Scope
Reference
Project_1716
Description
NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Clinical and Sharps Waste Management, that includes the following.
1. Clinical and Sharps Bins for single use and Accessories
2. Re usable Clinical and Sharps Bins Service and Accessories
3. Waste Management Services for Clincical and Heathcare waste
4. Clinical Waste Lead Liners (Radioactive Waste Containment)
5. Sterile Single‑Use Sharps Pads & Needle Accounting Systems
6. Needle Disposal
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £264,082,500 excluding VAT
- £316,899,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 October 2027 to 22 October 2029
- Possible extension to 22 October 2031
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141123 - Sharps containers
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 33141124 - Sharps pads
- 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services
- 90524400 - Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste
- 90524300 - Removal services of biological waste
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 90524000 - Medical waste services
- 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 June 2026
Engagement process description
• 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 infection.control@supplychain.nhs.uk 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 https://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 https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// .
- Click on “SQs Open to All Suppliers”.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
- Find SQ_643 - Clinical & Sharps Waste Management and click on the blue text. Select Express interest.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 June 2026
Contracting authority
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLLH-1887-BMRL
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Louisa Elsworth
Email: eprocurement@Supplychain.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government