Scope
Reference
SBU-FTS-59255
Description
The provision of Waste Bags and Aprons to NHS Wales Hospitals and Sites
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £5,380,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
12 Month extension option available
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
N/A
Justification for framework term over 4 years
N/A
Framework operation description
Please see documentation on Etender Wales
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
N/A
Technical ability conditions of participation
N/A
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Please submit your tender via ETender Wales (ITT_120274)
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 November 2027
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Commercial Evaluation |
Price | 60.00% |
| Sustainability, Foundational Economy and Social Value | Sustainability, Foundational Economy and Social Value |
Quality | 15.00% |
| Staff and Account Management | Staff and Account Management |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Innovation and Quality Assurance | Innovation and Quality Assurance |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Invoicing | Invoicing |
Quality | 5.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 Days
Description of risks to contract performance
Please see tender documentation on ETender Wales
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RQF
4-5 Charnwood Court
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Libby Poley-Jones
Email: libby.poley-jones@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales