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Primary Packaging for the Disposal of Clinical Waste

  • First published: 17 February 2026
  • Last modified: 17 February 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-060cc4
Published by:
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Authority ID:
AA77992
Publication date:
17 February 2026
Deadline date:
27 February 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is seeking to establish a Framework for the supply and delivery of Containers for the safe disposal of Sharps and/or Non-sharps Clinical Waste.

Full notice text

Changes to notice

Description

Please be advised that the following Deadlines within the Section entitled 'Submission' have been amended as follows:-

Enquiry deadline was 13 February 2026 and has been extended to:-

17 February 2026 15:00 hours

Tender submission deadline was 23 February 2026 and has been extended to:-

27 February 2026 15:00 hours

Scope

Procurement reference

5871231

Procurement description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is seeking to establish a Framework for the supply and delivery of Containers for the safe disposal of Sharps and/or Non-sharps Clinical Waste.

Main category

Goods

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

10499000 GBP to 10499000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 June 2026, 00:00AM to 31 May 2030, 23:59PM

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Contracting authority

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: A Floor, Belfast City Hospital, Lisburn Road

Town/City: Belfast

Postcode: BT9 7AB

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQJ-5727-JCLR

NUTS code: UKN06

Email: sourcing.palsballymena@hscni.net

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Bretten Hall, Bush Road

Town/City: Antrim

Postcode: BT41 2RL

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBRP-6676-CQZY

NUTS code: UKN0D

Email: sourcing.palsballymena@hscni.net

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland

South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Ulster Hospital, Upper Newtownards Rd

Town/City: Belfast

Postcode: BT16 1RH

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLGY-6381-WWWR

NUTS code: UKN0E

Email: sourcing.palsballymena@hscni.net

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Craigavon Area Hospital, 68 Lurgan Road

Town/City: Portadown

Postcode: BT63 5QQ

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJCC-1957-RCGP

NUTS code: UKN07

Email: sourcing.palsballymena@hscni.net

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland

Western Health and Social Care Trust

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Glenshane Road

Town/City: Londonderry

Postcode: BT47 6SB

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTVW-2397-PWCT

NUTS code: UKN0A

Email: sourcing.palsballymena@hscni.net

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Trust

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road

Town/City: Belfast

Postcode: BT8 8SG

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNY-7965-NNDW

NUTS code: UKN0E

Email: sourcing.palsballymena@hscni.net

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Belfast City Hospital

Town/City: Belfast

Postcode: BT9 7TS

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTNY-7183-GXBY

NUTS code: UKN06

Email: sourcing.palsballymena@hscni.net

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland

Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 77 Boucher Crescent

Town/City: Belfast

Postcode: BT12 6HU

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWNJ-1991-NGDW

NUTS code: UKN06

Email: sourcing.palsballymena@hscni.net

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Framework

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0.0000%

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

Framework operation description

This is a closed Framework which will operate either a Direct Call-Off system or Secondary Competition whereby the Buyer will engage the services of the Framework Provider through a Direct Call-off or Secondary Competition or both. As detailed within the Tender documentation.

Lots

Divided into 3 lots

Lot 1 - Supply and Delivery of Sharps Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products

Lot number: 1

Description

The supply and delivery of Sharps Clinical Waste Containers intended to hold Hazardous Sharps Clinical Waste

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £4,492,000 (excluding VAT) £0 to £5,392,000 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.

CPV classifications

  • 44613800 - Containers for waste material
  • 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
  • 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
  • 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
  • 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Lot value (estimated)

4492000 GBP Excluding VAT

5392000 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 June 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 May 2030, 23:59PM

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Award criteria

Weighting description

As detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Mandatory Mid-Tier Schedules

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Compliance with the scope and requirement of Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Confirmation that the Supplier will provide a copy of the plan as per paragraph 6.6.1 Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Confirmation that the Supplier will provide their approach to supporting the Buyer as per paragraph 6.11.5, Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Confirmation that the Supplier will provide a copy of their Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan as per paragraph 21.2, Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: price

Name

Price

Description

100% as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Product Assessment

Description

Validation of conformance to Annex A - Sample Submission Instructions and Annex B - Compliance Delivery Document and Annex C - Sample and Packaging Assessment Document - as applicable to the lot.

Lot 2 - Supply and Delivery of Plastic Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products

Lot number: 2

Description

Supply and Delivery of Plastic Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products.

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £5,744,000 (excluding VAT) and £0 to £6,893,000 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.

CPV classifications

  • 44613800 - Containers for waste material
  • 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
  • 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
  • 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
  • 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Lot value (estimated)

5744000 GBP Excluding VAT

6893000 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 June 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 May 2030, 23:59PM

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Lot 3 - Supply and Delivery of Non-Plastic Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products

Lot number: 3

Description

Supply and Delivery of Non-Plastic Clinical Waste Containers and Associated Products.

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £263,000 (excluding VAT) and £0 to £316,000 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.

CPV classifications

  • 44613800 - Containers for waste material
  • 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
  • 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
  • 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
  • 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Lot value (estimated)

263000

Award criteria

Weighting description

As detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Mandatory Mid-Tier Schedules

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Compliance with the scope and requirement of Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Confirmation that the Supplier will provide a copy of the plan as per paragraph 7.5.1 Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Confirmation that the Supplier will provide a copy of their Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan as per paragraph 21.2, Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: price

Name

Price

Description

100% as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Product Assessment

Description

Validation of conformance to Annex A - Sample Submission Instructions and Annex B - Compliance Delivery Document and Annex C - Sample and Packaging Assessment Document - as applicable to the lot.

Award criteria

Weighting description

As detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Mandatory Mid-Tier Schedules

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Compliance with the scope and requirement of Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Confirmation that the Supplier will provide a copy of the plan as per paragraph 7.5.1 Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Confirmation that the Supplier will provide a copy of their Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan as per paragraph 21.2, Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: price

Name

Price

Description

100% as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Product Assessment

Description

Validation of conformance to Annex A - Sample Submission Instructions and Annex B - Compliance Delivery Document and Annex C - Sample and Packaging Assessment Document - as applicable to the lot.

GBP Excluding VAT

316000 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 June 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 May 2030, 23:59PM

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Award criteria

Weighting description

As detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Mandatory Mid-Tier Schedules

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Compliance with the scope and requirement of Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Confirmation that the Supplier will provide a copy of the plan as per paragraph 8.3.1 Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Confirmation that the Supplier will provide their approach to supporting the Buyer as per paragraph 8.11.5, Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Confirmation that the Supplier will provide a copy of their Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan as per paragraph 21.2, Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: price

Name

Price

Description

100% as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Product Assessment

Description

Validation of conformance to Annex A - Sample Submission Instructions and Annex B - Compliance Delivery Document and Annex C - Sample and Packaging Assessment Document - as applicable to the lot.

Award criteria

Weighting description

As detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Mandatory Mid-Tier Schedules

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Compliance with the scope and requirement of Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Confirmation that the Supplier will provide a copy of the plan as per paragraph 8.3.1 Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Confirmation that the Supplier will provide their approach to supporting the Buyer as per paragraph 8.11.5, Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Confirmation that the Supplier will provide a copy of their Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan as per paragraph 21.2, Schedule 02 (Specification)

Description

Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: price

Name

Price

Description

100% as detailed in the Tender documentation

Type: quality

Name

Product Assessment

Description

Validation of conformance to Annex A - Sample Submission Instructions and Annex B - Compliance Delivery Document and Annex C - Sample and Packaging Assessment Document - as applicable to the lot.

Submission

Tender submission deadline

27 February 2026, 15:00PM

Enquiry deadline

17 February 2026, 15:00PM

Date of award of contract

01 May 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Is this a recurring procurement?

No

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)

16 November 2029, 23:59PM

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Documents

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
44613800 Containers for waste material Large containers
33000000 Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products Materials and Products
90500000 Refuse and waste related services Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
90510000 Refuse disposal and treatment Refuse and waste related services
90000000 Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services Environment and Sanitation

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:
N/a
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

Date Details
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