---
title: "NP60626 Healthcare Waste Sharps Bins"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a4c"
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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: "2026-02-23"
---

# NP60626 Healthcare Waste Sharps Bins

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a4c

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by The Common Services Agency, otherwise known as NHS National Services Scotland, involves the supply of healthcare waste sharps bins. This process, currently in the planning stage, falls under the goods category and is classified within the sharps containers sector. The procurement aims to support all Health Boards within NHS Scotland, covering regions specifically throughout UKM with distribution through the National Distribution Service. Interested parties are recommended to submit necessary information by the 9th of March 2026 at 5 PM, with further notice expected on the 15th of June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying medical waste management solutions. Companies that specialise in producing clinical waste containers, particularly those adept at handling various colour-coded categories like yellow, orange, blue, red, and purple, might find this procurement particularly beneficial. The planned total value for this framework is £12.8 million, encouraging enterprises with the infrastructure capable of large-scale distribution to NHS Health Boards across Scotland to engage in this process. The buyer, NHS National Services Scotland, functions as a central purchasing body, ensuring substantial reach and potential for business growth.

## Notice

Commencement of a new procurement process for the supply of Sharps Bins. These will be supplied via our National Distribution Service supporting all Health Boards within NHS Scotland

### Lot Information

Lots will be defined at ITT stage

Lots will be fully defined at ITT stage. Procurement will cover the supply of Sharps bins for Clinical Waste streams. These may include yellow, orange, blue, red and purple. To be supplied to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland via National Distribution Service Warehouse

Lots will be defined at ITT stage

Lots will be fully defined at ITT stage. Procurement will cover the supply of Sharps bins for Clinical Waste streams. These may include yellow, orange, blue, red and purple. To be supplied to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland via National Distribution Service Warehouse

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016156-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,800,000 |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141123 - Sharps containers

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 15:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016156-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822496
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822496
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/register/register_start.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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