This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Nov 2025 at 16:16

Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 16:43

Planning

02 Dec 2024 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain, acting as the buying organisation, has established a multi-supplier framework for the procurement of "Artificial Limbs, Components and Associated Products," which falls under the industry category of artificial parts of the body. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award date being 19th November 2025. The framework covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including areas such as North East, North West, and London. This open procedure tender aims to set up contracts with an approximate value of £157,000,000. The contract period is scheduled from 24th November 2025 to 23rd November 2027, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure above the threshold.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in prosthetic products and technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as social enterprises, will find this tender particularly suitable. Companies involved in the design, manufacturing, or supply of prosthetic parts, including suspension methods and power management solutions, can benefit from this framework. Engaging in this process can provide increased market visibility and the potential to collaborate with various NHS entities and other public sector bodies in the UK healthcare sector, thereby enhancing business growth and diversification in a competitive market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CF - Artificial Limbs, Components and Associated Products

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain are seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the supply of Artificial Limbs and Associated Products. In scope range for this Framework shall include: Prosthetic hardware - limbs and components, Upper limb Structural components, Lower Limb Structural components, Suspension methods, Power management, MPK (micro-processor knees), Standard definition cosmesis, Prosthetic consumables - Stump shrinkers, liners and socks, Multi Grip Upper Limbs. Out of scope for this Framework: Prosthetic Services, Non commissioned (NHSE&I) prosthetic solutions, High definition cosmesis, Advanced sport solutions (running blades) Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated in the first year that spend will be approximately PS30,000,000 however this is approximate only and may vary depending on requirements of bodies purchasing under the Framework. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dde34ee1-0433-4319-8136-824d8e9bd481
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c95fec2a-31d9-4933-9cec-9b9099459ce2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33184000 - Artificial parts of the body

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£157,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
7 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2027 1-2 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
12
Supplier Names

Amparo Prosthetics Ltd

Bespoke Prosthetics & Orthotics Ltd

Blatchford Limited

ExpHand Prosthetics Limited

Hugh Steeper Limited

Juzo UK Ltd

Koalaa Limited

Medalin Limited

ORTHOEUROPE LIMITED

Ossur UK Limited

Otto Bock Healthcare PLC

TayCare Medical Limited

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