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General Wound Care

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

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Planning

09 Sep 2024 at 15:11

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain, operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL), is in the planning stage for a significant procurement process titled "General Wound Care". This public procurement covers a wide range of medical consumables, including bandages, medical swabs, gauze absorbents, first aid kits, and ambulance and emergency products. The procurement is expected to commence within the next 12 months and aims to establish a framework agreement with an initial anticipated expenditure of £13.5 million to £14.5 million GBP in the first year. The procurement stage currently stands at planning, with the subsequent invitation to tender and relevant competitive procedures to follow. The participating entities are expected to deliver to various locations across the UK, with documentation and registration details accessible via the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal.

This tender offers tremendous growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of medical consumables complying with the required standards such as ISO 9001:2015, UKCA Certification, and adherence to Medical Device Regulations. Enterprises specialising in wound care products and holding a strong capability to provide substantial and compliant supply chain solutions will find this tender particularly beneficial. The framework structure promotes inclusivity, offering various lots catering to diverse product categories, thus enabling businesses of different sizes and specialisations to compete effectively. Companies invested in sustainability and social value will also have a competitive edge, given the tender's emphasis on net zero carbon reduction plans and modern slavery assessments.

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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.

Lot Information

General Use Bandages

This lot is for a range of bandages in differing widths and lengths, including conforming, triangular, zinc paste bandage, stockinette, tubular, elastic adhesive, support, suspensory, silk, foam and zinc oxide impregnated medicated stockings. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS5,000,000 to PS5,800,000 in the first year 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.

Medical Swabs

This lot is for a range of medical swabs consisting of gauze, non woven, type 13 and x-ray detectable. These swabs have a range of various sizes, ply's, sterility and colours. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS6,800,00 to PS7,900,000 in the first year 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.

Gauze Absorbents

This lot is for a range of gauze absorbents consisting of gauze absorbent ribbon, napkin dental absorbent gauze, cotton throat pack absorbent, eye pad non woven, pledget gauze, swab gauze roll, tissue gauze and cotton pads. These gauzes have a range of various sizes, ply's, sterility and colours. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS500,000 to PS600,000 in the first year 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.

Ancillary Swabs

This is a lot for a range of ancillary swabs consisting of non woven balls, non woven re-enforced swab, swab applicator cotton tipped, polygon swab, and nasal tampon. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS280,000 to PS330,000 in the first year 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.

Cotton Wool

This is a lot for a range of cotton wool consisting of cotton wool balls, cotton wool roll, and absorbent dental roll. These cotton wool have a range of sizes and sterility. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS360,000 to PS420,000 in the first year 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.

First Aid Kits

This is a lot for first aid kits consisting of kits for burns, catering, work place, and eye wash. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS90,000 to PS105,000 in the first year 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.

Plasters

This is a lot for plasters consisting of assorted boxes, children's decorated, spot wash proof, and wash proof plasters. These plasters have a range of sizes and colours. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS140,000 to PS170,000 in the first year 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.

Ambulance and Emergency Products

This is a lot for Ambulance and Emergency products consisting of absorbent dressings, arterial tourniquets, disposable head block, dressing wound with conforming stretch bandage sterile, emergency chest seal, haemostatic gauze dressing, occlusive dressing, and trauma bandages. These products have a range of sizes and colours. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS370,000 to PS440,000 in the first year 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028816-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

Further Information

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