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title: "North Somerset: Needle & Syringe Provision and Waste Disposal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c356"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-03"
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# North Somerset: Needle & Syringe Provision and Waste Disposal

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c356

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## Summary

North Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "North Somerset: Needle & Syringe Provision and Waste Disposal." This public procurement falls under the community health services category and involves the supply of clean injecting equipment and the collection and disposal of related waste. Located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, the procurement process followed a limited competition method, as it is below the threshold. The contract began on 1st July 2026 and is set to run until 30th June 2029, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The contract, valued at £100,000, was awarded to Orion Medical Supplies Ltd based in Bicester, and was signed on 22nd May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supplies and waste management industries. Companies with expertise in community health services and the ability to deliver both products and comprehensive training to pharmacy staff are particularly well-suited to such tenders. With North Somerset Council as the contracting authority, suppliers can benefit from engaging with public authorities, enhancing their reputation and potentially opening doors to future contracts within similar local government sectors. For small and medium enterprises like Orion Medical Supplies Ltd, participating in such targeted tenders can lead to business growth and diversification in their service offerings.

## Notice

This contract covers the supply and delivery of pre-made packs of clean injecting equipment and the collection and safe disposal of injecting related waste in accordance with government legislation. The contract also covers the training of pharmacy staff and data reporting to the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062743-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORION MEDICAL SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 11:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062743-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062743-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orionmedical.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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