---
title: "Clinical Waste Continuous Steam Treatment System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06465b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# Clinical Waste Continuous Steam Treatment System

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06465b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), planning to acquire a Clinical Waste Continuous Steam Treatment System. This contract falls under the industry category of machinery for the heat treatment of materials and is geographically centred in the UK, specifically the Edinburgh region. This is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected by 1st May 2026. The primary objective is the procurement of goods that will process clinical waste with a minimum capacity of 2 tonnes per hour, combining steam treatment with shredding capabilities, at STAATT Level 3 requirements.

This tender offers significant business expansion opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in waste management technology, machinery manufacture, or material heat treatment systems. Businesses capable of supplying CE-marked units with integrated shredding and conveyance mechanisms are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process allows companies to build a partnership with a major health-focused public entity, potentially paving the way for future collaborations in health sector equipment supply. The described requirements will suit organisations adept at meeting the stringent regulatory and operational standards essential for handling clinical waste efficiently.

## Notice

A new system for processing clinical waste using continuous steam treatment and incorporating shredding. The unit must be capable of processing at least 2 tonnes of clinical waste per hour at STAATT Level 3. The unit must be CE Marked and have an integrated shredding phase which can be configured to work with a conveyor belt and a bin lift/hoist/tipper.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A new system for processing clinical waste using continuous steam treatment and incorporating shredding. The unit must be capable of processing at least 2 tonnes of clinical waste per hour at STAATT Level 3. The unit must be CE Marked and have an integrated shredding phase which can be configured to work with a conveyor belt and a bin lift/hoist/tipper.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009751-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42940000 - Machinery for the heat treatment of materials

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 09:16 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009751-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=821011
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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