Sustainable Biological Waste Management

Procurement reference

G/1070

Procurement description

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is exploring innovative and sustainable solutions for the management, treatment and disposal of biological waste streams.

The Trust is seeking to understand the current market capability in relation to on-site and off-site treatment solutions, equipment provision, managed services and emerging technologies that may support reductions in waste transport, carbon emissions and reliance on traditional disposal methods.

Waste streams currently under consideration may include:

- Human anatomical waste

- Catering and food waste

- Other biological waste streams as appropriate

The Trust is undertaking this engagement to inform future procurement strategy, specification development and route-to-market decisions.

Main category

Services

Contract dates (estimated)

01 April 2027, 00:00AM to 31 March 2032, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2037

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

CPV classifications

• 42914000 - Recycling equipment
• 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
• 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2032, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 March 2037, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Engagement process description

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is exploring options for the sustainable management and treatment of biological waste streams.

The Trust is seeking to better understand the market, available technologies, service models and procurement options before determining its future requirements and route to market.

Potential areas of scope may include the treatment, disposal and management of human anatomical waste, food waste and other biological waste streams.

As part of this exercise, the Trust wishes to identify suppliers capable of providing:

- On-site treatment solutions

- Off-site treatment solutions

- Equipment supply

- Rental or leasing models

- Managed service solutions

- Associated maintenance and support services

Interested organisations are invited to register their interest and provide a brief overview of their solution, relevant experience and any available framework routes.

Following review of responses, the Trust may undertake further market engagement activities including supplier questionnaires, supplier presentations and one-to-one discussions.

This notice is issued for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.

Due date

01 January 2027, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No