This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 08:37

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, NHS Supply Chain, is managing a procurement for obstetrics and vinyl pessaries, which falls under the category of medical consumables. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, having begun on 21 February 2025, with submissions due by 24 March 2025. This procurement involves an open procedure and is set within the UK region. It aims to establish a framework agreement for various medical devices including cervical ripening balloons and PVC ring pessaries. The anticipated expenditure for the first year is estimated to be between £3m and £3.6m, while the overall value of the framework agreement is projected to range between £12m and £14.4m, subject to purchasing requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or distribution of medical consumables, particularly those specialising in obstetric products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Bray Group Ltd, Origio Ltd, Toffeln Ltd, and Trion Pharma have already been engaged as suppliers, showing the tender's accessibility to SMEs. Businesses looking to grow by establishing new relationships with NHS entities could benefit from potential savings initiatives, value-added offerings, and competitive pricing models outlined in the framework agreement. The eProcurement portal facilitates electronic submission and communication, making it streamlined for interested suppliers to engage and compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Obstetrics and Vinyl Pessaries

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement includes the following range of products - Cervical Ripening Device Balloon, Postpartum Haemorrhage Device Balloon, PVC Ring Pessaries and Assisted Delivery Foetal Head Disimpaction Balloon. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS3m to PS3.6m 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. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) will be in the region of PS12m to PS14.4m. However these are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The following product ranges are included in the Framework: Cervical Ripening Device Balloons Postpartum Haemorrhage Device Balloons PVC Ring Pessaries Assisted Delivery Foetal Head Disimpaction Balloons

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-04e76b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050365-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,400,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20251 years 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
Supply Chain Coordination Limited
Additional Buyers

NHS Supply Chain

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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
4
Supplier Names

Bray Group Ltd

Origio Ltd

Toffeln Ltd

Trion Pharma

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