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title: "NP805/19 Healthcare Waste Services across NHS Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000517317"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-03-11"
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# NP805/19 Healthcare Waste Services across NHS Scotland

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000517317

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) is seeking tenders for the contract titled "NP805/19 Healthcare Waste Services across NHS Scotland." This procurement falls under the healthcare industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. Currently in the tender stage, the submission deadline expired on 12th September 2018, and the contract will be active for a duration of ten years with the possibility of a two-year extension. The procurement method is an open procedure and covers several service lots, aiming to deliver healthcare waste management solutions across NHS Scotland. The annual value of the Framework Agreement is estimated between £8 million and £12 million.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare waste management, particularly those with scalable operations capable of executing comprehensive waste collection, disposal, and recycling services. Companies involved in innovative waste solutions, as well as those equipped to handle the logistics of waste management across numerous NHS sites, would be suitable competitors. The potential for growth through this contract is noteworthy, especially considering the framework's long-term nature and the emphasis on best value and innovation.

## Notice

Healthcare Waste Services across NHS Scotland comprising 3 lots. The Authority reserves the right not to award Lot 2. There are therefore 4 award possibilities: (1) lot 1A and 2 will be awarded, or (2) lot 1B and lot 2 will be awarded, or (3) lot 1A will be awarded, or (4) lot 1B will be awarded. - Lot 1A: Healthcare Waste Services using a blended rate - Lot 1B: Healthcare Waste Services using a per waste stream rate - Lot 2: Single stream Healthcare Waste Services using Reusable Containers. The Framework Agreement will be in place for 10 years (+2) and will encourage innovation during that period of time.

### Lot Information

Lot 1A: Healthcare Waste Services blended rate

Collection and/or receipt, transport, treatment, disposal of, remanufacture, reuse, recycling, recovery of Healthcare Waste across described sites in NHS Scotland with reporting, management, innovation, with a solution that represents best value for money. Either lot 1A or lot 1B will be awarded together with lot 2, if lot 2 is awarded.. This lot will be evaluated in the ratio of 60% technical and 40% commercial criteria.

Options: Different approaches and solutions are discussed in the procurement documents.

Renewal: 10 year initial term with any number of extensions totalling 2 years possible. A new procurement will follow the expiry of the Framework Agreement.

Lot 1B: Healthcare Waste Services rate per waste stream

Collection and/or receipt, transport, treatment, disposal of, remanufacture, recycling, reuse, recovery of Healthcare Waste across described sites in NHS Scotland with reporting, management, innovation, with a solution that represents best value for money. Either lot 1A or lot 1B will be awarded together with lot 2, if lot 2 is awarded.. This lot will be evaluated in the ratio of 60% technical and 40% commercial criteria.

Options: Options will be discussed in the procurement documents.

Renewal: 10 year initial term with any number of extensions totalling 2 years possible, with a new procurement to take place after Framework Agreement expiry.

Lot 2: Single stream Healthcare Waste Services using Reusable Containers

Collection, transport, disposal of Healthcare Waste across NHS Scotland with reporting, management and innovation. Contractor to provide fit-for-purpose clean, empty reusable containers, collect full containers or take delivery of them - currently metals and sharps but could be extended to other materials - dispose of contents, remanufacture, reuse, recycle or recover and provide rebate to the relevant Health Board for sold materials, replace containers. The Authority reserves the right not to award lot 2. If awarded, lot 2 will be awarded together with either lot 1A or lot 1B.. This lot will be evaluated in the ratio of 40% technical and 60% commercial criteria.

Options: Options described in the procurement documents.

Renewal: 10 year initial term if awarded and any number of extensions totalling 2 years possible with a new procurement after Framework Agreement expiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348228 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | A procurement will commence in approximately 9 years, or approximately 11 years if the 2-year extension is used. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000,000 |

## 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) ("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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRADEBE HEALTHCARE NATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 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
- 90524400 - Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348228
- 31 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320803

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320803
  NP805/19 Healthcare Waste Services across NHS Scotland - Healthcare Waste Services across NHS Scotland comprising 3 lots. The Authority reserves the right not to award Lot 2. There are therefore 4 award possibilities: (1) lot 1A and 2 will be awarded, or (2) lot 1B and lot 2 will be awarded, or (3) lot 1A will be awarded, or (4) lot 1B will be awarded. - Lot 1A: Healthcare Waste Services using a blended rate - Lot 1B: Healthcare Waste Services using a per waste stream rate - Lot 2: Single stream Healthcare Waste Services using Reusable Containers. The Framework Agreement will be in place for 10 years (+2) and will encourage innovation during that period of time.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348228
  NP805/19 Healthcare Waste Services across NHS Scotland - Healthcare Waste Services across NHS Scotland comprising 3 lots. The Authority reserves the right not to award Lot 2. There are therefore 4 award possibilities: (1) lot 1A and 2 will be awarded, or (2) lot 1B and lot 2 will be awarded, or (3) lot 1A will be awarded, or (4) lot 1B will be awarded. - Lot 1A: Healthcare Waste Services using a blended rate - Lot 1B: Healthcare Waste Services using a per waste stream rate - Lot 2: Single stream Healthcare Waste Services using Reusable Containers. The Framework Agreement will be in place for 10 years (+2) and will encourage innovation during that period of time.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000517317

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