---
title: "Clinical Waste Treatment System using Microwave technology"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-2"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-2"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-2.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-2.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 Treatment System using Microwave technology

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-2

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-2)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-2.json)

## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, is planning a procurement process for a Clinical Waste Treatment System using Microwave Technology. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, targets the healthcare industry and aims to procure goods specifically related to clinical waste management. The system must adhere to specific standards, being capable of processing 250 kg of clinical waste per hour and achieving treatment to STAATT Level 4. With its base in Edinburgh, this procurement is located within the UKM region, and is governed under the European Union legal framework with a potential notice date set for 1st May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical waste management systems, particularly those dealing with microwave technology solutions. Companies with experience and capability in providing CE-marked systems and equipment that incorporate shredding and bin lifting technology would be well-suited to compete. The procurement offers prospects for growth for businesses that can supply innovative solutions and meet the specified requirements, enhancing their presence in the healthcare sector and contributing to sustainable waste management practices.

## Notice

A microwave system suitable for the continuous treatment of clinical waste. The unit must be CE Marked and have an integrated shredding phase and must have bin lift/tipper. The system must be capable of processing at least 250 kg of clinical waste per hour and the equipment must be capable of treating waste to STAATT Level 4

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A microwave system suitable for the continuous treatment of clinical waste. The unit must be CE Marked and have an integrated shredding phase and must have bin lift/tipper. The system must be capable of processing at least 250 kg of clinical waste per hour and the equipment must be capable of treating waste to STAATT Level 4.

## 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 Treatment System using Microwave technology - A microwave system suitable for the continuous treatment of clinical waste. The unit must be CE Marked and have an integrated shredding phase and must have bin lift/tipper. The system must be capable of processing at least 250 kg of clinical waste per hour and the equipment must be capable of treating waste to STAATT Level 4

## 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-r6ebe6-0000821011-2. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821011-2.json.