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title: "Ultrasound Gels"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-880fdf2b-538f-4b19-ba95-5e7b3802452f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
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# Ultrasound Gels

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-880fdf2b-538f-4b19-ba95-5e7b3802452f

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## Summary

NHS Supply Chain is currently facilitating a procurement process to establish a contract for the supply of Ultrasound Gels as part of the Nationally Contracted Programme (NCP). This contract, which falls under the classification of lubricants, is intended for distribution to NHS Supply Chain depots across various regions in the United Kingdom, including areas such as the North East, London, and the South West. The anticipated value for the first 12 months is between £750,000 and £1,200,000. The procurement method adopted for this process is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 19th February 2018 and the contract expected to commence on 27th March 2018, lasting until 26th March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supplies sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare products and supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, benefiting from the diverse needs of the NHS for standardised products. With a clear procurement strategy that aims to enhance efficiency and streamline product ranges within the NHS, interested businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term supply relationships while contributing to cost-saving initiatives in public healthcare.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Contract for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots and NHS supply Chaincustomer base via the Stock Route. The Contract is for the supply of Ultrasound Gels for the Nationally Contracted Program ('NCP'). It is anticipatedthat in the first 12 months of the Contract the value of purchases will be circa 750 000 GBP to 1 200 000 GBP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afdd92c5-37fa-44d1-96ca-b59965e93590 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2018 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,400,000 |
| 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 | NORMANTON |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF6 1TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Normanton |
| Westminster constituency | Normanton and Hemsworth |
| 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 | FANNIN (UK; IMS EURO; OPTIMUM MEDICAL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 24951100 - Lubricants
- 33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2018 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afdd92c5-37fa-44d1-96ca-b59965e93590
- 7 Feb 2018 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6185e78e-64ed-4398-8fa3-f08d8e183743
- 7 Feb 2018 at 10:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a277a239-de62-4f2b-b860-00b1405e267a
- 7 Jun 2017 at 08:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a277a239-de62-4f2b-b860-00b1405e267a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afdd92c5-37fa-44d1-96ca-b59965e93590
  10th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6185e78e-64ed-4398-8fa3-f08d8e183743
  7th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a277a239-de62-4f2b-b860-00b1405e267a
  7th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02cb9f68-c373-42ae-a309-bd18d19ba695
  Ultrasound Gels
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c27cd9b-79d3-4149-9e8e-c007ef22fe18
  OJEU Notice
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:52941-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0
  Ojeu Notice

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