Planning

General Wound Care

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

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Planning

09 Sep 2024 at 14:36

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain has issued a planning notice for a forthcoming tender titled "General Wound Care," focused on medical consumables within the healthcare industry. The framework agreement seeks to cover a comprehensive range of products including bandages, medical swabs, gauze absorbents, cotton wool, first aid kits, plasters, and emergency products. This planned procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with key industry classifications linked to dressings, plasters, bandages, and first-aid boxes. The procurement will service various regions across the United Kingdom such as the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The framework agreement is scheduled to start on 1st February 2026 and will potentially run until 31st January 2030. Companies interested should note the future notice date set for 14th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical supply sector, particularly those specialising in wound care products. The anticipated initial expenditure for the framework is between £13,500,000 to £14,500,000 GBP, with a possibility of reaching up to £58,000,000 GBP if extended to its maximum duration. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, making this an attractive opportunity for smaller businesses to access substantial contracts and foster growth within their operations. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or distributing medical consumables, particularly those that offer innovative solutions for wound care, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Engaging with this framework could enable businesses to expand their market presence and secure long-term revenue streams from the NHS Supply Chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Wound Care

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a framework agreement which will cover a large range of products to help influence ideal wound healing environments, prevent infection and skin breakage including, but not limited to general use bandages, medical swabs, gauze absorbents, cotton wool, first aid kits, plasters, ambulance and emergency products, and others TBC. It is anticipated that initial expenditure for this framework will be in the circa PS13,500,000 to PS14,500,00 GBP in the first year of this framework agreement. If the Framework Agreement is extended to the maximum duration, the anticipated expenditure will be circa PS54,000,000 to PS58,000,000 GBP (exc VAT). These are approximates only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc507ed3-742f-4568-82a7-d890ec919703
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0e3a832-7f0f-48e9-a836-9714589f0f62
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141110 - Dressings

33141112 - Plasters

33141113 - Bandages

33141114 - Medical gauze

33141117 - Cotton wool

33141623 - First-aid boxes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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

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