TD1032 - Needle Exchange Supply of Goods (LOT 1) and Collection of Waste Service (LOT 2)

This contract is to secure the provision of a Needle Exchange Goods (LOT1) and associated Waste Collection Service (LOT2) for use in community pharmacies that are contracted to deliver the Needle Exchange Service in Derby City.

The goods to be supplied are pre prepared single use, sterile packs for use by both drug and steroid users. The supplier will hold a recognised quality standard.

A clinical waste collection and removal service is required to dispose of the returned contaminated sharps products collected by the pharmacies. The provider will hold the relevant licence for waste disposal.

10. pharmacies are currently commissioned in the city to deliver the Needle Exchange Service although this is subject to change during the course of the contract.

Bidders can apply for LOT 1, LOT 2 or both LOTS.

Bidders applying for LOT 2 must have a Certificate of Registration in place from the Environment Agency and an Environmental Permit (Waste Management Licence) in place.

The contract period is 3 years the contract is estimated to commence 1st April 2016 and expire 31st March 2019.

The estimated contract value is approximately 110,000 GBP per annum for LOT 1 and 19,000 GBP per annum for LOT 2. Totalling 130,000 GBP per annum.

The maximum contract value over the 3 year period is 390,000 GBP.

Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 on 23 November 2015. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 (2pm) on 26 November 2015. Select the ‘apply online’ link in the bottom right hand corner of this notice, this will transfer you to the Councils e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.