Reusable Clinical Waste Containers 2026

The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence for a Reusable Waste Container Service for Healthcare Sharps. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £1,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (3+1 year), if extended, is anticipated to be approximately £5,100,000. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.