Tender

Wound Closure

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 17:03

Tender Notice
Planning

23 Apr 2024 at 09:59

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain has initiated a tender process for a framework agreement titled "Wound Closure" under the procurement method of open procedure. This tender, active as of 25 November 2024, seeks suppliers for a full range of wound closure products including adhesives, medical consumables, and surgical sutures. The estimated framework value is £400,000,000 over its term, with an initial expenditure projection of approximately £87,800,000 in the first year. Deliveries will service various regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, London, and the South East with a deadline for tender submissions on 8 January 2025, and the contract period expected to run from 17 November 2025 to 16 November 2029.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical supplies industry, particularly those offering innovative or cost-effective solutions in wound management products such as sutures, haemostatic agents, and tissue adhesives. With the tender open to SMEs and VCSEs, it's an excellent platform for smaller enterprises to secure substantial contracts and expand their market presence. The framework allows for potential value-added offerings and bulk buy initiatives, encouraging competitive pricing and fostering long-term business growth for successful suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wound Closure

Notice Description

The scope of the intended framework covers the full range of various sizes and types of products that are used to close wounds or tissue approximation. Including: sutures, haemostats, tissue adhesives, suture needles, skin staplers and wound closure strips. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa PS87,800,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement; however, this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term will be circa PS400,000,000. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9563f0bc-5769-4e59-b0db-228f5467dfb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957fb643-d736-4345-b432-14fd00b61bd0
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

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

24911200 - Adhesives

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

33141121 - Surgical sutures

33141127 - Absorbable haemostatics

33141128 - Needles for sutures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2029 4-5 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
Post Town
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

Further Information

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