- Lot 1. General waste, food waste and recyclables (Acute)
- Lot 2. Confidential waste (Acute)
- Lot 3. Hazardous non healthcare waste (Acute)
- Lot 4. Non-hazardous non healthcare waste (Acute)
- Lot 5. General waste, food waste and recyclables (CMH)
- Lot 6. Confidential waste (CMH)
- Lot 7. Hazardous non healthcare waste (CMH)
- Lot 8. Non-hazardous non healthcare waste (CMH)
Scope
Reference
Tender ref. SFT-AT-C387710
Description
Provision of waste management services, including but not limited to, the collection, transportation, segregation, recycling, possible re-use opportunities, and final disposal for general waste and hazardous non-clinical waste for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Simply Serve Ltd ("the Authorities"), which is a wholly owned subsidiary which operates Yeovil District Hospital (YDH).
The Authorities are inviting tenders for waste management services to ensure efficient, compliant, and sustainable waste disposal. This contract is intended as a partnership with the provider(s) to actively manage, develop, improve and maintain waste services, including the development of recycling, re-use, and waste minimisation opportunities.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,185,000 excluding VAT
- £1,422,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 June 2026 to 5 June 2029
- Possible extension to 5 June 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend by 2 x 12-month periods, to a maximum end date of 5 June 2031.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Contract locations
- UKK23 - Somerset
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Each lot is standalone and will be evaluated and awarded separately from the other lots.
Lot 1. General waste, food waste and recyclables (Acute)
Description
General waste, food waste and recyclables (including offensive waste stream), Acute hospital sites.
Lot value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 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. Confidential waste (Acute)
Description
Confidential waste, Acute hospital sites.
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 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 3. Hazardous non healthcare waste (Acute)
Description
Hazardous non healthcare waste, acute hospital sites.
Lot value (estimated)
- £10,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000 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 4. Non-hazardous non healthcare waste (Acute)
Description
Non-hazardous non healthcare waste, acute hospital sites.
Lot value (estimated)
- £10,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000 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 5. General waste, food waste and recyclables (CMH)
Description
General waste, food waste and recyclables (including offensive waste stream), community hospitals and mental health sites.
Lot value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 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 6. Confidential waste (CMH)
Description
Confidential waste, community hospitals and mental health sites.
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000 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 7. Hazardous non healthcare waste (CMH)
Description
Hazardous non healthcare waste, community hospitals and mental health sites.
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000 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 8. Non-hazardous non healthcare waste (CMH)
Description
Non-hazardous non healthcare waste, community hospitals and mental health sites.
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000 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
Particular suitability
Lot 1. General waste, food waste and recyclables (Acute)
Lot 2. Confidential waste (Acute)
Lot 3. Hazardous non healthcare waste (Acute)
Lot 4. Non-hazardous non healthcare waste (Acute)
Lot 5. General waste, food waste and recyclables (CMH)
Lot 6. Confidential waste (CMH)
Lot 7. Hazardous non healthcare waste (CMH)
Lot 8. Non-hazardous non healthcare waste (CMH)
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender documents are available via the Atamis e-tendering portal: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Atamis contract ref. C387710
Responses must be submitted via Atamis.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authorities
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RH5
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWR-4212-QWHQ
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Simply Serve Ltd
- Companies House: 10847254
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZLV-9789-JMMW
Level 1 Yeovil District Hospital
Yeovil
BA21 4AT
United Kingdom
Email: sslprocurement@SomersetFT.nhs.uk
Website: http://www.SimplyServeLtd.co.uk
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government