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title: "Polymer Products"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e21b287-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Polymer Products

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e21b287-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by NHS Supply Chain for the tender titled "Polymer Products," classified under the industry category of plastic products. This non-exclusive framework agreement involves supplying various polymer products such as clinical waste bags and laundry bags to NHS Supply Chain depots across the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 29 February 2016, with a tender period that concluded on 29 March 2016. The contract period commenced on 1 September 2016 and is set to conclude on 31 August 2020, with an option to extend for a further 24 months. The total value of the procurement is approximately £57 million, and it follows an open procurement method.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand into public sector contracts. Companies specialising in manufacturing plastic products or related medical supplies would be well-suited to compete for this framework. With the NHS being a prominent buyer in the healthcare sector, partnering with them could lead to long-term beneficial relationships and further growth prospects in similar public procurement contracts.

## Notice

OJEU Ref - 2016/S 041-067009 CPV Codes - 19520000, 18935000, 33922000, 35121400, 35113400, 19640000 Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stock route of the polymer products including aprons clinical waste bags clear domestic waste bags black domestic waste bags unprinted white clear and coloured bags patient property and carrier bags soluble laundry bags interleaved soluble laundry bags perforated resealable and specimen bags PEVA body bags alginate stitch laundry bags printed white clear and coloured bags and specialist items. This Framework Agreement is for 2 years with the option to extend for up to a maximum of a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f008e72-cbf0-41cd-b7b2-917ae933e735 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,412,252 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 6LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Saughall & Mollington |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH POLYTHENE; HPC HEALTHLINE LIMITED T/A PH MEDISAVERS; MONOSOL AF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

### Codes

- 19520000 - Plastic products

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2017 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f008e72-cbf0-41cd-b7b2-917ae933e735
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1bce29-fd5c-485f-9b74-d83eede189f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f008e72-cbf0-41cd-b7b2-917ae933e735
  4th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1bce29-fd5c-485f-9b74-d83eede189f2
  29th February 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d81dc390-080e-477a-b405-bd51c376e89b
  Polymer Products
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26ce22a4-7f86-45b2-aee1-7a957316abac
  Polymer Products

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