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Published 5 Feb 2026, 15:48 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Clinical & Sharps Waste Management

Official notice

Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)

Framework agreement5 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33)Transport Equipment & Vehicles (34)Construction Materials & Prefab (44)
+1 moreCleaning & Environmental Services (90)
 Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£264,082,500total for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 21 Sept 2026
Lots 5see the lot list below
Framework period 2 yrsends 22 Oct 2029 · up to 22 Oct 2031 with extensions · starts 23 Oct 2027

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Supply Chain Coordination Limited (“NHS Supply Chain”) is establishing a Framework for Clinical & Sharps Waste Management. The Framework covers a wide variety of products and services. Please review the specific Lot information further down this notice regarding which products are covered under which Lot.

The Lot structure is as follows:

Lot 1: Plastic Clinical & Sharps Containers

Lot 2: Non Plastic Clinical & Sharps Containers

Lot 3: Lead Liners

Lot 4: Sharps Pads & Associated Products

Lot 5: Services (Reusable Clinical & Sharps end to end, Waste collection & Waste Collection & recovery)

For this tender, the following requirements will apply:

  • ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) certification accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Tenderer’s and the product’s supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, sales, manufacturing, storage and distribution ('ISO Certification') Link for acceptable UKAS alternatives iaf.nu/en/accreditation-bod… ↗
  • CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates are required where applicable to be presented at submission stage of the tender.
  • Modern Slavery for Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least £36 million must have a link to their modern slavery statement on their website
  • Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above within 12 months prior to the Tender Close Date and shared with NHS Supply Chain Coordination via the share function on the SRS Portal: supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/login ↗
  • Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment – Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved ‘Level One’ or above within 12 months prior to the Tender Close Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/centr… ↗
  • Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP): Tenderers must have a valid CRP link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Where Supplier has no website, the CRP is provided in PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Excused in exceptional circumstances.
  • Cyber Security: If you handle patient or personal data, or provide any IT systems, services, or devices you will need to have a Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificate.

CPV: Clinical-waste collection services · Clinical-waste disposal services · Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste · Containers for waste material · Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables · Medical consumables · Miscellaneous medical devices and products · Other containers · Removal services of biological waste · Sharps containers · Sharps pads · Waste and rubbish containers and bins

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 23 Oct 2027
Published description of the framework

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Clinical and Sharps Waste Management, that includes the following: Clinical and Sharps Bins for single use and Accessories, Re usable Clinical and Sharps Bins Service and Accessories, Waste Management Services for Clinical and Heathcare waste, Clinical Waste Lead Liners (Radioactive Waste Containment), Sterile Single‑Use Sharps Pads & Needle Accounting Systems, Needle Disposal.

It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £72,060,000 (including VAT) however this is approximate only and may vary depending on requirements of bodies purchasing under the Framework. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful Tenderers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies from Tenderers not appointed to the Framework at its sole discretion.

For Goods/Services ordered via the Transacted Routes of Supply as set out in the Framework Agreement Award Pack, only the Authority will be entitled to place Orders which it will then make available for purchase by: 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body; and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector; and

For Goods/Services ordered via the Direct Route of Supply as set out in the Framework Agreement Award Pack, the following Participating Authorities are entitled to place Orders: 1) the Authority; 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body; and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector.

The Authority wishes to reserve the right to modify the Framework Agreement in accordance with Section 74 and Schedule 8, Para 1 of the Act (possibility of the modification is unambiguously provided for in the contract) to permit Range Extensions. Please refer to the Invitation to Tender and clause 21.2 of Schedule 2 of the Framework Agreement for further details.

Following establishment of this Framework Agreement, Call‑off Contracts may be awarded via an Electronic Auction conducted as part of a Reopening Competition Process among Framework Suppliers. Please refer to the tender documents for any further details.

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Plastic Clinical & Sharps ContainersRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£48,852,637

Single Use and Recoverable/ Multi Use Polypropylene Sharps Containers: Rigid, puncture‑resistant medical waste containers specifically engineered for the safe disposal of needles, scalpels, lancets, and other sharp medical instruments.

Single Use and Recoverable/ Multi Use Polypropylene Clinical Waste Containers: Durable, hygienic, and lightweight containment solutions designed for the safe collection, storage, and transportation of clinical, hospital, toxic, and general medical waste.

Contract period: 23 Oct 2027 – 22 Oct 2029 (2 yrs) · up to 22 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £48,852,637 exc. VAT · £58,623,165 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: There will be an option to extend the Framework for up to 2 years if the extension period will be utilised
33140000 Medical consumables33141000 Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables33141123 Sharps containers33190000 Miscellaneous medical devices and products44613800 Containers for waste material44619000 Other containers
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Economic & financial standing

    The Contracting Authority reserves the right to require groupings of entities to take a particular form, or to require one party to undertake primary legal liability or to require that each party undertakes joint and several liability.

Lot #2Non Plastic Clinical & Sharps ContainersRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£11,502,000

Single Use Non-plastic Based Sharps Containers: Rigid, puncture‑resistant medical waste containers specifically engineered for the safe disposal of needles, scalpels, lancets, and other sharp medical instruments.

Single Use Non-plastic Based Clinical Waste Containers: Durable, hygienic, and lightweight containment solutions designed for the safe collection, storage, and transportation of clinical, hospital, toxic, and general medical waste.

Contract period: 23 Oct 2027 – 22 Oct 2029 (2 yrs) · up to 22 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £11,502,000 exc. VAT · £13,802,400 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: There will be an option to extend the Framework for up to 2 years if the extension period will be utilised
33140000 Medical consumables33141123 Sharps containers33190000 Miscellaneous medical devices and products44613800 Containers for waste material
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Economic & financial standing

    The Contracting Authority reserves the right to require groupings of entities to take a particular form, or to require one party to undertake primary legal liability or to require that each party undertakes joint and several liability.

Lot #3Lead LinersRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£21,850,000

Lead liners are heavy-duty internal linings or inserts used within clinical waste containers to provide enhanced protection when handling hazardous, high-risk, or radioactive waste materials. Made from lead or lead-composite materials, they offer high-density shielding, helping to contain harmful substances and prevent exposure.

Contract period: 23 Oct 2027 – 22 Oct 2029 (2 yrs) · up to 22 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £21,850,000 exc. VAT · £26,220,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: There will be an option to extend the Framework for up to 2 years if the extension period will be utilised
34928480 Waste and rubbish containers and bins44613800 Containers for waste material
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Economic & financial standing

    The Contracting Authority reserves the right to require groupings of entities to take a particular form, or to require one party to undertake primary legal liability or to require that each party undertakes joint and several liability.

Lot #4Sharps Pads & Associated ProductsRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£7,680,500

Plastic Containers for Contaminated Swabs: Specialized, leak‑proof, and securely closable containers designed to safely collect, count and contain swabs that have been exposed to bodily fluids, pathogens, or chemical agents during medical procedures.

Plastic Bags for Contaminated Swabs: leak‑proof, durable, and clearly labelled biohazard bags designed for the safe containment , counting and segregation of swabs that have been exposed to bodily fluids, pathogens, or diagnostic materials.

Sharps Pads: Single-use absorbent pads providing a safe, stable surface for handling, counting and disposing of contaminated sharps in healthcare settings.

Sharps Boxes: Rigid, puncture‑resistant, leak‑proof containers for the safe handling, counting & disposal of medical sharps.

Needle Removal/ Deactivation Devices Specialist safety tools for the safe handling and disposal of used needles and sharps, enabling quick removal, deactivation, and containment to reduce needlestick injuries and cross-contamination.

Contract period: 23 Oct 2027 – 22 Oct 2029 (2 yrs) · up to 22 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £7,680,500 exc. VAT · £9,216,600 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: There will be an option to extend the Framework for up to 2 years if the extension period will be utilised
33140000 Medical consumables33141000 Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables33141124 Sharps pads33190000 Miscellaneous medical devices and products44613800 Containers for waste material
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Economic & financial standing

    The Contracting Authority reserves the right to require groupings of entities to take a particular form, or to require one party to undertake primary legal liability or to require that each party undertakes joint and several liability.

Lot #5Services (Reusable Clinical & Sharps end to end, Waste collection & Waste Collection & recovery)Renewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£174,197,363

Polypropylene Sharps Containers: Rigid, puncture‑resistant medical waste containers specifically engineered for the safe disposal of needles, scalpels, lancets, and other sharp medical instruments.

Polypropylene Clinical Waste Containers: Durable, hygienic, and lightweight containment solutions designed for the safe collection, storage, and transportation of clinical, hospital, toxic, and general medical waste.

Contract period: 23 Oct 2027 – 22 Oct 2029 (2 yrs) · up to 22 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £174,197,363 exc. VAT · £209,036,835 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: There will be an option to extend the Framework for up to 2 years if the extension period will be utilised
90524100 Clinical-waste collection services90524200 Clinical-waste disposal services90524300 Removal services of biological waste90524400 Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Economic & financial standing

    The Contracting Authority reserves the right to require groupings of entities to take a particular form, or to require one party to undertake primary legal liability or to require that each party undertakes joint and several liability.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

LotQualityPriceSocial valueSplit
1 · Plastic Clinical & Sharps Containers60%30%10%
2 · Non Plastic Clinical & Sharps Containers60%30%10%
3 · Lead Liners50%40%10%
4 · Sharps Pads & Associated Products50%40%10%
5 · Services (Reusable Clinical & Sharps end to end, Waste collection & Waste Collection & recovery)60%30%10%
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot1
  • Economic & financial standing

    The Contracting Authority reserves the right to require groupings of entities to take a particular form, or to require one party to undertake primary legal liability or to require that each party undertakes joint and several liability.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30–40 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 30 points.
  • “Clinical & Sharps Waste Management” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
5 Feb 2026, 15:48 GMT
Last source update
11 Sept 2026, 12:28 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 23 Apr 2027
Authority reference
Project_1716
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-077334
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Clinical-waste collection servicesClinical-waste disposal servicesCollection, transport and disposal of hospital wasteContainers for waste materialDisposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumablesMedical consumablesMiscellaneous medical devices and productsOther containersRemoval services of biological wasteSharps containers
+2 moreSharps padsWaste and rubbish containers and bins
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-064940 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Appointment period ends
21 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
Clarification deadline
7 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Tenderer, however 1) NHS Supply Chain, 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Tenderer for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework.

Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding the estimate indicated within the scope, NHS Supply Chain does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises Tenderers that the framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis. Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be priced in sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be considered a contract made in England according to English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. NHS Supply Chain is not liable for any costs (including any third party costs fees or expenses incurred by those expressing an interest, participating or tendering for this contract opportunity. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to terminate the procurement process (or part of it), to change the basis of and the procedures for the procurement process at any time, or to procure the subject matter of the contract by alternative means if it appears that it can be more advantageously procured by alternative means. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted. All communications must be made through NHS Supply Chain's eTendering portal at nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗ using the Message Centre facility linked to this particular contract notice.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION AND PORTAL ACCESS

Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information:

This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at: nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗

Suppliers wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows:

Registration.

  1. Use URL nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗ to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal.
  2. If not yet registered:

— Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page.

— Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.

Portal access.

If registration has been completed:

— Login with URL nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗ .

— Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers.

— Select from the following ITTs:

ITT_2281- Procurement Specific Questionnaire All Lots

ITT_2282 - Lot 1 - Plastic Clinical & Sharps Containers

ITT_2284 - Lot 2 - Non Plastic Clinical & Sharps Containers

ITT_2285 - Lot 3 - Lead Liners

ITT_2286 - Lot 4 - Sharps Pads & Associated Products

ITT_2287 - Lot 5 - Services (Reusable Clinical & Sharps end to end, Waste collection & Waste Collection & recovery)

— Click on 'Express Interest'

— Read' Information' dialogue box then 'Confirm'

IMPORTANT: Please note you MUST respond to ITT_2281, AND one/or all Lot specific ITT's.

Suppliers are strongly advised to read all of the tender documentation provided thoroughly to know how to submit a fully compliant Tender before the submission deadline.

Suppliers are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard.

For any technical help with the portal please contact:

Tel: 0800 069 8630 or via Request Assistance/Live Chat

Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information

All tender submissions must be submitted online via the Jaggaer Qualification, Technical and Commercial Envelopes in compliance with the published tender documentation. Tenders submitted by any other means than the eProcurement Portal response envelopes will not be accepted.

Timeline

5 Feb 2026 → 23 Oct 2027 · 9 dates
  1. Planning notice published260 days ago
    5 Feb 2026, 15:48 GMT
  2. Next notice expected115 days ago
    30 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
  3. Market engagement115 days ago
    30 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
    • RFI to be issued 5th February 2026
    • Procurement and Clinical meetings with suppliers to be held between February – March 2026
    • Procurement and Clinical Engagement with Customers, subject matter experts and advisory bodies to be held between February – March 2026
    • Feedback on Specification and product list via [email protected] March – April 2026

    As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the Request for Information document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please follow the below instructions;

    REGISTRATION

    1. Use URL nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗ to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal.
    2. If not yet registered:
    • Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page.
    • Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.

    PORTAL ACCESS

    If registration has been completed:

    EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

    • Find SQ_643 - Clinical & Sharps Waste Management and click on the blue text. Select Express interest.
  4. Tender notice published71 days ago
    13 Aug 2026, 15:21 BST
  5. Clarification questions by46 days ago
    7 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
  6. Latest notice published42 days ago
    11 Sept 2026, 12:28 BST
  7. Admission / appointment period ends32 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    21 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
  8. Today
    23 Oct 2026
  9. Award decision expected byin 182 days
    23 Apr 2027, 23:59 BST
  10. Contract startsin 364 days
    23 Oct 2027, 00:00 BST

Notice history

10 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 5 Feb 2026
  1. Pipeline notice published
    5 Feb 2026, 15:48 GMT
    UK1
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    5 Feb 2026, 15:55 GMT
    UK2
  3. Tender notice published
    13 Aug 2026, 15:21 BST
    UK4
  4. Status changed to active
    13 Aug 2026, 15:21 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    13 Aug 2026, 15:21 BST
  6. Deadline published: 7 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
    13 Aug 2026, 15:21 BST
  7. Tender notice published
    24 Aug 2026, 12:28 BST
    UK4
  8. Deadline moved to 14 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
    24 Aug 2026, 12:28 BST
    +7 days · was 7 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
  9. Tender notice published
    11 Sept 2026, 12:28 BST
    UK4
  10. Deadline moved to 21 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
    11 Sept 2026, 12:28 BST
    +7 days · was 14 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
Published amendments (2)

The tender submission deadline has been extended as outlined below. Within the Submission section of this notice, the following updates have been made: The tender submission deadline has been extended from 07/09/2026 to 14/09/2026. The enquiry deadline has been extended from 01/09/2026 to 07/09/2026. The following CPV code has been added to Lot 1. 44613800

UPDATE 11/09/2026 The tender submission deadline has been extended from 14/09/2026 to 21/09/2026. The tender submission deadline has been extended as outlined below. Within the Submission section of this notice, the following updates have been made: The tender submission deadline has been extended from 07/09/2026 to 14/09/2026. The enquiry deadline has been extended from 01/09/2026 to 07/09/2026.…

Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2026-02: 2 releases · 5 Feb 2026, 5 Feb 2026

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PLLH-1887-BMRL Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, London, SE1 8UGContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (5)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Preliminary market engagement notice planningPreliminary market engagement noticeUK2Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
  • Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender