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Wearable Dressing Retention System

NHS Supply Chain

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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03 Oct 2023 at 14:24

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Planning

12 Jun 2023 at 15:55

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain has completed the procurement process for a Wearable Dressing Retention System under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The system aims to manage wounds in specific areas of the body, with an estimated initial purchase value of around £100,000 ex VAT under a 24-month Framework Agreement. The buyer is NHS Supply Chain, located in London, operating within the goods category and covering the "Dressings" CPV classification.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of innovative wound care products. Businesses specialising in manufacturing dressings and garments for wound management would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract signed on 21st September 2023, creating a potential market entry point for suppliers to engage with the NHS Supply Chain in providing valuable healthcare solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wearable Dressing Retention System

Notice Description

A superabsorbent specifically made to slot into a garment making it a wearable Wound care and Retention system to help manage wounds in the axilla, groin, and buttocks. Superabsorbent must be able to manage at least a high level of wound exudate (Determined as at least 10 g/10cm2 via BS EN 13726- 1 2002). Have a minimum wear time of at least 24 hours and be atraumatic to the peri wound skin on removal. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that within the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa PS100,000 (Cost ex VAT), however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Wearable Dressing System Garments

Undergarments design to conform to the body and retain the dedicated dressings system. Must include integrated method for the fixation of dedicated dressings, without the use of adhesives.

Options: Option to extend up to a total of 48 months

Dressings for use with Wearable Retention System

Dressings for use with Wearable Retention System. Must be suitable for use with dedicated undergarment and be able to manage at least a high level of wound exudate (Determined as at least 10 g/10cm2 via BS EN 13726- 1 2002)

Options: Option to extend up to a total of 48 months

Procurement Information

NHSSC have a mandate from DHSC to drive the availability of innovative products to the NHS. The product sourced by this contract falls within this remit as a novel innovative product, is not covered by any of the current Framework Agreements operated by NHS Supply Chain and has been identified to provide enhanced patient benefits and comfort. This product has undergone assessment by the NHS Innovation Service which provides an accreditation pathway for suppliers to introduce innovative products to the NHS. The NHS Innovation Service is used by a number of leading healthcare bodies to support bringing innovative and unique products and services into the NHS (including NICE, NHS Health Research Authority, NHS England, MHRA, National Institute for Health Research). In addition to this product being supported by the NHS Innovation Service, NHSSC have taken further steps to engage the market in identifying competition for this unique product, which has included publication of a PIN and RFI to inform the market of our intention to procure this product offer. NHSSC received only one response to this engagement - the proposed supplier. As a result of this engagement NHSSC have determined that there is currently no competitive market for this product and intend to directly award to make this product available to the NHS. NHSSC will monitor customer interest and any new market entrants with a view to including this product within scope of the re-procurement of the Advanced Wound Care Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d591
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029118-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141110 - Dressings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
21 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Credenhill Limited

Further Information

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