---
title: "NP606/16 Healthcare waste containers and Sharps containers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000448055"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2017-03-07"
---

# NP606/16 Healthcare waste containers and Sharps containers

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000448055

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, is currently engaged in the procurement of healthcare waste containers and sharps containers, identified as NP606/16. This tender falls under the health industry category and is situated in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender submission period concluded on 22nd November 2016 with the award period starting the same day. The total value for this procurement is set at £9,865,000 GBP, targeting products like single-use containers for healthcare waste disposal across various NHS entities, ensuring comprehensive service delivery in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that supply healthcare materials and waste management solutions. Companies experienced in manufacturing or providing compliant medical waste disposal products, including sharps containers and related storage options, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, businesses committed to fair work practices and environmental considerations may find this tender particularly appealing due to the emphasis on community benefits outlined by the contracting authority, making it a valuable chance for growth and contribution to public health services in Scotland.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of single use healthcare waste and sharps containers, as well as single use blue pharmacy containers and clinical waste cardboard container's ('Products') on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').

### Lot Information

Blue (Pharmacy) waste / sharps containers

Blue stream (Pharmacy) waste / sharps containers.

Orange and Yellow stream single use waste / sharps containers

Orange and Yellow stream, single use waste / sharps containers.

Carboard: Healthcare waste containers

Provision of Cardboard waste containers (wipe clean) for use in the NHS / healthcare environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR275997 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2017 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") |
| 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

- 7 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR275997

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR275997
  NP606/16 Healthcare waste containers and Sharps containers - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of single use healthcare waste and sharps containers, as well as single use blue pharmacy containers and clinical waste cardboard container's ('Products') on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000448055

## Provenance

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