---
title: "Recyclates and General Waste Management"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786840"
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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: "2025-01-07"
---

# Recyclates and General Waste Management

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786840

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, has completed the awarding stage of its procurement contract titled "Recyclates and General Waste Management" within the health industry category. The procurement covered locations within the UKM region and included key dates with contracts signed on 25th November 2024. This open procedure involved two lots: Lot 1 for the collection of confidential waste awarded to Paper Shredding Services, and Lot 2 for recyclates and general waste management awarded to Biffa. This procurement process sought to enhance waste management services through a mini competition under the NP Framework.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly beneficial for waste management and recycling firms. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Paper Shredding Services, as well as larger companies like Biffa, demonstrated suitability by winning respective lots. Businesses in the waste management sector, looking to expand or secure contracts with public health institutions, stand to benefit significantly from such opportunities. The recognition and reliability associated with servicing NSS can bolster a company's market reputation and operational credibility.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) is seeking to retender via mini competition for the provision of recyclates and general waste management. Lot 1 covers the collection of confidential waste and lot 2 covers multiple waste streams.

### Lot Information

Confidential Waste

Mini competition using NP Framework.

Recyclates and General Waste

Mini competition using NP Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521138 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £102,001 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BIFFA; PAPER SHREDDING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521138

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521138
  Recyclates and General Waste Management - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) is seeking to retender via mini competition for the provision of recyclates and general waste management. Lot 1 covers the collection of confidential waste and lot 2 covers multiple waste streams.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786840

## Provenance

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