--- title: "Medical Hollowware 2025" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f6b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f6b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f6b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f6b1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN" published: "2024-05-02" --- # Medical Hollowware 2025 Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f6b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f6b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f6b1.json) ## Summary The NHS Supply Chain is conducting a tender for the procurement of Medical Hollowware products under a Framework Agreement. The estimated value of the agreement is approximately £4,434,712. The tender involves two lots: Disposable Patient Hollowware and Reusable Patient Hollowware. The deadline for submission is 31st May 2024. The tender process is in the open stage, with electronic and written submission methods allowed. This tender offers opportunities for suppliers to provide Medical Hollowware products for the NHS. Businesses in the medical consumables industry, particularly those capable of providing reusable healthcare products, are well-suited to compete. The NHS Supply Chain emphasises compliance with ISO quality standards and environmental impact considerations, making it ideal for suppliers committed to sustainability and quality assurance. ## Notice NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement which will cover a range of Medical Hollowware products for both single use and reusable, including, but not limited to, bed pans/urinals, medicine pots (including gallipots & denture pots), jugs, medicine spoons, instrument trays, kidney dishes, lotion bowls and wash bowls. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term is expected to be in the region of PS4,434,712 (ex VAT) however this is approximate only. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa PS881,533 (ex VAT) however this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth. ### Lot Information Disposable Patient Hollowware The Lot will cover a range of reusable medical hollowware products including, but not limited to, bedpans/urinals, medicine pots (including gallipots & denture pots), jugs, medicine spoons, kidney dishes, lotion bowls and wash bowls. For single use or disposable items, we are interested in hearing from suppliers as to how to reduce the environmental impact of these products, either through incorporation of more sustainable ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS (recycled content) or alternative materials with a lower impact (such as sugar cane). Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be PS527,493 (ex VAT) 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 over the total Framework Agreement term is expected to be in the region of PS2,141,836 (ex VAT) however this is approximate only. The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants may be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission. ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) to cover all segments of the applicant's (and the product's) supply chain, covering manufacturing, storage and distribution. Applicants should note that if an Applicant intends to commits to obtain ISO9001 at tender submission then further information will be requested to evidence their current position in obtaining IS09001. ISO9001 must be in place prior to the commencement of the framework agreement in order for NHS Supply Chain to trade with the successful Applicant. Reusable Patient Hollowware The Lot will cover a range of reusable medical hollowware products including, but not limited to jugs, tracabilty tags and instrument trays. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be PS527,494 (ex VAT) 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. In the next Framework, we are looking to expand our offer on REUSABLE HOLLOWARE suitable for a number of different healthcare environments including but not limited to theatres and wards to support the NHS on its journey to net zero, the NHS must reduce its reliance on single use. We want to ensure NHS trusts are able to purchase a comprehensive range of reusables to support them if they wish to transition away from single use hollowware, we would like to hear from suppliers of stainless steel as well as other materials suitable for re-usable containers/vessels/receptacles. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term is expected to be in the region of PS2,292,876 (Ex VAT) however this is approximate only. The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants may be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission. Re-usable Patient Hollowware The Lot will cover a range of reusable medical hollowware products including, but not limited to, bedpans/urinals, medicine pots (including gallipots & denture pots), medicine spoons, kidney dishes, lotion bowls and wash bowls. In the next Framework, we are looking to expand our offer on REUSABLE HOLLOWARE suitable for a number of different healthcare environments including but not limited to theatres and wards to support the NHS on its journey to net zero, the NHS must reduce its reliance on single use. We want to ensure NHS trusts are able to purchase a comprehensive range of reusables to support them if they wish to transition away from single use hollowware, we would like to hear from suppliers of stainless steel as well as other materials suitable for re-usable containers/vessels/receptacles. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be PS208,006 (Cost ex VAT) 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 over the total Framework Agreement term is expected to be in the region of PS1,612,305 (Cost ex VAT) however this is approximate only. The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants may be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission. ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) 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. Applicants should note that if an Applicant intends to commit to obtain ISO9001 at tender submission then further information will be required to evidence their current position in obtaining IS09001. ISO9001 must be in place at prior to the commencement of the framework agreement in order for NHS Supply Chain to trade with the successful Applicant. Additional information: Evidence of compliance to the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC may be requested as part of your tender response. Applicants will be required to submit the following 2 forms of evidence: a valid, in date CE certificate issued by a notified body covering the scope of products that are to be tendered for and an EC declaration of conformity covering all tendered product lines. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014263-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 | | Future notice date | 9 Apr 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,434,712 | | Lots value | £4,434,712 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active, 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33140000 - Medical consumables ## Release History - 2 May 2024 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014263-2024 - 5 Sep 2023 at 15:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026233-2023 - 24 Aug 2023 at 13:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024966-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - 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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