Planning

Wound closure

KCH INTERVENTIONAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLP

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Wound closure" project is currently in the planning stage, led by KCH Interventional Facilities Management LLP, a central government public authority. This tender pertains to clinical products, focusing on sterile surgical sutures, haemostats, tissue adhesives, external skin staples, and wound closure strips, with an estimated gross value of £6,731,042. The anticipated start date for the contract period is 14 October 2026, extending until 13 October 2030. The procurement falls under the goods category and will take place in the UK region UKI45, with a future notice expected on 1 July 2026. The procurement method includes the establishment of a framework agreement, providing significant opportunities for suppliers.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability for these types of organisations. Companies specialising in the production and supply of clinical products and with expertise in healthcare and medical wound closure solutions stand to benefit. The long-term, four-year duration of the contract offers a stable business arrangement, making it an attractive prospect for suppliers looking to expand their market reach and engage in public sector procurement. Participation in this tender could enable businesses to build a strong relationship with a major public buyer and enhance their professional portfolios.

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Notice Title

Wound closure

Notice Description

Access agreement and contract formation for: Lot 1: Sterile Surgical Sutures and Needles Lot 2: Haemostats Lot 3: Tissue/Skin Adhesives Lot 4: External Skins Staples and Staple Removers Lot 5: Wound Closure Strips. Based on a 4 year spend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023796-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33698000 - Clinical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,609,202 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2026 - 13 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KCH INTERVENTIONAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLP
Contact Name
Dominic Grist
Contact Email
dominic.grist@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE5 9NY
Post Town
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
TLI45 Lambeth

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Westminster Constituency
Dulwich and West Norwood

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