Planning

External Defibrillation Equipment, Consumables and Support Services 2027

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Mar 2026 at 15:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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

Supply Chain Coordination Limited, operating under NHS Supply Chain, is in the planning stage of a tender for External Defibrillation Equipment, Consumables, and Support Services, set for 2027. This procurement process aims at developing a framework for the delivery of defibrillation devices, related consumables, and support services across the United Kingdom, with pivotal milestones beginning in March 2026. Engaging suppliers early, NHS Supply Chain seeks expressions of interest until 31st July 2026 and plans to issue a Request for Information by 30th March. The procurement title is "External Defibrillation Equipment, Consumables and Support Services 2027". Suppliers are encouraged to express their interest through the NHS Supply Chain portal, with further activities including feedback sessions by 19th June and a supplier webinar estimated for August 2026. While future phases of the tender such as awarding contracts are yet to be launched, this engagement process is crucial for gathering industry insights.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment industry, especially those specialising in defibrillation technology and support services. Businesses with ISO certifications, CE certifications where applicable, and compliant with sustainability practices stand a favourable chance in the procurement competition. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are particularly highlighted as suitable for engaging, signalling inclusivity in the procurement strategy. The procurement covers a substantial value, approximately £192 million gross, fostering considerable business growth potential for suppliers aligning with NHS objectives on cost-effective capital equipment combined with consumables. Firms handling patient or personal data will also benefit from having the Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificate, positioning themselves competitively in this framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Defibrillation Equipment, Consumables and Support Services 2027

Notice Description

Supply Chain Coordination Limited ("NHS Supply Chain") is exploring options in developing a procurement for the provision of External Defibrillation Equipment, Consumables and Support Services. The procurement covers the supply of external defibrillation equipment, related services, and accessories, including external defibrillators, consumables and spare parts, and mechanical chest compression devices. Our aim is to support the needs of our customers and supporting whole life cost analysis by enabling the combined procurement of capital equipment and consumables. As part of this approach, External Defibrillation consumables will be removed from the Electrodes, Ultrasound Gels, Defibrillation and Related Consumables framework and incorporated into the new External Defibrillation Equipment, Consumables and Support Services 2027 agreement. This will be delivered through a phased launch, with Capital Equipment available from 2nd August 2027 and the associated Consumables transferring on 1st February 2028. Note: For future tenders the following requirements will apply: * ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or ISO 13485:2016 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 UKAS alternatives https://iaf.nu/en/accreditation-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 prior to the Tender Close Date and shared with NHS Supply Chain Coordination via the share function on the SRS Portal: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/login * Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment - Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved 'Level One' or above within 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 656 – External Defibrillation Equipment, Consumables and Support Services 2027 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: defibs@supplychain.nhs.uk PME ACTIVITY DATES • 30th March 2026 - Request for Information (RFI) issued, and responses reviewed. • 6th May 2026 - Draft specification and product list shared with PIN/RFI respondents and interested parties for feedback. • 19th June 2026 - Category Team to analyse feedback and amend the product list as required. • Estimated August 2026 - Supplier webinar: Registration details to follow when a date is confirmed. Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period (up to 31st July 2026) contact the Authority to discuss the proposed procurement by way of email to defibs@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.

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/028072-2026
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

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
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2027 - 1 Aug 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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