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title: "NP805/18 Clinical waste management framework agreement: PIN"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000494663"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2017-05-29"
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# NP805/18 Clinical waste management framework agreement: PIN

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000494663

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, is initiating a tender process for a Clinical Waste Management Framework Agreement, set to commence on 1 April 2019. This procurement is intended for the uplift and disposal of clinical waste from all NHS Scotland Health Boards, including large hospitals and various healthcare facilities in Scotland. Interested suppliers are required to have their own disposal and treatment facilities, and the pre-procurement phase is currently underway. Key dates include a future notice on 30 September 2017, with site visits scheduled for 14 and 15 June for potential bidders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in clinical waste management and treatment services, particularly those with the capability to manage diverse waste streams such as hazardous and non-hazardous healthcare waste. Companies with experience in providing waste management solutions to healthcare institutions or those that operate disposal facilities are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender not only allows firms to expand their market share within the healthcare sector but also aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainable waste practices in public service procurement.

## Notice

This PIN is intended to alert interested suppliers that NHS Scotland has commenced the pre-procurement phase for a new framework agreement for clinical waste management across all NHS Scotland Health Boards (i.e. no geographical lots) which is due to commence 1 April 2019. The requirement is for the uplift and disposal/treatment of clinical waste from all named Health Board premises, which will include large hospitals and may also include community hospitals, pharmacies, GPs and dental practices and some households. Interested suppliers must have access to their own disposal/treatment facilities. Clinical waste orange, yellow and red stream annual data is available; please email bronwyn.bainbridge@nhs.net for a copy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Scotland has commenced the pre-procurement phase for a new framework agreement for clinical waste management across all NHS Scotland Health Boards (i.e. no geographical lots) due to commence 1 April 2019. Waste streams include clinical wastes Chapter 18 EWC e.g. low risk healthcare waste ( orange stream including sharps) high risk healthcare waste (yellow stream including sharps), Pharmacy Waste, Anatomical Waste, Cytotoxic Waste and Radioactive waste. The requirement is for the uplift and disposal/treatment of clinical waste from all named Health Board premises, which will include large hospitals and may also include community hospitals, pharmacies, GPs and dental practices and some households. Interested suppliers must have access to their own disposal/treatment facilities. Clinical waste orange, yellow and red stream annual data is available; please email bronwyn.bainbridge@nhs.net for a copy. Interested suppliers may choose to attend arranged site visits: 14 June visit to three Glasgow-based premises; 15 June to visit NHS Grampian's Foresterhill campus in Aberdeen. The number of representatives per tenderer is limited to two unless later advised. If you are interested in attending a site visit to the clinical waste uplift area of the named premises, please email bronwyn.bainbridge@nhs.net to register your details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284619 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 29 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2017 |
| 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) ("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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 90524000 - Medical waste services
- 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services
- 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services
- 90524300 - Removal services of biological waste
- 90524400 - Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste

## Release History

- 29 May 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284619

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284619&idx=11
  1st May 2018 - Specification for Reusable Containers, to be included in the spec for the Services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284619&idx=10
  25th April 2018 - Contains the list of Health Board sites, with deletions and caveats.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284619&idx=9
  20th April 2018 - 12 months' data for NHSS procurement of single use sharps containers and accessories.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284619&idx=8
  21st March 2018 - Information about the approved contract strategy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284619&idx=7
  17th October 2017 - NHSS is required to adhere to the WMAP and therefore tenderers need to be aware of it.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284619&idx=6
  17th October 2017 - Information on plastics
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284619&idx=5
  12th October 2017 - This will form part of the specification for the ITT.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284619&idx=4
  12th October 2017 - This will form part of the specification for the ITT.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284619&idx=3
  12th October 2017 - Document which will form part of the specification in the ITT.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284619&idx=2
  30th June 2017 - Waste data for stated HBs across 4 financial years.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284619&idx=1
  6th June 2017 - Map of the site with a red arrow, bottom left, where to meet at 11 am 15 June.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284619
  NP805/18 Clinical waste management framework agreement: PIN - This PIN is intended to alert interested suppliers that NHS Scotland has commenced the pre-procurement phase for a new framework agreement for clinical waste management across all NHS Scotland Health Boards (i.e. no geographical lots) which is due to commence 1 April 2019. The requirement is for the uplift and disposal/treatment of clinical waste from all named Health Board premises, which will include large hospitals and may also include community hospitals, pharmacies, GPs and dental practices and some households. Interested suppliers must have access to their own disposal/treatment facilities. Clinical waste orange, yellow and red stream annual data is available; please email bronwyn.bainbridge@nhs.net for a copy.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=494663
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494663

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