification questions: 14/02/26
• RFI response deadline: 28/02/26
All dates are subject to change at the Authority’s discretion.
Communications and clarifications
All communications relating to this RFI must be directed to Harpreet.bhachu2@nhs.net to obtain the documents and clarifications 
Important notices (compliance / disclaimers)
• This RFI is for information gathering and market intelligence only.
• The Authority is not liable for any costs incurred by suppliers in responding.
• The Authority may choose to cancel or amend this RFI at any time.
• Any future procurement (if undertaken) will be conducted in accordance with applicable UK procurement rules and the Authority’s Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders.
• The Authority may use information received to shape future requirements, internal business cases, or procurement documentation. No information provided is confidential unless clearly marked and justifiable; however, the Authority will handle responses in accordance with its legal obligations (including FOIA). Suppliers should therefore avoid including unnecessary sensitive information.
Evaluation approach (for transparency)
Responses will be reviewed for:
• Service capability and coverage
• Operational approach and mobilisation
• Compliance and governance
• Reporting and data quality
• Sustainability/carbon reporting
• Indicative pricing and cost drivers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008873-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 11:43 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008873-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 17:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008236-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008873-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008236-2026
  29th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.elft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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