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Framework for the Provision of FFP3 Masks

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

18 Aug 2026 at 17:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 16:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 15:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services is seeking suppliers for a multi-supplier framework supplying unvalved, disposable FFP3 respirators. The masks will be used by NHS Wales organisations and other eligible public sector bodies for routine healthcare, infection prevention and control, and emergency preparedness. The requirement covers a range of compliant respiratory protective equipment, including different designs, sizes and fit profiles to support varied users and local fit-testing needs. Products must protect wearers against airborne particulate hazards in clinical and non-clinical environments and meet the technical, regulatory and quality requirements in the procurement documents. Delivery is across NHS Wales, including Health Boards, NHS Trusts, Special Health Authorities and other participating organisations throughout Wales. The procurement is for goods, classified under CPV 33199000, medical clothing.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission allowed in English or Welsh via the eTender Wales portal. The enquiry deadline was 17 August 2026 at 18:00 and the tender submission deadline is 24 August 2026 at 16:00. The contract period is 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030. The estimated framework value is £20,000,000 excluding VAT and £24,000,000 including VAT. There is one lot. The framework is open and unranked, with call-offs available by direct award or mini-competition; direct award is the default. Evaluation is pass/fail in this order: compliant bid, conditions for participation, technical and commercial. Economic and technical selection criteria are detailed in the tender documents. The award decision is due by 21 September 2026.

This opportunity suits manufacturers, distributors and specialist medical-supply businesses able to provide unvalved disposable FFP3 respirators at NHS scale. Suppliers need products with demonstrable regulatory, technical and quality compliance, suitable fit-test performance and a range of designs, sizes and fit profiles. The purchasing organisations may consider clinical suitability, product performance, lead times, availability, shelf life and price when selecting products and suppliers, so reliable supply, stock management and clear product evidence are important. The framework is explicitly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Successful framework suppliers may receive call-off work through direct awards or compete in mini-competitions, including requirements involving additional information, specialised needs or value-added services. Businesses with established healthcare supply experience and capacity to respond to changing demand, including epidemic or pandemic-related increases, are well placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of FFP3 Masks

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) Procurement Services intends to establish a multi-supplier, unranked Framework Agreement for the supply of unvalved disposable FFP3 respirators for use across NHS Wales organisations and other eligible public sector bodies. The Framework Agreement will provide access to a range of compliant FFP3 respiratory protective equipment designed to protect wearers against airborne particulate hazards in clinical and non-clinical environments. Products awarded to the Framework Agreement will be required to meet the technical, regulatory and quality requirements specified within the procurement documentation, including applicable standards and legislation relevant to FFP3 respiratory protective equipment. The Framework Agreement is intended to support participating organisations in meeting their respiratory protection requirements by providing access to a variety of FFP3 respirator designs, sizes and fit profiles to accommodate differing user populations and local fit-testing requirements. Call-off Contracts may be awarded through either Direct Award or Mini-Competition in accordance with the Framework Agreement. Participating organisations will be able to select the product and supplier that best meet their clinical, operational and commercial requirements, taking into account factors such as fit test suitability, product performance, lead times, availability, shelf life and price. The Framework Agreement is expected to support the ongoing supply of FFP3 respirators for routine healthcare activities, infection prevention and control measures, and emergency preparedness requirements throughout the duration of the agreement.

Planning Information

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership are currently looking to engage with the market on the establishment of a new framework agreement for the provision of FFP3 masks for use by Health Boards and Trusts within NHS Wales. The organisation is looking to gather further information from the market around masks that are currently available and any innovations within the market. The authority is not undertaking a preliminary market engagement event, but is inviting the market to supply information on items they have available prior to publishing the tender for the new framework agreement, for further information please e-mail the contact above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078709-2026
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

33199000 - Medical clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 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
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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