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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 15:54

AwardUpdate

20 Mar 2026 at 10:46

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 15:34

Tender

30 May 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "General Wound Care" framework by Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL), situated in London, UK, is designed to support the procurement of wound care products for NHS Trusts and other entities. The framework covers a comprehensive array of goods, including bandages, medical swabs, cotton wool, first aid kits, and emergency products. This framework agreement, with a projected first-year expenditure between £13.5 million and £14.5 million, is anticipated to span from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. The procurement follows an open procedure and includes multiple lots, each focused on different wound care products. SCCL has completed preliminary market engagement with suppliers, paving the way for up to £58 million in expenditure throughout the framework's maximum duration. Key dates include tender submission by 1st July 2025 and an anticipated award conclusion by 29th October 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical consumables, predominantly within the wound care segment, to broaden their market reach and participate in a high-value contract with the NHS. Suppliers ranging from large enterprises to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of meeting the technical requirements and maintaining compliance with ISO standards are well-suited to bid. The framework offers competitive advantages due to its broader applicability within various NHS entities and other healthcare organisations in the UK. Participation in this framework underscores a commitment to quality and resilience within the supply chain, fostering potential growth in a critical healthcare market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

General Wound care

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a framework agreement under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it. The framework 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. 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. We have concluded preliminary market engagement with incumbent and potential new suppliers, the engagement consisted of:- * 31 Suppliers have responded to the PIN (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028816-2024) with either a question or provided information in relation to the RFI, of these the below have asked specific questions in relation to: o 1 Supplier requested further information on commodity tracking. o 1 Supplier requested further information on what MSAT category the framework will be given. o 4 Suppliers requested confirmation on what products would or would not be included on the framework o 5 Supplier have asked questions in relation to the specification and product listing which have been reviewed and where necessary adjustments made, these questions included products which may have been missed off and standards applied to some of these products. o 1 supplier asked a question about the award criteria within a specific lot. o These questions and information provided by suppliers were between 10/09/2024 and 14/02/2025.

Lot Information

Bandage elasticated non woven and Bandage tubular elasticated non woven viscose

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the Framework incrementally for up to 24 months.

General Use Bandages

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the Framework incrementally for up to 24 months.

Non woven and gauze swabs

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the Framework incrementally for up to 24 months.

Miscellaneous swabs and gauzes

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the Framework incrementally for up to 24 months.

Cotton wool and cotton roll

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the Framework incrementally for up to 24 months.

First-Aid Kits

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the Framework incrementally for up to 24 months.

Plasters

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the Framework incrementally for up to 24 months.

Emergency Trauma Products

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the Framework incrementally for up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059555-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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


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
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£58,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£60,416,666 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
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
29
Supplier Names

CUXSON GERRARD & COMPANY LIMITED

Clinisupplies Limited

Crest Medical Ltd

Essity T/A BSN Medical Ltd

Evolan Pharma

Fenton Pharmaceuticals Limited

GBUK Ltd

Gentell UK

Global Health and Safety Ltd.

HARTMANN

IMS Euro Ltd

Iskus Health UK Limited

L&R Medical UK Ltd

MedScience Distribution Ltd

Mediq Healthcare UK Ltd

Meditrade UK Ltd

Mediworld Ltd

Molnlycke Health Care Ltd

Polyco Healthline

Reliance Medical Ltd

Rocialle Healthcare Ltd

SJC&M Ltd

SP Services (UK) Limited

Sai Medical Solutions Ltd.

Steroplast Healthcare Ltd

Trion Pharma

URGO LIMITED

Unisurge International Ltd

Vernacare International Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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