--- title: "General Wound Care" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc643e7d-947e-4446-b1a3-b6cbf2f93623" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc643e7d-947e-4446-b1a3-b6cbf2f93623" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc643e7d-947e-4446-b1a3-b6cbf2f93623.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc643e7d-947e-4446-b1a3-b6cbf2f93623.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN" published: "2019-10-21" --- # General Wound Care Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc643e7d-947e-4446-b1a3-b6cbf2f93623 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc643e7d-947e-4446-b1a3-b6cbf2f93623) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc643e7d-947e-4446-b1a3-b6cbf2f93623.json) ## Summary The NHS Supply Chain is initiating a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "General Wound Care," aimed at providing a diverse range of medical products to support wound healing and infection prevention. This procurement falls under the "Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables" industry category and will cover various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London, among others. The project has a budget starting at £600,000,000, with an estimated expenditure of around £50,500,000 in the first year. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, and the contract period is expected to commence on 11th August 2021 and last until 10th August 2027. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying medical consumables, specifically those who can deliver products such as film dressings, skin protectants, and medical swabs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering competition and innovation in the market. With the framework’s total estimated value reaching approximately £360,000,000, businesses in this sector should consider this contract as a chance to expand their market presence and contribute to essential healthcare services across the UK. ## Notice NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a framework agreement which will cover a large range of products to helpinfluence ideal wound healing environments, prevent infection and skin breakage including, but not limited tofilm dressings and associated products, skin protectants, medical adhesive tapes, non woven island dressings,super absorbent dressings, dressings pads, bandages, medical swabs and others TBC. Precise quantitiesare unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 50 500 000 GBP in the first yearof this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on therequirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement. Estimated value over the total framework agreement term (including any extension options) will be circa 360 000000 GBP. NHS Supply Chain are exploring the possibility of 4 years plus 2 years framework agreement having a total termof 6 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/650e8c6d-8dec-43ea-b61f-29d553d048dc | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jul 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Aug 2021 - 10 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables - 33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons ## Release History - 21 Oct 2019 at 13:30 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/650e8c6d-8dec-43ea-b61f-29d553d048dc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/650e8c6d-8dec-43ea-b61f-29d553d048dc 21st October 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c12c6393-8ba0-4e70-9a26-6097d64d8679 General Wound Care PIN - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:487781-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML General Wound Care ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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