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Open for bidsUnited KingdomGoodsFramework agreement£264,082,500

Clinical & Sharps Waste Management

Published
Published 5 February 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 14 September 2026 (20 days left)

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Overview

NHS Supply Chain is establishing a framework for clinical and sharps waste management products and services, structured across five lots: plastic clinical and sharps containers, non-plastic containers, lead liners, sharps pads and associated products, and waste collection and recovery services. Tenderers must meet specified requirements including ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 13485:2016 certification, CE certification where applicable, modern slavery assessments, sustainable supplier accreditation, carbon reduction plans, and cyber security certification if handling patient data.

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Lots (5)

  • Plastic Clinical & Sharps Containers

    Single Use and Recoverable/ Multi Use Polypropylene Sharps Containers: Rigid, puncture‑resistant medical waste containers specifically engineered for the safe disposal of needles, scalpels, lancets, and other sharp medical instruments. Single Use and Recoverable/ Multi Use Polypropylene Clinical Waste Containers: Durable, hygienic, and lightweight containment solutions designed for the safe collection, storage, and transportation of clinical, hospital, toxic, and general medical waste.

    £48,852,637
  • Non Plastic Clinical & Sharps Containers

    Single Use Non-plastic Based Sharps Containers: Rigid, puncture‑resistant medical waste containers specifically engineered for the safe disposal of needles, scalpels, lancets, and other sharp medical instruments. Single Use Non-plastic Based Clinical Waste Containers: Durable, hygienic, and lightweight containment solutions designed for the safe collection, storage, and transportation of clinical, hospital, toxic, and general medical waste.

    £11,502,000
  • Lead Liners

    Lead liners are heavy-duty internal linings or inserts used within clinical waste containers to provide enhanced protection when handling hazardous, high-risk, or radioactive waste materials. Made from lead or lead-composite materials, they offer high-density shielding, helping to contain harmful substances and prevent exposure.

    £21,850,000
  • Sharps Pads & Associated Products

    Plastic Containers for Contaminated Swabs: Specialized, leak‑proof, and securely closable containers designed to safely collect, count and contain swabs that have been exposed to bodily fluids, pathogens, or chemical agents during medical procedures. Plastic Bags for Contaminated Swabs: leak‑proof, durable, and clearly labelled biohazard bags designed for the safe containment , counting and segregation of swabs that have been exposed to bodily fluids, pathogens, or diagnostic materials. Sharps Pads: Single-use absorbent pads providing a safe, stable surface for handling, counting and disposing of contaminated sharps in healthcare settings. Sharps Boxes: Rigid, puncture‑resistant, leak‑proof containers for the safe handling, counting & disposal of medical sharps. Needle Removal/ Deactivation Devices Specialist safety tools for the safe handling and disposal of used needles and sharps, enabling quick removal, deactivation, and containment to reduce needlestick injuries and cross-contamination.

    £7,680,500
  • Services (Reusable Clinical & Sharps end to end, Waste collection & Waste Collection & recovery)

    Polypropylene Sharps Containers: Rigid, puncture‑resistant medical waste containers specifically engineered for the safe disposal of needles, scalpels, lancets, and other sharp medical instruments. Polypropylene Clinical Waste Containers: Durable, hygienic, and lightweight containment solutions designed for the safe collection, storage, and transportation of clinical, hospital, toxic, and general medical waste.

    £174,197,363

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£264,082,500
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
5 February 2026
Questions by
7 September 2026
Deadline
14 September 2026
Classification (CPV)
Medical consumablesDisposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumablesSharps containersSharps padsMiscellaneous medical devices and productsWaste and rubbish containers and binsContainers for waste materialOther containers+4 more

Notice history

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  1. Tender Update

    24 August 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    13 August 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    5 February 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    5 February 2026

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