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title: "Universal Dispenser"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61754ded-b8ae-4658-89f9-c54fec4831e1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
published: "2023-12-21"
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# Universal Dispenser

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61754ded-b8ae-4658-89f9-c54fec4831e1

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain is planning a procurement process for a Universal Dispenser used for hand towels. The framework agreement, with an estimated value of around £10,000,000, aims to ensure ethical compliance among suppliers. Potential bidders will receive detailed briefings in the pre-tender phase about the contract conditions and requirements. The engagement end date for potential suppliers is set for April 1, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying dispenser products and paper hand towels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable due to the focus on ethical compliance. Businesses operating in the regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, London, and Northern Ireland, are eligible to participate. Interested parties can register through the NHS Supply Chain's Jaggaer e-Tendering system.

## Notice

The framework agreement will consist of a universal dispenser product that will be used to assist with the dispensing of hand towels. The product available under the framework agreement will include; Universal Dispenser. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP PS10,000,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement (including all extension periods). However, this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement. The forthcoming tender will have contract conditions that will require suppliers to demonstrate that they are managing ethical compliance at their organisation and manufacturing facilities. NHS Supply Chain will brief potential bidders in more detail about the exact requirements in the pre-tender phase. Details of the pre-tender webinar will be shared with all interested parties via the Jaggaer messaging system. Registration: Please register your interest in this PIN via the Jaggaer e-Tendering system https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ If you have any queries regarding the NHS Jaggaer E-procurement Portal or completing your expression of interest on this system, please contact our Support Helpdesk managed by Jaggaer on telephone: 0800 0698630 or by E-mail: help_uk@jaggaer.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/511c2bc5-f5a8-45a6-8901-bdf3143a15ef |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S4 7UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| 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), TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 33763000 - Paper hand towels
- 42968000 - Dispensers
- 42968300 - Toilet-roll dispenser system

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2023 at 11:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/511c2bc5-f5a8-45a6-8901-bdf3143a15ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/511c2bc5-f5a8-45a6-8901-bdf3143a15ef
  21st December 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/

## Provenance

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