Scope
Description
The provision of a Clinical Waste Management service including safe handling, collection, transportation and safe & legal disposal.
Total value (estimated)
- £10,250,000 excluding VAT
- £12,300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended for a maximum period of 2 years, either in 1 x 2 years block or in separate annual blocks.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services
- 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 1
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Lot 1. Acute Hospital Sites
Description
Provision of Waste Management Services to Acute Hospital Sites
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,150,000 excluding VAT
- £7,380,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Community Sites
Description
Provision of Clinical Waste Management Services to Community Sites
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,100,000 excluding VAT
- £4,920,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Tender submission deadline
16 December 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:
Phone: 0800 9956035
E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality is splint into Specification (60%) and Social Value (10%). Please refer to the tender document for more detailed information. |
Quality | 70.00% |
| Cost | Cost is weighted 30% |
Cost | 30.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWW-7958-CHJD
Westmorland General Hospital, Trust HQ, Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - central government