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Medical Electrodes, CTG Monitoring and Gels

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Oct 2026 at 11:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 17:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 12:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Supply Chain Coordination Limited, trading as NHS Supply Chain, is buying medical electrodes, cardiotocography (CTG) monitoring products, ultrasound and conductive gels, and related consumables for use across UK healthcare. The requirement is split into two lots: electrodes and CTG monitoring products; and ultrasound gels, conductive gels, pastes and associated products. The electrode lot covers ECG, EMG, EEG and EGG products used for monitoring, assessment and diagnosis in emergency, inpatient, outpatient, community and maternity care. The gels lot supports imaging, physiological monitoring and neurophysiological testing, including ultrasound, cardiac and foetal monitoring, and nerve conduction studies. Products will be available to NHS organisations, government bodies and private-sector organisations active in UK healthcare. The framework enables these customers to purchase goods, but a place on it does not guarantee orders.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure for a closed framework agreement, with competition reopened when contracts are awarded. Bids are submitted electronically in English through the NHS Supply Chain procurement portal. The buyer set 9 December 2026 at 15:00 for enquiries and 16 December 2026 at 15:00 for submissions; the intended award decision date is 6 July 2027. The framework is scheduled to run from 1 February 2028 to 31 January 2030, with an option to extend to 31 January 2032. The description estimates total framework expenditure at approximately £140 million excluding VAT and first-year expenditure at approximately £30 million excluding VAT; actual purchasing may vary. Each lot is evaluated on price (40%) and quality factors: supply chain (20%), social value, efficiency, patient and staff, and purpose (10% each).

Both lots are marked as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Suppliers need the capability to provide compliant medical consumables and support supply chains covering relevant sales, manufacturing, storage and distribution. Tenderers must hold ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 or MDSAP certification, accredited by UKAS or an internationally recognised equivalent, covering relevant parts of the supplier and product supply chain. Valid CE certification and declarations of conformity are required where applicable. Distributors must provide written confirmation from the original equipment manufacturer of their distribution rights for the framework term, and again if that term is extended. Requirements also include a qualifying Modern Slavery Assessment Tool score and completed Evergreen assessment; suppliers must provide a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan link. Relevant data-handling or technology suppliers need Cyber Essentials Plus or a completed information-security questionnaire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Electrodes, CTG Monitoring and Gels

Notice Description

This framework is for Medical Electrodes, CTG monitoring and Gels including and not limited to those listed below. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that the initial expenditure under the Framework will be approximately PS30,000,000 ex VAT in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term is approximately PS140,000,000 ex VAT. The intended Lot Structure for this procurement is set out as follows: Lot 1 - Medical Electrodes, CTG Monitoring and Associated Products Lot 2 - Ultrasound Gels, Conductive Gels and Associated Products The Framework will be between the Authority and individual Supplier(s). The Authority will be entitled to purchase Goods which we will make available for purchase by: * any NHS Trust; * any other NHS entity; * any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities); and/or * any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Award of a place on the Framework does not guarantee any commitment by the Authority or its customers to place an order pursuant to the Framework. This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal as follows: REGISTRATION 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: Click on the 'Not Registered Yet' link to access the registration page. Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page. PORTAL ACCESS If registration has been completed, login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// . Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers and select the following ITT: ITT_2344 - Project_1751 - Medical Electrodes, CTG Monitoring and Gels. Please note: you must respond to ITT_2344 - Click on Express Interest. If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond. In addition to responding to ITT_2344, Tenderers must also submit a response to ITT_2345 (Lot 1 - Medical Electrodes, CTG Monitoring and Associated Products) or ITT_2346 (Lot 2 - Ultrasound Gels, Conductive Gels and Associated Products) or both. Candidates are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Help centre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard. For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com REQUIREMENTS To participate in NHS Supply Chain's procurements, Tenderers must have registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) and shared this information with NHS Supply Chain via the CDP. It is free to use and will mean Tenderers should no longer have to re-enter this information for each public procurement but simply ensure it is up to date and subsequently shared. The CDP is available at https://www.gov.uk/find-tender. It is the Tenderer's responsibility to ensure the account set up in Jaggaer is in the correct company name. The following requirements are expected to apply, but are not limited to those listed, and may be updated in line with PPN requirements and/or best practice: * ISO Certification Tenderers must hold ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) certification, accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) or an internationally recognised equivalent. The certification must cover all relevant elements of the Tenderer's and the product's supply chain, including (but not limited to) sales, manufacturing, storage, and distribution (the "ISO Certification"). Acceptable UKAS alternatives are listed at: https://iaf.nu/en/accreditation-bodies/ * CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity Where applicable, valid CE Certification and Declarations of Conformity must be submitted at the tender submission stage. * Modern Slavery Statement Tenderers with an annual turnover of PS36 million or more must comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, publish an annually updated Modern Slavery Statement on their website, and provide a link to that statement. * Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) Tenderers must have achieved an MSAT score of 41% or above within 12 months prior to the Tender Close Date. The assessment results must be shared with NHS Supply Chain Coordination via the share function on the Supplier Registration Service (SRS) Portal: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ * Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment Tenderers must have completed the Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment and achieved Level 1 or above within 12 months prior to the Tender Close Date. Guidance and access are available at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/ * Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) Tenderers must provide a valid Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 * Cyber Security Tenderers that handle patient or personal data, or provide IT systems, services, or devices, must either: o hold a valid Cyber Essentials Plus Certificate; or o where the Tenderer does not have a Cyber Essentials Plus Certificate, submit a completed Information Security Third Party Questionnaire (ISTPQ). * Distribution Agreements If tendering as a Distributor, the Tenderer must provide written evidence from the relevant Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming that they have rights to distribute goods for the Term as defined in the Framework Agreement Award Pack. If the Term is extended, Distributors must provide further written evidence from the OEM confirming that they have rights to distribute goods for the remaining Maximum Term as defined in the Framework Agreement Award Pack.

Lot Information

Medical Electrodes, CTG Monitoring and Associated Products

This lot covers medical electrodes including Electrocardiography (ECG), Electromyography (EMG), Electroencephalography (EEG), and Electrogastrography (EGG) and electrical activity in the body for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Products within this Lot are intended to support monitoring, assessment, and diagnosis across a wide range of clinical settings, including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, community, and maternity care.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have a term of 24 months with the option to extend for an additional 24 months for a total of 48 months.

Ultrasound Gels, Conductive Gels and Associated Products

This lot includes sterile and non-sterile ultrasound gels, conductive gels, conductive pastes, and associated consumables intended to support diagnostic imaging, physiological monitoring, and neurophysiological testing. Products within this lot are used to improve acoustic or electrical signal transmission between the patient and medical devices, including ultrasound transducers and monitoring electrodes. Applications include ultrasound imaging, ECG, EEG, EMG, nerve conduction studies, foetal monitoring, and other diagnostic and monitoring procedures. Unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, conductive gels and pastes are single-use products and must not be reused after application.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have a term of 24 months with the option to extend for an additional 24 months for a total of 48 months.

Planning Information

NHS Supply Chain is seeking to engage with interested parties who can supply the goods detailed in the procurement description. Interested parties can express interest in the opportunity by following the instructions below: PORTAL ACCESS • Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// • Click on “SQs Open to All Suppliers” and search for the title of this procurement: SQ_665 - PME - Medical Electrodes, CTG Monitoring and Gels. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST • Click on the "EXPRESS INTEREST" button in the top right corner. • Answer the question in the Qualification Envelope. On receipt of an expression of interest, the Authority will contact interested participants with further details via email. This will include a pre-recorded supplier webinar and a request for information (RFI) document. The deadline for responding to the RFI is 15:00 GMT on 22nd May 2026. NOTE: The RFI document and any further communication relating to this PME activity will be issued via email from email address leila.bradshaw@supplychain.nhs.uk. Interested participants should monitor emails for correspondence from this email address. Prior to tender publication, a draft product list and specification may be circulated to interested participants for feedback. It is anticipated that draft documents will be shared in June/July 2026. All feedback must be sent to email address leila.bradshaw@supplychain.nhs.uk. The deadline for feedback will be provided when the draft documentation is circulated. The Authority will review the feedback received before the deadline. If significant amendments are made following this review, further circulation of amended drafts may take place. Should further engagement opportunities be scheduled prior to tender publication, interested participants will be contacted accordingly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068746
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099871-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33121100 - Electro-encephalographs

33121500 - Electrocardiogram

33123200 - Electrocardiography devices

33123210 - Cardiac-monitoring devices

33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

33140000 - Medical consumables

33195000 - Patient-monitoring system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2028 - 31 Jan 2030 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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