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title: "Polymer Products 2026"
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# Polymer Products 2026

Buyer: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050bff

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain, operating as Supply Chain Coordination Limited, is currently initiating the tender stage for a significant public procurement process titled "Polymer Products 2026." This tender, which falls within the goods category, specifically targets the procurement of various polymer products such as aprons, waste bags, and body bags, essential for healthcare settings across the United Kingdom. With headquarters located in London, Supply Chain Coordination Limited is overseeing this process. The estimated total value of this procurement is approximately £67,200,000 over the course of the framework agreement. The open procedure procurement method is being utilised, and key dates include the tender submission deadline set for 18th May 2026, and the enquiry period ending on 8th May 2026, with the anticipated contract start date on 31st October 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in manufacturing protective and safety clothing, polythene waste and refuse sacks, and various types of bags. With an emphasis on price, social value, and supply chain resilience as the key award criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement's structure favours such entities. The framework agreement's structure, featuring multiple lots, allows businesses to submit bids tailored to their capabilities and product offerings, thus potentially enhancing their market presence within the NHS supply chain ecosystem. Participating in this tender can provide businesses with a reliable market for their products and an opportunity to contribute to vital healthcare supply chains.

## Notice

This framework is for Polymer Products including and not limited to those listed below. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS15,853,000.00 to PS16,800,000.00 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. Estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options),is approximately PS67,200,000.00 The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier. The intended Lot Structure for this procurement is set out as follows: * Lot 1 Core Aprons * Lot 2 Clinical and Offensive Waste Bags * Lot 3 Specimen / Resealable Bags * Lot 4 PEVA Body Bags * Lot 5 Specialist Lines * Lot 6 Domestic Waste Bags * Lot 7 Unprinted Bags * Lot 8 Patient Property and Carrier Bags * Lot 9 Soluble Laundry Bags This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows: Registration. 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered:-- Click on the 'Not Registered Yet' link to access the registration page.-- Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.Portal access.If registration has been completed:-- Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// .-- Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers.-- Select the following ITT: ITT_2202 - Polymer Products PSQ. ITT_2064 - Lot 1 Core Aprons ITT_2065 - Lot 2 Clinical and Offensive waste bags ITT_2066 - Lot 3 Specimen Bags ITT_2067 - Lot 4 Body Bags ITT_2068 - Lot 5 Specialist Lines ITT_2069 - Lot 6 Domestic Waste Bags ITT_2070 - Lot 7 Clear and Coloured Bags ITT_2072 - Lot 8 Carrier, Patient Property & Locker Bags ITT_2073 - Lot 9 Laundry bags Click on Express Interest.-- If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond. Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard.For any technical help with the portal please contact:Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.

### Lot Information

Core Aprons

Polythene single use apron for protection

Renewal: 48 months + 48 month extension

Clinical and offensive waste bags

Clinical Waste Bags required in the following colours; orange, yellow and yellow with purple stripe and purple. Offensive Waste Bags in yellow with black stripe.

Renewal: 48 months + 48 month extension

Specimen / resealable bags

Polythene bags used for specimens

Renewal: 48 months + 48 month extension

PEVA body bags

PEVA body bags required in the colour white.

Renewal: 48 months + 48 month extension

Specialist lines

Specialist items required including but not limited to: tabards, specialist clinical waste bags, specialist offensive waste bags, specialist cytotoxic waste bags, drawsheets, mattress bags, printed bags and aprons.

Renewal: 48 months + 48 month extension

Domestic waste bags

Clear and black printed domestic waste sacks

Renewal: 48 months + 48 month extension

Unprinted bags

Clear and coloured unprinted waste sacks

Renewal: 48 months + 48 month extension

Patient property and carrier bags

Patient property bags including carrier and locker bags

Renewal: 48 months + 48 month extension

Soluble laundry bags

Water soluble laundry bags

Renewal: 48 months + 48 month extension

### Planning Information

We are seeking to engage with interested suppliers who can supply the Goods detailed in the procurement description. Interested suppliers can express interest in the opportunity using the following link 
PORTAL ACCESS
-Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
-Click on “SQs Open to All Suppliers” and search for the title of the procurement: SQ_590 – Polymer Products 2026 PME
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 
- Click on the ‘Response Form’ tab. 
-Answer the question in the Qualification Envelope at 1.1.1
-Click ‘submit response.
On receipt of an expression of interest, the Authority will issue the Supplier with a request for information (RFI) document. IMPORTANT NOTE: The RFI document and any further communication in regards of this PME activity only, will be issued via email from email address Surgical.PPE@supplychain.nhs.uk. Please ensure you monitor your emails for correspondence from this email address.
The RFI document details the full product list of the products in-scope of this intended procurement activity and requests information from interested suppliers that will support the Authority in developing its approach to the procurement. 
The RFI requests information about the interested supplier(s): (1) product range information and corresponding conformity documentation, (2) capacity to perform any eventual contract award, (3) current market information, (4) sustainability – including resource efficiency, use of raw materials, packaging, carbon reduction and labour standards, and (5) Supplier Cost Data which will support the commercial approach. The supplier cost data requested will include the commodity and freight cost drivers per product and the percentage each contributes to the overall product cost. 
All responses to the RFI must be submitted to the email address as received from (Surgical.PPE@supplychain.nhs.uk) by no later than 16:00hrs BST on 27 May 2025. 
On or around 25 July 2025, following earlier engagement activities, the drafted product listing and product specification will be circulated for feedback from interested participants. All feedback must be sent to the email address Surgical.PPE@supplychain.nhs.uk by no later than 16:00hrs BST on 29 August 2025. The Authority will then review the feedback and if there are amendments, further circulation of amended specifications may take place. If there is further circulation, all feedback must be received by no later than 16.00hrs BST on 10 October 2025. 
Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period, request individual meetings with the Authority to discuss the proposed procurement by way of email to Surgical.PPE@supplychain.nhs.uk. All meeting requests must be made and concluded before 16.00hrs BST on 10 October 2025. 
To support our early engagement activity, we are pleased to invite you to a webinar, where we aim to share our strategic intent, with the intention to invite feedback from key suppliers during this session. 
The details are as follows: 
Date: 04/06/2025
Time: 14:00hrs
Duration: 2 hours
Platform: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8985519531417754202
During this session, we will cover the following topics:
1. Tender Overview: Overview of the products in scope and our commercial aims and objectives for this framework renewal process. 
2. Specification Overview: Summarise the key specifications and invite feedback regarding what can be included or improved on, to maximise product quality & value for money.
3. Commercial Drivers: Understanding the core factors shaping the framework renewal and how we can leverage best value for NHS customers.
4. Overview of the Procurement Procedure, Conditions of Participation & Award Criteria: An overview of the proposed tender process, sustainability criteria and expectations in the tender process. 
5. Timescales: An outline of critical dates and timelines for the renewal process.
This is a great opportunity for you to feedback and provide industry intelligence that will inform the procurement approach. Equally, it is an opportunity to clarify any questions you may have and ensure that all suppliers are aligned with the upcoming changes. 
We would value suppliers to share feedback and input during the webinar. We recognise that this is not always possible and if, following the webinar, you feel it would be beneficial to have a 1 to 1 meeting with the Category Manager, this can be requested using the following the email address: Surgical.PPE@supplychain.nhs.uk. 
There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032927-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,200,000 |
| Lots value | £100,326,332 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 18930000 - Sacks and bags
- 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags
- 33922000 - Cadaver transport bags
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 14:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032927-2026
- 2 May 2025 at 09:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018671-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032927-2026
  10th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018671-2025
  2nd May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8985519531417754202
- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//Candidates
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/

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