Scope
Description
Provision of Human Healthcare Waste collection, Transportation and Disposal services.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend by up to a further Twenty-Four (24) months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services
Contract locations
- UKK23 - Somerset
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
As per tender documentation.
Lot 1, 11, 12, 23, 32 (was 1). Option 1 - All waste streams
Description
The Authorities will select either Option 1 (all waste streams), or Option 2- Individual waste streams dependent on the most advantageous tender. Value of Option 1 is estimated at £1,500,000 (VAT ex). Total Lot value detailed is nominal figure.
Lot value (estimated)
- £750,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2-10,13- 21, 23-31. Option 2 - Individual waste streams
Description
The Authorities will select either Option 1 (all waste streams), or Option 2- Individual waste streams dependent on the most advantageous tender. Value of Option 2 is estimated at £1,500,000 (VAT ex). Total Lot value detailed is nominal figure.
Lot value (estimated)
- £750,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1, 11, 12, 23, 32 (was 1). Option 1 - All waste streams
As per the specification.
Lot 2-10,13- 21, 23-31. Option 2 - Individual waste streams
As per the specification
Particular suitability
Lot 1, 11, 12, 23, 32 (was 1). Option 1 - All waste streams
Lot 2-10,13- 21, 23-31. Option 2 - Individual waste streams
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tenders must be submitted via the Atamis e-tendering portal. Link is as follows:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 26 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical & Quality | Technical & Quality |
Quality | 50.00% |
| Commercial | Commercial |
Cost | 40.00% |
| Social Value | Social Value (10%) |
Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
30-days in line with NHS terms and conditions.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Simply Serve Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZLV-9789-JMMW
Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston
Yeovil
BA21 4AT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Dirk Williamson
Email: dirk.williamson@somersetft.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.simplyserveltd.co.uk/
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government