This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jun 2023 at 10:04

Tender

13 Oct 2022 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain has awarded a contract for the supply of Medical Examination Gloves. The contract covers four lots including Nitrile, Specialist, Vinyl, and Latex gloves, all conforming to European Standard EN 455. The initial contract term is 2 years with possible extensions up to 4 years. The procurement method used was an open procedure above threshold. The contract value is 74,593,250 GBP, and the contract period is from April 26, 2023, to April 25, 2027.

This tender for Medical Examination Gloves from the NHS Supply Chain presents an opportunity for suppliers in the disposable gloves industry to engage in a framework agreement for supplying various types of medical gloves. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate in this tender process, as the procurement is open and SME-friendly. The contract awards were made to multiple suppliers, offering collaboration opportunities for businesses across different scales.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Medical Examination Gloves CF Awarded Contract

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement for the supply of Medical Examination Gloves is divided into four (4) lots. Bidders may submit tenders for a single lot, a combination of the four (4) lots or all lots available. Lot structure and scope as detailed below: Lot 1 - 6N Nitrile Examination Gloves Lot 2 - Specialist Examination Gloves, with the scope of: - Chemotherapy Gloves - Long Cuff Gloves - Gauntlet Gloves - 9N - Sterile Gloves - Accelerator Free Gloves Lot 3 - Vinyl Gloves Lot 4 - Latex Gloves Medical gloves must comply with the European Standard EN 455. This contract will be let for an initial 2 year term, with optional extensions to not exceed 4 years in total. This procurement permitted a conditional appointment, which means a supplier has been included on the Framework Agreement and immediately suspended from the Framework Agreement subject to the satisfactory completion of the Conditions set out in their award. In this award, as of 26 April 2023, all suppliers have been conditionally appointed to this framework agreement and are immediately suspended from the contract, until the particular conditions (including modern slavery and third-party audit requirements) outlined in the ITT have been satisfied. The Suppliers will be providing updated information as part of contract management for review by the Authority, in order to lift conditions, so that supply requirements can be met.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d4a6d6a-0883-41ba-ad66-e8ee58fccc0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5433a8e-e53b-492f-9ea1-2d8c940899a4
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
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18424300 - Disposable gloves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,593,208 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£745,932,508 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20233 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2023 - 25 Apr 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

2San Global Limited

Abena UK Limited

Ansell Healthcare Europe sa/nv

Bunzl Retail & Healthcare Supplies Ltd

Cargo Services Far East Limited

Ergea UK and Ireland Ltd

Globus (shetland) ltd

H&R Healthcare Ltd

Medicom Healthpro Ltd

Meditrade UK Ltd

Medline Industries Ltd

ORN International T/A Spectra Corporate

Polyco Healthline

Reliance Medical Ltd

Schottlander

Semperit Investments Asia Pte Ltd

Supermax Healthcare Limited

Unigloves UK LTD

Vernacare LTD

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