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Contract Notice

Framework Agreement for the provision of Waste Management Services

  • First published: 24 August 2024
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-049395
Published by:
HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE)
Authority ID:
AA84553
Publication date:
24 August 2024
Deadline date:
25 September 2024
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

HealthTrust Europe is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Waste Management Services, the framework shall have 7 Lots:

• Lot 1 - Domestic/Recycling Waste

• Lot 2 - Clinical Waste

• Lot 3 - Reusable Sharps Waste

• Lot 4 - Confidential Waste

• Lot 5 - Total Waste Management

• Lot 6 - IT Asset Disposal (ITAD)

• Lot 7 - NHS Cheshire and Merseyside bespoke service - (Domestic and Confidential Waste)

HTE proposes to enter into the Framework Agreement for a maximum period of 4 years with the successful Tenderer (Successful Tenderers), being an initial 3 years period and the option to extend by 1 year period of 12 months, after the initial period.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE)

19 George Road

Edgbaston, Birmingham

B15 1NU

UK

Contact person: Lewis Gardner

Telephone: +44 08458875000

E-mail: lewis.gardner@htepg.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Health

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Waste Management Services

II.1.2) Main CPV code

90524400

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

HealthTrust Europe is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Waste Management Services, the framework shall have 7 Lots:

• Lot 1 - Domestic/Recycling Waste

• Lot 2 - Clinical Waste

• Lot 3 - Reusable Sharps Waste

• Lot 4 - Confidential Waste

• Lot 5 - Total Waste Management

• Lot 6 - IT Asset Disposal (ITAD)

• Lot 7 - NHS Cheshire and Merseyside bespoke service - (Domestic and Confidential Waste)

HTE proposes to enter into the Framework Agreement for a maximum period of 4 years with the successful Tenderer (Successful Tenderers), being an initial 3 years period and the option to extend by 1 year period of 12 months, after the initial period.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Domestic, General and Recycling Waste

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

90500000

90510000

90513000

90513300

90524400

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Collection, transportation, disposal, and recycling of domestic, general, recycling and miscellaneous waste (mixed municipal waste and related sources that is the same as, or like, black-bag domestic waste from domestic households), may also include food waste, non-hazardous waste, and offensive/hygiene waste. This will be broken down into the following categories:

General waste

Recycling (for glass, metal, cardboard, plastics, and similar recyclable waste systems where necessary)

Food waste

WEEE waste

Bulk waste

TERMS AND CONDITIONS/ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, The management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.

SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION

This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk.

Log into the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link.

These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ITT to access the content.

Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page.

This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page.

You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box.

Follow the on screen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT.

Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page.

If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at

help@bravosolution.co.uk.

HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk.

Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical Envelopes in Bravo in full.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework will run for a minimum of 36 months (3 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 12 months (1 year).

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This framework will run for a minimum of 36 months (3 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 12 months (1 year).

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Clinical Waste

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34928480

42320000

90524000

90524100

90524200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The collection, transportation, and disposal of clinical waste may include healthcare waste, infectious waste, sharps, pathological waste, pharmaceutical waste, offensive/hygiene waste, hazardous and non-hazardous healthcare waste. May include the supply of sharps containers.

Clinical Waste as defined under The Controlled Waste Regulations 1992 means:

"…any waste which consists wholly or partly of human or animal tissue, blood or other body fluids, excretions, drugs or other pharmaceutical products, swabs or dressings, syringes, needles or other sharp instruments, being waste which unless rendered safe may prove hazardous to any person coming into contact with it, and;

any other waste arising from medical, nursing, dental, veterinary, pharmaceutical or similar practice, investigation, treatment, care, teaching or research, or the collection of blood for transfusion, being waste which may cause infection to any person coming into contact with it."

TERMS AND CONDITIONS/ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, The management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.

SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION

This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk.

Log into the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link.

These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ITT to access the content.

Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page.

This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page.

You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box.

Follow the on screen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT.

Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page.

If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at

help@bravosolution.co.uk.

HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk.

Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical Envelopes in Bravo in full.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework will run for a minimum of 36 months (3 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 12 months (1 year)

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This framework will run for a minimum of 36 months (3 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 12 months (1 year)

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Reusable Sharps Waste

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33141123

90520000

90524000

90524100

90524200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The service to include storage, collection, treatment, and return of sharps waste containers designed for the disposal of sharp medical waste, such as needles, syringes, lancets, scalpels, contaminated glass slides and cover slips, razors, and blades.

The waste management process is expected to cover the collection, emptying and sanitization of the containers in a controlled environment. The return and replacement of the used containers after being treated, sanitised and reassembled to be re-used.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS/ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, The management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation,as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.

SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION

This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk.

Log into the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link.

These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ITT to access the content.

Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page.

This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page.

You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box.

Follow the on screen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT.

Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page.

If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at

help@bravosolution.co.uk.

HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk.

Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical Envelopes in Bravo in full.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract shall be for the period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to renew for one period of 12 months (1 year) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contract shall be for the period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to renew for one period of 12 months (1 year) at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Confidential Waste

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34928480

44613800

90500000

90513000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The storage, collection, and final disposal of confidential waste. This includes (but is not exclusive to) the following: confidential wastepaper, carbon paper, coloured paper, computer paper, fax paper, glossy paper, invoice paper, laser printouts, ledger paper, general stationary, NCR paper, transparencies, and other confidential non-paper items such as x-rays and imaging reports. This is to include waste minimisation and incorporated recycling systems.

The service should include on-site and off-site shredding services.

The Tenderer must be able to carry out a start-to-end process of the collection and destruction of confidential waste compliantly and securely.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS/ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, The management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.

SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION

This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk.

Log into the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link.

These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ITT to access the content.

Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page.

This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page.

You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box.

Follow the on screen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT.

Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page.

If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at

help@bravosolution.co.uk.

HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk.

Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical Envelopes in Bravo in full.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework will run for a minimum of 36 months (3 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 12 months (1 year).

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This framework will run for a minimum of 36 months (3 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 12 months (1 year).

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Total Waste Management

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34928480

42320000

44613800

45222110

90500000

90513000

90524000

90524100

90524200

90524300

90524400

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The storage, collection and final disposal of waste generated by public sector organisations for the following types of waste:

- Domestic/Recycling Waste Management

- Clinical Waste Management

- Reusable Sharps Waste Management

- Confidential Waste Management

Provision of a total waste management solution, to include a one-stop-shop solution for the collection, transportation and disposal of an Authority’s waste. To include audit services, waste management services and contract management services.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS/ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, The management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.

SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION

This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk.

Log into the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link.

These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ITT to access the content.

Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page.

This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page.

You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box.

Follow the on screen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT.

Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page.

If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at

help@bravosolution.co.uk.

HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk.

Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical Envelopes in Bravo in full.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework will run for a minimum of 36 months (3 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 24 months (1 year).

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This framework will run for a minimum of 36 months (3 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 24 months (1 year).

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

IT Asset Disposal (ITAD)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

90500000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is the provision of IT Asset Disposal service to ensure the end-of-life of IT equipment are managed responsibly, securely and sustainably. The services expected should ensure the safe and efficient retirement of IT assets. This includes data destruction, recycling, and remarketing.

Secure data destruction methods, such as degaussing, shredding, and software wiping, are essential components of ITAD services to prevent data breaches and protect sensitive information.

Services shall consist of the Supplier providing an IT and Asset Waste Management Service to deliver the following:

Collection of assets, including data-bearing and non-data-bearing assets, from secure storage or other locations agreed with the Participating Authority.

Transportation of and final disposal of assets in line with GDPR and necessary accreditation and certification.

The service may also include options of IT assets through refurbishment, resale, or recycling.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS/ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, The management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.

SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION

This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk.

Log into the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link.

These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ITT to access the content.

Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page.

This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page.

You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box.

Follow the on screen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT.

Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page.

If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at

help@bravosolution.co.uk.

HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk.

Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical Envelopes in Bravo in full.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework will run for a minimum of 36 months (3 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 12 months (1 year).

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This framework will run for a minimum of 36 months (3 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 12 months (1 year).

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

NHS Cheshire & Merseyside Bespoke Service

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34928480

44613800

90500000

90510000

90513000

90513300

90524400

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision of domestic, general, recycling and confidential waste services to the following NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Trusts:

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

East Cheshire NHS Trust - Domestic and general waste only

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust

General/Domestic Waste and Recycling - Interested bidders are invited to tender for the group of the Trusts requirement which will consist of collection and disposal of their domestic and general waste in accordance with all relevant regulations and legislation with a view to increase recycling and minimisation of waste thus reducing the Trust's environmental impact.

The services required are for non-clinical waste streams includes, but not limited to cardboard, glass, general non-confidential office waste, plastic bottles, textiles, offensive waste, hazardous waste, organic food waste, mattresses, furniture, WEEE and batteries (including lead acid, Ni-Cd and Lithium).

Confidential Waste Service - The collection and disposal of their Confidential Waste in accordance with all relevant regulations and legislation with a view to increasing recycling and minimisation of waste thus reducing the Trust's environmental impact. Suppliers shall offer on-site and off-site destruction services in accordance with BS EN 15713:2023. Material that belongs to confidential waste may include, but is not limited to:

- Records containing personal or medical information (e.g., forms, payrolls, pensions records, completed questionnaires, staff files).

- Records of a commercially sensitive nature (e.g., contracts, tenders, purchasing and maintenance records, legal documents).

- Records concerning intellectual property rights (e.g., unpublished research data, draft papers, and manuscripts).

Other materials that may require disposal and destruction within confidential waste include:

- Various types of paper

- Microfiche and microfilm

- Recording media

- CDs / DVDs. Blu-Ray disks, computer equipment, and accessories

- ID/swipe cards

- Branded clothing

Specialist suppliers within the different waste streams will be considered as part of the tender process on the basis that only ancillary services are subcontracted.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS/ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, The management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.

SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION

This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk.

Log into the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link.

These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page.

This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page.

You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box.

Follow the on screen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT.

Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page.

If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at

help@bravosolution.co.uk.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework will run for a minimum of 36 months (3 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 12 months (1 year)

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This framework will run for a minimum of 36 months (3 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 12 months (1 year)

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

HTE may request such information as may be requested pursuant to Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Details are provided in the Selection Questionnaire/Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:

HTE may request such information as may be requested pursuant to Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Details are provided in the Selection Questionnaire/Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:

HTE may request such information as may be requested pursuant to Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Details are provided in the Selection Questionnaire/Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 25/09/2024

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 26/09/2024

Local time: 09:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

HTE is undertaking central purchasing body activities in carrying out this tender exercise by virtue of its partnership with MSE. Notwithstanding HTE's relationship with MSE, it is HTE conducting this tender exercise and all enquiries should be directed to HTE as confirmed in Section 1 above.

MSE and not HTE will execute the resultant framework agreement with successful bidders.

The bodies to whom the use of this Agreement will be open include all contracting

authorities in the UK as defined in Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as may be updated from time to time. In particular, the following entities in the UK (particularly those of a health and/or social care nature) are envisaged as Agreement users: Public sector classification guide and forward work plan - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

To view the list use the downloadable spreadsheet. This list includes each organisation’s successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations and associated organisation created due to any organisational changes.

This Agreement will be open to any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health, and/or social care nature or which have a similar procurement need, and/or any UK based central government authority listed at Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, in respect of any goods or services to any of the above listed organization.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Legal Department, HealthTrust Europe

19 George Road

Edgbaston, Birmingham

B15 1NU

UK

Telephone: +44 1216871350

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

HTE will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract may be entered into.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

23/08/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
90524100 Clinical-waste collection services Medical waste services
90524200 Clinical-waste disposal services Medical waste services
90524400 Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste Medical waste services
44613800 Containers for waste material Large containers
90524000 Medical waste services Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
90513000 Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services Refuse disposal and treatment
90520000 Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services Refuse and waste related services
90500000 Refuse and waste related services Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
90510000 Refuse disposal and treatment Refuse and waste related services
90513300 Refuse incineration services Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
90524300 Removal services of biological waste Medical waste services
33141123 Sharps containers Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
34928480 Waste and rubbish containers and bins Road furniture
45222110 Waste disposal site construction work Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways
42320000 Waste incinerators Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
lewis.gardner@htepg.com
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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