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Insulin Pumps, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Products Contributing to the Delivery of Hybrid Closed Loop Pathways and Associated Products

NHS Supply Chain

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04 Mar 2025 at 14:35

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06 Feb 2025 at 16:37

Tender Notice
Planning

07 Nov 2024 at 13:42

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Supply Chain Coordination Limited has successfully concluded the award of a Framework Agreement for the procurement of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring products, effective from 28th November 2025 to 27th November 2027. This procurement, initiated as an open procedure, aims to supply medical consumables across multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process was guided by an anticipated first-year expenditure ranging from £240,000,000 to £267,000,000, leading to an estimated total framework value of up to £1,067,000,000. Notably, the NHS Supply Chain has been responsible for coordinating the purchase and distribution to various NHS entities, statutory bodies, and private healthcare sectors within the UK, following guidelines from NICE's technology appraisal and NHS England's implementation plan.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business expansion, especially for suppliers of medical devices and industry-specific software packages related to insulin delivery systems. The framework agreement facilitates direct contracts allowing NHS Trusts, government departments, and private healthcare entities to procure essential medical supplies, ensuring a steady demand and potential for increased spend in subsequent years. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, fostering a diverse supplier landscape. Business strategies can be enhanced by offering value-added services, discounted pricing, and commitment initiatives, providing a competitive edge and maximising growth potential within the medical consumables market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insulin Pumps, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Products Contributing to the Delivery of Hybrid Closed Loop Pathways and Associated Products

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Insulin Pumps, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Products Contributing to the Delivery of Hybrid Closed Loop Pathways and Associated Products. This includes but not limited to tethered and patch insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring devices, products that contribute to the functionality of hybrid closed loop insulin delivery systems, and consumables. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated in the first year that spend will be approximately PS215,015,000 - PS245,017,000 GBP excluding VAT), however this is approximate only and may vary depending on requirements of bodies purchasing under the Framework. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies from suppliers not appointed to the Framework at its sole discretion. Estimated total value over the 4 year agreement is approximately PS960,000,000 to PS1,067,000,000 GBP (excluding VAT). Applicants may bid for one, more than one or all of the Lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this. Under this Framework Agreement, there will be one method for supply - Direct Contract Goods. For the Goods identified as Direct Contract Goods 1) NHS Supply Chain; 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the successful supplier for any of the Goods under the Framework Agreement. Direct contracts placed under the Framework Agreement by parties other than NHS Supply Chain are between the party and the supplier, NHS Supply Chain will not be a party to those contracts. The term of contracts formed under the Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself. NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful Suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment initiatives. NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13650ef2-0040-42d4-98e9-af1283571b69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d15369-6ea1-4168-a1df-d95c3f83d450
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33194110 - Infusion pumps

33194120 - Infusion supplies

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,067,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 27 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Supply Chain
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

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