---
title: "Wearable Dressing Retention System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d591"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d591"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d591.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d591.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
published: "2023-10-03"
---

# Wearable Dressing Retention System

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d591

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d591)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d591.json)

## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain has completed the procurement process for a Wearable Dressing Retention System under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The system aims to manage wounds in specific areas of the body, with an estimated initial purchase value of around £100,000 ex VAT under a 24-month Framework Agreement. The buyer is NHS Supply Chain, located in London, operating within the goods category and covering the "Dressings" CPV classification.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of innovative wound care products. Businesses specialising in manufacturing dressings and garments for wound management would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract signed on 21st September 2023, creating a potential market entry point for suppliers to engage with the NHS Supply Chain in providing valuable healthcare solutions.

## Notice

A superabsorbent specifically made to slot into a garment making it a wearable Wound care and Retention system to help manage wounds in the axilla, groin, and buttocks. Superabsorbent must be able to manage at least a high level of wound exudate (Determined as at least 10 g/10cm2 via BS EN 13726- 1 2002). Have a minimum wear time of at least 24 hours and be atraumatic to the peri wound skin on removal. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that within the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa PS100,000 (Cost ex VAT), however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

### Lot Information

Wearable Dressing System Garments

Undergarments design to conform to the body and retain the dedicated dressings system. Must include integrated method for the fixation of dedicated dressings, without the use of adhesives.

Options: Option to extend up to a total of 48 months

Dressings for use with Wearable Retention System

Dressings for use with Wearable Retention System. Must be suitable for use with dedicated undergarment and be able to manage at least a high level of wound exudate (Determined as at least 10 g/10cm2 via BS EN 13726- 1 2002)

Options: Option to extend up to a total of 48 months

### Procurement Information

NHSSC have a mandate from DHSC to drive the availability of innovative products to the NHS. The product sourced by this contract falls within this remit as a novel innovative product, is not covered by any of the current Framework Agreements operated by NHS Supply Chain and has been identified to provide enhanced patient benefits and comfort. This product has undergone assessment by the NHS Innovation Service which provides an accreditation pathway for suppliers to introduce innovative products to the NHS. The NHS Innovation Service is used by a number of leading healthcare bodies to support bringing innovative and unique products and services into the NHS (including NICE, NHS Health Research Authority, NHS England, MHRA, National Institute for Health Research). In addition to this product being supported by the NHS Innovation Service, NHSSC have taken further steps to engage the market in identifying competition for this unique product, which has included publication of a PIN and RFI to inform the market of our intention to procure this product offer. NHSSC received only one response to this engagement - the proposed supplier. As a result of this engagement NHSSC have determined that there is currently no competitive market for this product and intend to directly award to make this product available to the NHS. NHSSC will monitor customer interest and any new market entrants with a view to including this product within scope of the re-procurement of the Advanced Wound Care Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029118-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREDENHILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141110 - Dressings

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2023 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029118-2023
- 12 Jun 2023 at 14:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016616-2023

## 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d591. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d591.json.