--- title: "Super Absorbent Gels" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02928a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02928a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02928a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02928a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN" published: "2021-02-11" --- # Super Absorbent Gels Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02928a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02928a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02928a.json) ## Summary NHS Supply Chain is planning a procurement process for the supply of Super Absorbent Gel products, which are intended for use in cleaning fluid spillages. This procurement falls within the medical consumables industry category and will take place in the UK. The initial estimated contract value is £668,000, with an expected first-year expenditure of around £167,000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an invitation to tender anticipated to be issued on 17 September 2021. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are encouraged to engage with NHS Supply Chain through a Request for Information (RFI) via their eProcurement Portal. This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies involved in the medical supplies sector, particularly those that manufacture or distribute cleaning products and medical consumables. Businesses that hold the necessary certifications, including ISO9001:2015 and appropriate liability insurance, will be best positioned to compete for this contract. Given that NHS Supply Chain will make the products available to various NHS Trusts and other public health entities, this is a prime opportunity for growth within the healthcare supply chain. ## Notice NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock/Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct route for Super Absorbent Gel products for use in cleaning spillages of fluid, including but not limited to Absorbent Gel Sachets, Shaker Pots, Sheets and Tubs. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Precise quantities are unknown, initial expenditure at cost in the first year is expected to be in the region of PS167,000. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term will be in the region of PS668,000. Applicants will be required to provide evidence, as part of their tender submission, that they hold (in date) the following certifications: - It will be a requirement of the tender process for all Applicants to hold (in-date) ISO9001:2015 accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or equivalent) to cover all segments of the Applicant's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, manufacturing, storage and distribution. If such certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain. - Public Liability Insurance of PS5m per claim in the name of the Applicant - Product Liability Insurance in the name of the Applicant of PS5m per claim or PS5m per claim and in the annual aggregate - Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC or Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (where applicable). Additional information: This Framework Agreement is anticipated to have the option to extend for up to a further 36 months in addition to the initial 12 month period upon review. Any extension (or extensions) will be solely at the discretion of NHS Supply Chain. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002851-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Sep 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £668 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 6LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33140000 - Medical consumables ## Release History - 11 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002851-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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