This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 12:31

Tender

17 Oct 2024 at 15:20

Planning

22 Dec 2023 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The most recent procurement process for "Perfusion Devices, Consumables and Associated Equipment" was completed by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, a national agency operating under the NHS. The procurement falls under the medical equipment industry category, with a focus on goods relevant to supporting the circulatory and lymphatic systems during surgical procedures or organ transplants. This open procurement utilised an open procedure framework agreement with an initial 24-month term, extendable up to 48 months. The contract, valued at approximately £70 million, was awarded and signed on 28th August 2025, with deliveries expected across various locations in the UK. The procurement process, covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement, concluded with robust participation by multiple suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment sector to expand their market presence and grow their clientele, particularly those offering high-quality perfusion products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this framework particularly beneficial, as indicated by the participation of several SMEs in the bidding process. The comprehensive scope of the framework agreement allows suppliers to offer innovative solutions and establish long-term supply relationships with the NHS and other public bodies. The emphasis on quality criteria, such as supply chain assessment and added value training programs, highlights the chance for businesses to differentiate themselves through enhanced service offerings and social value contributions, such as environmental sustainability and equal opportunity efforts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Perfusion Devices, Consumables and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

The Perfusion category captures the scope of products that support the passage of fluid through the circulatory system or lymphatic system to an organ or a tissue where a patient is undergoing surgery or organs are being transplanted to keep the organ/tissue viable. There is a broad scope of products that can be captured in this category, precise quantities of which are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure for this Framework will be circa PS17,500,00 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 PS70,000,000 GBP. These are approximates only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. This framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Lot Information

Perfusion Packs

This Framework Agreement consists of the following Sub-Lots: 1.1 Perfusion Capital 1.2 Perfusion Consumables 1.3 Perfusion Packs

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

Perfusion Consumables

Products include, but are not limited to; Heart & Lung Machine; Oxygenators; ECMO; Tubing packs; Cannulas; Organ preservation (new); Isolated Limb Perfusion (new); Asscociated products and accessories; Point of Sale Maintenance Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS4m to PS11m in the first term (based on a 2+2 year term) 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.

Perfusion Capital Equipment

Products include, but are not limited to; Heart & Lung Machine; Oxygenators; ECMO; Tubing packs; Cannulas; Organ preservation (new); Isolated Limb Perfusion (new); Associated products and accessories; Point of Sale Maintenance Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS4m to PS11m in the first term (based on a 2+2 year term) 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042996
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051933-2025
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33186000 - Extracorporeal circulatory unit

33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion

33195000 - Patient-monitoring system

33621400 - Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions

33692400 - Perfusion solutions

42122419 - Perfusion pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled, Planned
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
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

CHALICE MEDICAL LIMITED

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED

GETINGE LIMITED

LIVANOVA UK LIMITED

MEDTRONIC LIMITED

SPECTRUM MEDICAL LIMITED

TERUMO UK LIMITED

TFX GROUP LIMITED

XVIVO Perfusion AB

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