--- title: "WSFT - Estates - Sharps collection and disposal" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ae8c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ae8c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ae8c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ae8c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-06-05" --- # WSFT - Estates - Sharps collection and disposal Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae8c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ae8c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ae8c.json) ## Summary The recent contract awarded by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, titled "WSFT - Estates - Sharps collection and disposal," falls under the services category and focuses on clinical-waste collection services. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 90524100, aims to ensure that waste service suppliers provide high quality, efficient, and compliant waste management services to meet public sector demands. The procurement was carried out through a limited method, specifically via a mini-competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract was formalised on 1st December 2025, with Sharpsmart Limited being the successful supplier. The services are to be delivered in the UKH1 region, covering locations associated with West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. This contracting opportunity presents substantial potential for businesses specialising in clinical-waste management services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive and compliant waste collection and disposal solutions within healthcare settings. Large enterprises experienced in managing various waste streams and container types would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. While this particular contract has been awarded, businesses aiming to partner with NHS trusts or similar public bodies should consider preparing for future procurement opportunities advertised through established frameworks or dynamic purchasing systems. ## Notice The Waste Service Supplier will provide high quality and comprehensive Waste Service in a timely, responsive way to meet the demands of health and other public sector organisations. The Waste Service Supplier will ensure that its delivery of the Waste Service is carried out in an efficient, effective, timely and compliant way and actively demonstrates best industry practice throughout its service delivery. As a minimum, the Contracting Authority requires a Waste Management Service of the identified waste stream(s) that is compliant with all current and forthcoming legislation, which fulfils compliance with Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 07-01 Safe and Sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste and any subsequent Health Technical Memoranda. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of a weekly collection and disposal service for healthcare waste streams, including yellow, orange, purple and green lid containers in accordance with relevant EWC codes (18 01 03, 18 01 08 and 18 01 09). The contract covers a range of container types (S14, S22, S32, S32+, C64 and MR64) with one scheduled lift per week per container, equating to 52 lifts annually per unit. The service involves multiple container volumes and waste types, with total annual collections reflecting the aggregated container inventory and an estimated combined waste tonnage across streams. ### Procurement Information No prior publication was required for this contract award, as it was awarded via a mini-competition under an established Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), the procurement of which was advertised in FTS in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053263-2026 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £250,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP33 2QZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk | | Local authority | West Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Southgate | | Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket | | Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia | ## 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 - 5 Jun 2026 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053263-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sharpsmart.co.uk - https://www.wsh.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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