Clinical & Sharps Waste Management
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITEDEstimated Value
Up to £264,082,500
Deadline
21 September 2026
Published
11 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Supply Chain Coordination Limited (“NHS Supply Chain”) is establishing a Framework for Clinical & Sharps Waste Management. The Framework covers a wide variety of products and services.
Please review the specific Lot information further down this notice regarding which products are covered under which Lot. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commerc... • Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP): Tenderers must have a valid CRP link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Where Supplier has no website, the CRP is provided in PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Excused in exceptional circumstances. • Cyber Security: If you handle patient or personal data, or provide any IT systems, services, or devices you will need to have a Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificate.
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.
Lots (1)
- Lot 1Plastic Clinical & Sharps Containers Lot 2: Non Plastic Clinical & Sharps Containers Lot 3: Lead Liners Lot 4: Sharps Pads & Associated Products Lot 5: Services (Reusable Clinical & Sharps end to end, Waste collection & Waste Collection & recovery) For this tender, the following requirements will apply: • ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) certification accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Tenderer’s and the product’s supply chain
Eligibility & compliance
This should include, but not be limited to, sales, manufacturing, storage and distribution ('ISO Certification') Link for acceptable UKAS alternatives https://iaf.nu/en/accreditation-bodies/ • CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates are required where applicable to be presented at submission stage of the tender. • Modern Slavery for Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least £36 million must have a link to their modern slavery statement on their website • Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above within 12 months prior to the Tender Close Date and shared with NHS Supply Chain Coordination via the share function on the SRS Portal: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/login • Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment – Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved ‘Level One’ or above within 12 months prior to the Tender Close Date.
Additional details
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.
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.
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. 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.
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Supply Chain Coordination LimitedKey Dates
Published
11 September 2026
Submission deadline
21 September 2026
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