Official UK procurement notice
Primary Packaging for the Disposal of Clinical Waste
Procurement agent: Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service·On behalf of: Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33)Construction Materials & Prefab (44)Cleaning & Environmental Services (90) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Framework ceiling (notional)£10,499,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 27 Feb 2026awarded 18 Jun 2026
Awarded to Arrow County Supplies Ltd +8 more3 awards
Framework period 4 yrsends 31 May 2030 · extension options published · starts 1 Jun 2026
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionFramework for the supply and delivery of Containers for the safe disposal of Sharps and/or Non-sharps Clinical Waste.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 16 Nov 2029, 23:59 GMT.
- No preliminary market engagement: Preliminary market engagement conducted under PCR2015. The notice reference is 2024/S 000-040004 published on 11 December 2024.
CPV: Containers for waste material · Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products · Refuse and waste related services · Refuse disposal and treatment · Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Bids received
- 6 bids on the busiest of 3 lots · 9 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 1 Jun 2026
Published description of the framework
Refer to Tender Documentation
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published valueLot #1Supply and Delivery of Sharps Clinical Waste Containers and Associated ProductsAwardedPublished value£4,492,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2Supply and Delivery of Plastic Clinical Waste Containers and Associated ProductsAwardedPublished value£5,744,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #3Supply and Delivery of Non-Plastic Clinical Waste Containers and Associated ProductsAwardedPublished value£263,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
What this means for your bid
- “Primary Packaging for the Disposal of Clinical Waste” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
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
- Awarded
- 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
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 16 Nov 2029
- First published
- 22 Jan 2026, 17:10 GMT
- Last source update
- 30 Jul 2026, 11:25 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 May 2026
- Authority reference
5871231- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-005969- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cc4Find a Tender
How it was run
Official noticeRun through: eTendersNI · Who buys & how to bid on eTendersNI
Access & registration note: Free Northern Ireland registration
- Appointment period ends
- 27 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 17 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
Timeline
22 Jan 2026 → 30 Jul 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published276 days ago22 Jan 2026, 17:10 GMT
- Clarification questions by250 days ago17 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends240 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown27 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by177 days ago1 May 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts147 days ago1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent130 days ago18 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends118 days ago29 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published87 days ago30 Jul 2026, 11:25 BST
Notice history
9 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 Jan 2026- Tender notice published22 Jan 2026, 17:10 GMTUK4
- Tender notice published16 Feb 2026, 16:04 GMTUK4
- Deadline moved to 27 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT16 Feb 2026, 16:04 GMT+4 days · was 23 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Contract award notice published18 Jun 2026, 16:22 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete18 Jun 2026, 16:22 BST
- Buyer details updated18 Jun 2026, 16:22 BST
- Contract award notice published19 Jun 2026, 14:34 BSTUK6
- Contract signature expected7 Jul 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published30 Jul 2026, 11:25 BSTUK7
Published amendments (1)
Please be advised that the following Deadlines within the Section entitled 'Submission' have been amended as follows:- Enquiry deadline was 13 February 2026 and has been extended to:- 17 February 2026 15:00 hours Tender submission deadline was 23 February 2026 and has been extended to:- 27 February 2026 15:00 hours
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2026-02: 1 release · 16 Feb 2026
- 2026-01: 1 release · 22 Jan 2026
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecastSuppliers appointed 93 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 63 from SMEs · busiest of 3 lots
Named bidders 6published on the award notice
Contracts signed 3latest 23 Jul 2026
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Supply and Delivery of Sharps Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products1 award | |||
| Arrow County Supplies Ltd, Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, EBRINGTON NI LTDSME, Wilton Healthcare LtdSME1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2030Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. · Amended: Information about tenders Lot 1. Lot 1- Supply and Delivery of Sharps Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products states -'0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)' but should state '1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)' Lot 3. Lot 3 - Supply and Delivery of Non-Plastic Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products stat… | £4,492,000 | 18 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Supply and Delivery of Plastic Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products1 award | |||
| Arrow County Supplies Ltd, Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, EBRINGTON NI LTDSME, Griffiths and Nielsen Ltd, MEDICLEAN HYGIENE SERVICES LTDSME, MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED +1 more1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2030Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. · Amended: Information about tenders Lot 1. Lot 1- Supply and Delivery of Sharps Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products states -'0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)' but should state '1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)' Lot 3. Lot 3 - Supply and Delivery of Non-Plastic Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products stat… | £5,744,000 | 18 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Supply and Delivery of Non-Plastic Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products1 award | |||
| Aquilant Medical (NI) Ltd, Aquilant Northern Ireland LtdSME, Griffiths and Nielsen Ltd1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2030Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. · Amended: Information about tenders Lot 1. Lot 1- Supply and Delivery of Sharps Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products states -'0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)' but should state '1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)' Lot 3. Lot 3 - Supply and Delivery of Non-Plastic Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products stat… | £263,000 | 18 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Lot 1 - Supply and Delivery of Sharps Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products · Arrow County Supplies Ltd, Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, EBRINGTON NI LTDSME, Wilton Healthcare LtdSME
- Signed
- 23 Jul 2026
- Value
- £4,492,000
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2030
- Status
- active
- Options
- The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. Potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
3 agreed KPIs: Delivery and Supply of Core Items · Invoicing · Complaints
- Delivery and Supply of Core Items, See Tender Documentation
- Invoicing, See Tender Documentation
- Complaints, See Tender Documentation
Lot 2 - Supply and Delivery of Plastic Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products · Arrow County Supplies Ltd, Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, EBRINGTON NI LTDSME, Griffiths and Nielsen Ltd, MEDICLEAN HYGIENE SERVICES LTDSME, MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED +1 more
- Signed
- 23 Jul 2026
- Value
- £5,744,000
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2030
- Status
- active
- Options
- The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. Potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
3 agreed KPIs: Delivery and Supply of Core Items · Invoicing · Complaints
- Delivery and Supply of Core Items, See Tender Documentation
- Invoicing, See Tender Documentation
- Complaints, See Tender Documentation
Lot 3 - Supply and Delivery of Non-Plastic Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products · Aquilant Medical (NI) Ltd, Aquilant Northern Ireland LtdSME, Griffiths and Nielsen Ltd
- Signed
- 23 Jul 2026
- Value
- £263,000
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2030
- Status
- active
- Options
- The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. Potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Supply and Delivery of Sharps Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products | 3final-stage tenders · 5 at stage one | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Supply and Delivery of Plastic Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products | 6final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Supply and Delivery of Non-Plastic Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products | 3final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonWilton Healthcare LtdSME · Northern Ireland · 1, 2
- wonEbrington (NI) Ltd., t/a Ebrington MedicalSME · Northern Ireland · 1, 2
- wonBunzl UK Limited T/A Arrow County Supplies · Greater London · 1, 2
- wonMediclean Hygiene Services LimitedSME · Northern Ireland · 2
- wonMediq Healthcare UK Ltd · East Midlands · 2
- wonGriffiths and Nielsen Ltd · South East England · 2
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
8 public bodies on the noticeClients of the procurement agent
- Belfast Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyEvaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- Northern Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyEvaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- Northern Ireland Ambulance Service HSC TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyNamed Buyer who may utilise the Framework
- Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion ServiceProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyNamed Buyer who may utilise the Framework
- South Eastern Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyEvaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- Southern Health and Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyEvaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- Western Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyEvaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
Framework contractors & participating bidders
13 commercial parties on the notice- AQUILANT NORTHERN IRELAND LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Aquilant Scientific NIFramework contractor
- Bunzl UK Limited T/A Arrow County SuppliesFramework contractor
- Bunzl UK Limited T/A Arrow County SuppliesFramework contractor
- EBRINGTON (NI) LTDFramework contractor
- Ebrington (NI) Ltd., t/a Ebrington MedicalFramework contractor
- GRIFFITHS & NIELSEN LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Griffiths and Nielsen LtdFramework contractor
- MEDICLEAN HYGIENE SERVICES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
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- Mediclean Hygiene Services LimitedFramework contractor
- Mediq Healthcare UK LtdFramework contractor
- Wilton Healthcare LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (11)
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