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Award

20 Aug 2025 at 16:15

Tender

19 Dec 2022 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Supply Chain Coordination Limited, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a procurement process titled "External Defibrillation," under the industry category of medical equipment and supplies. This open procedure sought suppliers for external defibrillators intended for the NHS Supply Chain to support community, hospital, and emergency sectors across regions such as the North East, West Midlands, and London, among others, in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached completion with an award active since 31 July 2023, and the contract period spans from 31 July 2023 to 30 July 2027. The total contract value reaches GBP 120,000,000, with ample opportunity for participation by SMEs and VCSEs.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical devices and supplies, particularly those with capabilities in emergency healthcare equipment, such as defibrillators and CPR aides. Given the contract's alignment with NHS needs, suppliers offering innovative, high-quality products that adhere to medical safety standards are well-positioned to compete. The framework agreement accommodates multiple suppliers, providing growth potential through extended market access. Organisations like Aero Healt, British Heart Foundation, and supportive SMEs have been awarded contracts, illustrating the opportunities available for a wide range of business scales and capabilities within this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

External Defibrillation

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for supply to the NHS Supply Chain and its customer base via the NHS Supply Chain Delivery Models and Direct route of supply of External Defibrillators for use in the community, hospital and emergency sectors, Also provide access to Chest Compression devices to aid CPR in a Cardiac Arrest. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-706c9834-19f0-4509-ac64-436070a36dec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26bf3a7-ffbd-48a2-9720-f7dfe156e35c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33182100 - Defibrillator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 30 Jul 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

Aero Healthcare UK

Baywater Healthcare UK Limited

BHA Medical Limited

British Heart Foundation

Cardiac Services

CorMed-DX Ltd

Crest Medical Ltd

IMPERATIVE TRAINING LTD

Lyreco UK Limited

MARTEK MARINE LIMITED

Mindray (UK) Limited

Nihon Kohden UK Ltd

Ortivus UK Ltd

Ortus Technology Limited

OscarTech UK Ltd

Philips Electronics UK Limited

Reliance Medical Ltd

Schiller UK Ltd

Stryker UK Limited

UNIMED PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED

Wel Medical Ltd

Zoll Medical UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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