This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 10:40

Tender

12 Sep 2024 at 15:42

Planning

12 Dec 2023 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

Supply Chain Coordination Limited has awarded contracts for its "Advanced Wound Care" framework, focused on medical consumables, with contracts primarily covering various locations in the United Kingdom. This procurement, initiated by tender, targets the supply of goods such as Hydrogels and various types of dressings to promote wound healing. The framework is estimated to generate an initial expenditure of roughly £250,960,973 in its first year. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, leading to multiple awards to suppliers. Contracts were signed on 10 April 2025, following the completion of the tender process initiated earlier. NHS Supply Chain, a central purchasing body, was the operational buyer managing this framework.

The "Advanced Wound Care" contracts create substantial opportunities for businesses involved in medical goods supply, particularly those producing wound care items. With high anticipated expenditures and varied product requirements, such as super absorbent dressings and wound contact layers, suppliers can expect potential growth through this framework. The framework agreement provides flexibility with extensions possible for up to 48 months, which benefits suppliers looking to provide innovative solutions across the UK. SMEs form a significant part of the supplier base, indicating accessibility and opportunity for diverse business sizes to thrive within the NHS supply chain framework. With a focus on social value and rigorous standards, suppliers must maintain high-quality certifications and demonstrate resilience to meet compliance requirements effectively.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Advanced Wound Care

Notice Description

The scope of this Framework is to cover the appropriate range of products to help influence ideal wound healing environments. The products are used to provide pathogen-free protection and/or moisten areas for healing of wounds to occur as well as prevent infection and skin breakages including, but not limited to Hydrogels, Gelling Fibres and Alginates, Wound Contact Layers, Super Absorbent Dressings, Dressing Pads, Foam Dressings, Hydrocolloid Dressings, Non-Woven Island Dressings, IV Dressings, Film and Film Island Dressings, Burns and Scar Management, Speciality Wound Care, Wound Irrigation, Debridement, Adhesive Removers, Barrier Creams and Films, Compression Bandages and Medical Adhesive Tapes. It is anticipated that initial expenditure for this Framework will be circa PS250,960,973 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 PS1,003,843,892 GBP to PS1,467,008,032 GBP. These are approximates only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement

Lot Information

Products with Testing Requirements

This Lot consists of the following Sub-Lots: 1.1 Gelling Fibres and Alginates 1.2 Super Absorbent Dressings 1.3 Foam Dressings 1.4 Non-Woven Island Dressings 1.5 Film and Film Island Dressings

Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend for up to a total period of 48 months.

Products with Testing Requirements

This Lot consists of the following Sub-Lots: 1.1 Gelling Fibres and Alginates 1.2 Super Absorbent Dressings 1.3 Foam Dressings 1.4 Non-Woven Island Dressings 1.5 Film and Film Island Dressings

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for 24 months.

Products without Testing Requirements

This Lot consists of the following Sub-Lots: 2.1 Hydrogels 2.2 Wound Contact Layers 2.3 Dressing Pads 2.4 Hydrocolloid Dressings 2.5 IV Dressings 2.6 Burns and Scar Management 2.7 Speciality Wound Care 2.8 Wound Irrigation 2.9 Debridement 2.10 Adhesive Removers 2.11 Barrier Creams & Films 2.12 Compression Bandages 2.13 Medical Adhesive Tapes

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for 24 months.

Products without Testing Requirements

This Lot consists of the following Sub-Lots: 2.1 Hydrogels 2.2 Wound Contact Layers 2.3 Dressing Pads 2.4 Hydrocolloid Dressings 2.5 IV Dressings 2.6 Burns and Scar Management 2.7 Speciality Wound Care 2.8 Wound Irrigation 2.9 Debridement 2.10 Adhesive Removers 2.11 Barrier Creams & Films 2.12 Compression Bandages 2.13 Medical Adhesive Tapes

Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend for up to a total period of 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0424e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038124-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141110 - Dressings

33141111 - Adhesive dressings

33141114 - Medical gauze

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,467,008,032 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,467,008,032 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,467,008,032 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
10 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Supply Chain Coordination Limited
Additional Buyers

NHS Supply Chain

NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
59
Supplier Names

ADVANCED MEDICAL SYSTEMS LTD.

AOTI LTD

Absorbest AB

Advanced Medical Solutions Ltd

B. Braun Medical Limited

Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited

Brightwake Limited (trading as Advancis Medical)

CD Medical Limited

Clarity Pharma Ltd

ClearHeal LTD

CliniMed Ltd

Clinisupplies Limited

Coloplast Ltd

ConvaTec Limited

Creed Medical Ltd

Crest Medical Ltd

Dot Medical Limited

Ennogen Healthcare Ltd

Espère Healthcare Ltd

Essity T/A BSN Medical Ltd

Eurosurgical Ltd

Firstkind Ltd

Flen Health UK Ltd

Frontier Therapeutics Limited

GBUK Enteral Ltd

GBUK Ltd

GS Medical Healthcare Ltd

Gentell UK Ltd

Global Health and Safety Ltd.

Griffiths and Nielsen Ltd

IMS Euro Ltd

INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES LIMITED

Ideal Medical Solutions Ltd

Iskus Health UK Limited

Joint Operations (UK) LLP

KCI Medical Limited

L&R Medical UK Ltd

MedScience Distribution Ltd

Medi UK Ltd

Medicareplus International Limited

Mediq Healthcare UK Ltd

Medline Industries Ltd

Molnlycke Health Care Ltd

OscarTech UK Ltd

Oswell Penda Pharmaceutical Ltd

Paul Hartmann Ltd

Phoenix Medical Ltd

Raise Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Reliance Medical Ltd

Richardson Healthcare Ltd

Rocialle Healthcare Ltd

Schulke & Mayr UK Ltd

Steroplast Healthcare Ltd

T.J.SMITH AND NEPHEW,LIMITED

Trion Pharma Ltd

URGO LIMITED

Unisurge International Ltd

Vernacare International Ltd

Willingsford Limited

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