--- title: "Wound Closure" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9563f0bc-5769-4e59-b0db-228f5467dfb8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9563f0bc-5769-4e59-b0db-228f5467dfb8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9563f0bc-5769-4e59-b0db-228f5467dfb8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9563f0bc-5769-4e59-b0db-228f5467dfb8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN" published: "2024-11-25" --- # Wound Closure Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9563f0bc-5769-4e59-b0db-228f5467dfb8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9563f0bc-5769-4e59-b0db-228f5467dfb8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9563f0bc-5769-4e59-b0db-228f5467dfb8.json) ## Summary NHS Supply Chain has initiated a tender process for a framework agreement titled "Wound Closure" under the procurement method of open procedure. This tender, active as of 25 November 2024, seeks suppliers for a full range of wound closure products including adhesives, medical consumables, and surgical sutures. The estimated framework value is £400,000,000 over its term, with an initial expenditure projection of approximately £87,800,000 in the first year. Deliveries will service various regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, London, and the South East with a deadline for tender submissions on 8 January 2025, and the contract period expected to run from 17 November 2025 to 16 November 2029. This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical supplies industry, particularly those offering innovative or cost-effective solutions in wound management products such as sutures, haemostatic agents, and tissue adhesives. With the tender open to SMEs and VCSEs, it's an excellent platform for smaller enterprises to secure substantial contracts and expand their market presence. The framework allows for potential value-added offerings and bulk buy initiatives, encouraging competitive pricing and fostering long-term business growth for successful suppliers. ## Notice The scope of the intended framework covers the full range of various sizes and types of products that are used to close wounds or tissue approximation. Including: sutures, haemostats, tissue adhesives, suture needles, skin staplers and wound closure strips. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa PS87,800,000 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. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term will be circa PS400,000,000. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957fb643-d736-4345-b432-14fd00b61bd0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | 22 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 24911200 - Adhesives - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables - 33141121 - Surgical sutures - 33141127 - Absorbable haemostatics - 33141128 - Needles for sutures ## Release History - 25 Nov 2024 at 17:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957fb643-d736-4345-b432-14fd00b61bd0 - 23 Apr 2024 at 09:59 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64a83f6-c99c-4273-83e9-f4ab36b72f5a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957fb643-d736-4345-b432-14fd00b61bd0 25th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64a83f6-c99c-4273-83e9-f4ab36b72f5a 23rd April 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a98b4c4-8d66-4e50-ac67-b7c7d2998bf3 n/a - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013095-2024 FTS Prior Information Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b93d7b25-de7b-4533-a5cf-d39387707922 n/a - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038072-2024 FTS Contract Notice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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