Reusable Clinical and Sharps Waste Management
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The procurement process for "Reusable Clinical and Sharps Waste Management" was led by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, a public authority within the UK. This contract was part of a framework agreement valued at £11,185,799 over four years, focusing on providing a managed service for reusable waste containers at NHS sites. The category is clinical waste management services within the healthcare industry, with the delivery area covering the United Kingdom.
As of the latest information, the award stage is pending, with the contract expected to start on 17th January 2026 and potentially extend until 2030. The contract was awarded via an open procedure, ensuring transparency and allowing multiple suppliers to compete. This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the waste management and healthcare services sectors.
Companies that specialise in clinical waste disposal and have experience in handling medical sharps and waste segregation will be particularly well-suited. The framework agreement enables potential suppliers to provide comprehensive services, including delivery, removal, disposal, cleaning, and reprocessing of containers. It encourages participation from suppliers that can demonstrate quality assurance, as evidenced by required certifications such as ISO 9001 or BS EN ISO 13485.
Large-scale providers like Grundon Waste Management Ltd, Sharpsmart Limited, and SRCL Limited have already been involved, indicating the need for significant operational capacity and expertise in servicing NHS facilities.
This framework provides a managed reusable waste container service for clinical waste and medical sharps at NHS sites. This includes: 1) provision of different sized reusable sharps and clinical waste containers covering waste segregation categories under HTM07-01; 2) associated container accessories; 3) a container delivery, removal, waste disposal, cleaning and reprocessing service, and 4) customer support including training, site audits and provision of management data associated with all aspects the service provision. For the avoidance of doubt, this Framework does not cover the provision for Single Use Sharps and Clinical Waste Containers.
Precise quantities are unknown. The Framework has a maximum 4-year contract period. It is estimated to be worth PS11,185,799 over this 4-year duration.
It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS2,410,213 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the initial 2-year term of Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS5,061,447. There will be an option to extend the Framework for up to a further 2 years.
If the full extension period is utilised, then the total value of the Framework across the 4 years is estimated to be PS11,185,799.
There will be an option to extend the Framework for up to a further 2 years. If the full extension period is utilised, then the total value of the Framework across the 4 years is estimated to be PS11,185,799.
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The contract period is two years.
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