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Planning

26 Jun 2026 at 12:10

PlanningUpdate

22 Jun 2026 at 08:36

Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Decontamination Consumables." This involves the supply of consumables that support the decontamination of medical devices such as endoscopes and instruments. The procurement falls under the industry category of medical consumables and is based in the United Kingdom. Key dates for supplier engagement range from 6th July 2026 to 4th September 2026, with notable events such as customer engagement panels on the 14th and 15th of July 2026. The market engagement will continue until the 4th of September 2026, with a request for feedback extending to the end of September. This stage is crucial in outlining potential suppliers' roles and responsibilities before any formal procurement process begins.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for SMEs and organisations with a focus on medical and chemical products. By participating, businesses can innovate in decontamination consumables, aligning with NHS Supply Chain’s need for standardisation and sustainability. Suppliers will need to demonstrate compliance with industry standards such as ISO certifications, ensuring they meet modern regulatory requirements. This procurement includes various products, from disinfectants and detergents to medical kits, making it suitable for businesses engaged in medical, chemical, or specialised equipment manufacturing. The framework agreement, with its potential renewals, offers a long-term contract, promoting stability and the chance for continued collaboration and development in medical supply chains.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Decontamination Consumables

Notice Description

For the supply of consumables that support the end-to-end decontamination process of medical devices including endoscopes, probes and instruments. Important note: As part of this procurement, we are considering the alignment of two existing NHS Supply Chain framework agreements. Tray Wrap and Sterilisation Products and Instrument Decontamination and Accessories. The scope of the new framework, Decontamination Consumables will consider the alignment of these two existing framework agreements so is anticipated to include, but not limited to, - Automated disinfectants and detergents (used in endoscopy and sterile services equipment such as Endoscope Washer Disinfector, Washer Disinfector, Trolley Washer, Ultra Sonic Cleaner) - Manual detergents (used in endoscopy and sterile services for manual pre clean at the sink) - Endoscope Bedside preclean Kits (for the initial flush of endoscope channels immediately after patient use) - Probe wipes and foams (where the primary intended use is for the high level decontamination of semi-critical medical devices including probes and decontamination of skin surface probes) - Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization assurance products (protein and chemical residual test, bowie dick, sterilization tape) - Storage and transportation bags and liners - Storage and transportation carts and trollies - Tray wrap and tray liners - Sterilization bags, reels and pouches - Valve baskets (These are intended for securing the detachable parts of an endoscope during decontamination and storage.) - Ongoing consumables for endoscopy and centralised decontamination capital equipment (Endoscope Washer Disinfector, Washer Disinfector, Trolley Washer, Ultra Sonic Cleaner, Porous Load Steriliser, Low Temp Steriliser, Pathology Autoclave for example) Through this engagement we are seeking to understand how the market can provide such consumables, alongside opportunities for standardisation, innovation and sustainability improvements. Important 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_681 – Decontamination Consumables 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: Infection.control@supplychain.nhs.uk From 6th July 2026 - 4th September 2026 - Supplier engagement, RFI will be issued to interested parties during this period. 14th July 2026 & 15th July 2026 – customer engagement panels – engaging a wide range of clinical and procurement end users and subject matter experts to support the specification and product line listing build to ensure the customer voice is embedded. 7th August 2026 – draft specification and product list issued to interested parties. Will be issued via email from email address: Infection.control@supplychain.nhs.uk 14th September 2026 - 25th September 2026 – Category Team to analyse feedback and amend product list and specification as required. Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period (up to 4th September 2026) contact the authority to discuss the proposed procurement by way of email to Infection.control@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-064c9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060328-2026
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

18930000 - Sacks and bags

24000000 - Chemical products

24315300 - Hydrogen peroxide

24323220 - Peracetic acid

24455000 - Disinfectants

24950000 - Specialised chemical products

24960000 - Various chemical products

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141118 - Wipes

33141620 - Medical kits

33198200 - Paper sterilisation pouches or wraps

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

38912000 - Automated swab test kits

39173000 - Storage units

39221160 - Trays

39831200 - Detergents

44618340 - Lids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,045,147 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 20277 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2028 - 1 Apr 2031 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
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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