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TenderUpdate

19 Nov 2025 at 15:28

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 16:56

Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 16:38

Planning

02 Dec 2024 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain (Supply Chain Coordination Limited) is conducting a procurement process to establish a multi-supplier framework for the supply of Artificial Limbs, Components, and Associated Products. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting artificial parts of the body. The buying organisation is based in London, United Kingdom, with the option to extend the contract to various NHS entities and government departments throughout the UK. The procurement process follows an open procedure and is at the tender update stage, with significant amendments made as recently as 19 November 2025. The procurement is structured as a framework agreement valued at approximately £157,000,000 GBP, with an initial expenditure anticipated to be around £30,000,000 GBP in the first year. The framework's extensive coverage includes prosthetic hardware and consumables, with varying quantities based on demand.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) within the healthcare and medical manufacturing sectors. It enables businesses to participate in a high-value contract with the NHS, offering a chance to supply to one of the UK’s largest healthcare procurement organisations. The selection process is open to multiple suppliers looking to provide various prosthetic solutions and components, thus widening the scope for participation and fostering competition. Companies specialising in medical devices, especially those capable of supplying prosthetic components and related products, will find this procurement particularly relevant. Participation in this framework offers businesses the potential for significant exposure and alignment with NHS Supply Chain's strategic objectives, including commitments to quality, social value, and sustainability.

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Notice Title

Artificial Limbs, Components and Associated Products

Notice Description

This is a multi-supplier framework for the supply of Artificial Limbs and Associated Products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 blade Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS30,000,000 GBP 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.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to a total duration of no longer than 48 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c15e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075330-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

33184000 - Artificial parts of the body

Notice Value(s)

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

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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Supply Chain (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
12
Supplier Names

Amparo Prosthetics Ltd

Bespoke Prosthetics & Orthotics Ltd

Blatchford Limited

ExpHand Prosthetics Limited

Hugh Steeper Limited

Juzo UK Limited

Koalaa Limited

Medalin Limited

OrthoEurope Limited

Ossur UK Limited

Otto Bock Healthcare PLC

TayCare Medical Limited

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