--- title: "Clinical Waste Continuous Steam Treatment System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-1.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2026-02-04" --- # Clinical Waste Continuous Steam Treatment System Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-1.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently in the planning stage for the acquisition of a "Clinical Waste Continuous Steam Treatment System." This tender is part of the health industry category and is designed to provide a system capable of processing clinical waste with continuous steam treatment and integrated shredding. The procurement requires the system to process at least 2 tonnes of clinical waste per hour at STAATT Level 3, comply with CE Marking, and include a shredding phase compatible with conveyor belt operations. The preferred system will serve the UKM region. The official notice is planned to be published on 1st May 2026, marking a key milestone for interested parties. For businesses, particularly those specialising in medical equipment, waste management, or environmental engineering, this tender offers substantial opportunities. Companies with the capability to supply systems that meet strict environmental standards and processing efficiency will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Those able to provide innovative solutions guaranteeing seamless waste treatment processes will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, businesses that are prepared to adhere to legal and regulatory standards set by the NHS and SEPA will gain a competitive edge. This tender opens doors for expansion within the healthcare procurement sector, aligning with governmental priorities to manage clinical waste sustainably. ## Notice A new system for processing clinical waste using continuous steam treatment and incorporating shredding. The unit must be capable of processing at least 2 tonnes of clinical waste per hour at STAATT Level 3. The unit must be CE Marked and have an integrated shredding phase which can be configured to work with a conveyor belt and a bin lift/hoist/tipper. ### Lot Information Lot 1 A new system for processing clinical waste using continuous steam treatment and incorporating shredding. The unit must be capable of processing at least 2 tonnes of clinical waste per hour at STAATT Level 3. The unit must be CE Marked and have an integrated shredding phase which can be configured to work with a conveyor belt and a bin lift/hoist/tipper. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548746 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 4 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 May 2026 | | 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) (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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42940000 - Machinery for the heat treatment of materials ## Release History - 4 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548746 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548746 Clinical Waste Continuous Steam Treatment System - A new system for processing clinical waste using continuous steam treatment and incorporating shredding. The unit must be capable of processing at least 2 tonnes of clinical waste per hour at STAATT Level 3. The unit must be CE Marked and have an integrated shredding phase which can be configured to work with a conveyor belt and a bin lift/hoist/tipper. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=821011 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-1. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-1.json.