Planning

External Defibrillation Equipment, Consumables and Support Services 2027

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

06 Feb 2026 at 16:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 16:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "External Defibrillation Equipment, Consumables and Support Services 2027" is being coordinated by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, a public authority under sub-central government classification, based in London, UK. The tender involves the provision of medical goods, including various types of defibrillation devices and related accessories, and is currently in the planning stage as of 6th February 2026. Key dates include a future notice scheduled for 30th August 2026, while the contract period is planned to start on 31st July 2027 and end by 30th July 2029, with an option for renewal extending to 2031. The total value of the tender is set at £160 million GBP (gross £192 million), and it will be executed under a National Framework Agreement, which supports the procurement of goods via a structured lot system that includes lots for Automated and Manual Defibrillators, Mechanical Chest Compression Devices, and Related Consumables.

The tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as it supports small and medium-sized enterprises' participation. Companies specialising in medical technology, specifically those producing defibrillators, resuscitation devices, medical consumables, and cardiac support devices, would find this contract particularly relevant. The framework agreement provides a sustainable path for suppliers to offer their products and services across the NHS, creating potential for long-term business partnerships and expansion within the UK healthcare sector. The structured lots are designed to maximise competition and innovation, ensuring that various business sizes and capabilities can successfully engage with this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Defibrillation Equipment, Consumables and Support Services 2027

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of External Defibrillation Devices, Consumables and Related Services and Accessories, that includes the following: Lot 1 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) with optional manual override and associated accessories Lot 2 Manual Defibrillator Devices and Associated Accessories Lot 3 Mechanical Chest Compression Devices and Associated Accessories Lot 4 Related Consumables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061260
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011130-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33172200 - Resuscitation devices

33182000 - Cardiac support devices

33182100 - Defibrillator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2027 - 30 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
defibs@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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