--- title: "NP60626 Healthcare Waste Sharps Bins" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822496" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822496" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822496.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822496.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2026-02-23" --- # NP60626 Healthcare Waste Sharps Bins Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822496 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822496) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822496.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UKM region. This process involves a planned tender titled "NP60626 Healthcare Waste Sharps Bins" under the health industry category. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, intends to supply Sharps Bins via the National Distribution Service to all Health Boards within NHS Scotland. The procurement aims to cover Clinical Waste streams, with anticipated colours including yellow, orange, blue, red, and purple. Important dates include a deadline for potential bidders to submit product information by 9th March 2026 and a future notice date set for 15th June 2026. The procurement is valued at £12,800,000 and will be conducted under the GPA agreement as per its legal basis. This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare products, particularly those involved in the manufacturing or supply of clinical waste containers. This is an excellent chance for companies operating within the goods procurement category to expand their presence across Scotland's healthcare sector. Given the nature of the procurement, businesses with experience in logistics and distribution services, and those familiar with working with large-scale health institutions, will find this opportunity aligning well with their niche. Companies should ensure they are ready to complete and return the required documentation by the specified deadline to increase their chances of being considered for this framework. ## Notice Commencement of a new procurement process for the supply of Sharps Bins. These will be supplied via our National Distribution Service supporting all Health Boards within NHS Scotland ### Lot Information Lots will be defined at ITT stage Lots will be fully defined at ITT stage. Procurement will cover the supply of Sharps bins for Clinical Waste streams. These may include yellow, orange, blue, red and purple. To be supplied to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland via National Distribution Service Warehouse Lots will be defined at ITT stage Lots will be fully defined at ITT stage. Procurement will cover the supply of Sharps bins for Clinical Waste streams. These may include yellow, orange, blue, red and purple. To be supplied to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland via National Distribution Service Warehouse ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550174 | | 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 | 23 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,800,000 | | 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 - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141123 - Sharps containers ## Release History - 23 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550174 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550174&idx=1 23rd February 2026 - NP60626 HEALTHCARE WASTE SHARPS BINS PIN INFORMATION - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550174 NP60626 Healthcare Waste Sharps Bins - Commencement of a new procurement process for the supply of Sharps Bins. These will be supplied via our National Distribution Service supporting all Health Boards within NHS Scotland ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822496 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822496 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/register/register_start.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000822496. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822496.json.