NHS & Hospitals

Frequently asked questions

Can local trusts procure Bergmann Direct equipment through official NHS Frameworks?

Yes. Bergmann Direct is an official supplier on the NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Sustainable Healthcare Waste Management Framework. This allows NHS Trusts to directly and compliantly procure or lease our waste minimisation equipment without going through a lengthy standalone tender process.

What financing and procurement models do you offer for NHS Trusts?

To accommodate capital constraints across different trusts, we offer flexible acquisition models. You can choose from outright capital purchase, short or long-term rental, or fixed-term leasing across our entire range of compactors and food waste dryers.

How does Bergmann Direct's waste machinery support the Net Zero NHS Carbon Footprint Plus targets?

Our machinery targets both direct and indirect scope emissions. By using our compactors and food waste dryers to achieve up to an 80% reduction in waste volume, hospitals drastically cut the number of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) waste collection movements required. Fewer collection vehicles entering the estate directly reduces both carbon emissions and localised air pollution around the hospital.

Is Bergmann Direct waste equipment compliant with HTM 07-01 (Health Technical Memorandum) guidelines?

Yes. Our equipment is designed to help estates comply with HTM 07-01: Safe Management of Healthcare Waste by facilitating the strict segregation of non-clinical streams (like municipal food waste and cardboard packaging) from clinical waste streams. Keeping these streams separate prevents costly cross contamination and ensures the hospital meets its statutory environmental duties.