Planning

Dental Equipment, Consumables & Solutions

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 14:58

Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED, located in London, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for "Dental Equipment, Consumables & Solutions" under the NHS Supply Chain. This initiative is intended to prepare a national framework agreement for various dental-related goods, structured into indicative lots such as dental consumables, specialist clinical solutions, operatory equipment, and more. Suppliers are invited to express interest, with preliminary milestones including a Request for Information (RFI) response deadline set for 25th June 2026. A future notice is anticipated on 22nd July 2026. Located in the UK, this procurement aims to fulfil needs within the medical and dental industry sector, with the communication primarily handled via email to Dental_Enquiries@supplychain.nhs.uk.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in dental equipment and solutions. With an estimated procurement value of £222,800,000 gross, businesses possessing ISO certifications, CE certifications, and modern slavery compliance will be well-suited to compete. The procurement envisions a framework agreement offering substantial potential for innovation in digital technologies, diagnostics, and sustainable practice infrastructure, incentivising contributions from businesses equipped with relevant medical device supply chain capabilities. Organisations that prioritise sustainable practices, cybersecurity, and can deliver digital solutions and operatory equipment across the UK may find profitable avenues within this contract.

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Notice Title

Dental Equipment, Consumables & Solutions

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain is preparing a national framework agreement that will support the procurement of dental consumables, clinical solutions, equipment, digital technologies, diagnostics, and practice infrastructure, structured across the following indicative lots: The following lot structure is indicative and subject to final confirmation: Lot 1: Dental Consumables & appliances Lot 2: Specialist Clinical Solutions (Implantology & Orthodontics) Lot 3: Operatory Equipment Lot 4: Dental Laboratory & Digital Solutions Lot 5: Dental Imaging & Diagnostics Lot 6: Dental Environment & Practice Building Lot 7: Mobile Units Note: For future tenders the following requirements will apply: * ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 certification or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) certification accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Tenderer's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, sales, manufacturing, storage and distribution ('ISO Certification'). Link for acceptable alternatives https://iaf.nu/en/accreditation-bodies/ ('Notified Bodies'). * CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates are required where applicable to be presented at submission stage of the tender. * Modern Slavery for Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least PS36 million must have a link to their modern slavery statement on their website * Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above within 12 months of the Tender Publication Date via https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ * Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment - Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved Level 1 within the 12 months prior to the Tender Close Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/ * Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP): Tenderers must have a valid CRP link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Where Supplier has no website, the CRP is provided in PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Excused in exceptional circumstances. * Cyber Security: If you handle patient or personal data, or provide any IT systems, services, or devices you will need to have a Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificate.

Planning Information

We are seeking to engage with interested suppliers who can supply the Goods detailed in the procurement description. Suppliers can express interest in the opportunity using the following link: PORTAL ACCESS -Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// - Click on "SQs Open to All Suppliers" and search for the title of the procurement: SQ_653 – Dental Equipment, Consumables & Solutions 2028 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Click on the 'Response Form' tab - Answer the question in the Qualification Envelope at 1.1.1 - Click 'Submit Response’. On receipt of an Expression of Interest (EOI), the Authority will issue the Supplier with a Request for Information (RFI) document, and at a later stage of pre-market engagement, the draft Specification & Product List. The RFI document and any further communication in regards of this PME activity only, will be issued via email from email address: Dental_Enquiries@supplychain.nhs.uk 25th June 2026 - Request for Information (RFI) response deadline. 25th June 2026 - Draft specification and product list to be shared with PIN/RFI respondents and interested parties for feedback. 25th June 2026 - Category Team to analyse feedback and amend product list as required. TBC - Supplier webinar (Registration details to follow) Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period (up to 25th June 2026) contact the Authority to discuss the proposed procurement by way of email to Dental_Enquiries@supplychain.nhs.uk There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06125f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016147-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

33111500 - Dental X-ray

33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices

33131000 - Dental hand instrument

33131100 - Dental surgical instrument

33131110 - Dental nippers, brushes, retractors and burnishers

33131120 - Dental cryosurgical, gauges, elevators and excavators

33131130 - Dental fingers protectors and forceps

33131140 - Dental mirrors and reamers

33131150 - Dental root tip picks, scalers and scale

33131170 - Dental spatulas, tweezers and wax carvers

33131500 - Dental extraction instrument

33131510 - Dental drills

33132000 - Dental implant

33133000 - Dental impression accessories

33135000 - Orthodontic devices

33141800 - Dental consumables

33141810 - Dental filling materials

33141822 - Acrylic teeth

33141850 - Dental hygiene products

33192100 - Beds for medical use

33192410 - Dental chairs

33711700 - Articles and preparations for oral or dental hygiene

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

85131100 - Orthodontic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£222,800,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2028 - 4 Jan 2030 2-3 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
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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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