Sharpsmart

Sharpsmart

Safety-driven sharps waste containment solutions

Overview

Sharpsmart provides safety-driven clinical waste solutions for healthcare facilities, including the Sharpsmart collector and tailored waste services. Facilities use sealed sharps containers and rely on service teams to collect and process waste in a compliant, infection-controlled way with an eye toward reducing environmental impact. The offering is distinguished by peer-reviewed safety data for its containers, a scalable global service, and a strong emphasis on sustainability and cost reduction. Its goal is to make healthcare environments safer, more compliant, and less polluting while helping facilities meet budget and environmental targets.

About Sharpsmart

Simplify's Rating
Why Sharpsmart is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Durham, United Kingdom

Founded

1986

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • NHS Supply Chain named Sharpsmart one of three suppliers on the 2026 framework.
  • Sharpsmart won 13 of 17 NHS contracts in the November 2025 ICB procurement.
  • The May 2026 Normanton expansion supports more reliable service for over 100 acute hospitals.

What critics are saying

  • Stericycle and Grundon beat Sharpsmart on parts of NHS procurement in January 2026.
  • HPFT's April 2026 disclosure marked Sharpsmart unsuccessful on a clinical waste contract.
  • Reusable-container economics face procurement scrutiny if NHS frameworks shift toward single-use or incumbents.

What makes Sharpsmart unique

  • Sharpsmart pioneered reusable sharps containers in the UK since 2000.
  • Its January 2026 NHS framework spans end-to-end container service, training, audits, and data.
  • The Normanton plant upgrade added flood defenses, EV charging, and cleaner logistics in May 2026.

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