--- title: "NHS England Drug Tariff Part IX Wound Care Products RFI" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e7e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e7e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e7e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e7e0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2025-12-11" --- # NHS England Drug Tariff Part IX Wound Care Products RFI Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e7e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e7e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e7e0.json) ## Summary NHS England is currently in the planning phase of a public procurement process titled "NHS England Drug Tariff Part IX Wound Care Products RFI". This initiative, which falls under the goods category, involves a review of the processes and commercial models supporting wound products in the Drug Tariff. The engagement, scheduled to conclude by 5th January 2026, aligns with strategies from the National Wound Care Strategy Programme. The procurement covers multiple UK regions, reflecting a broad geographical impact, with future notices expected by 30th August 2027. This planning stage seeks input to shape a strategic standardized approach across the NHS. Opportunities through this procurement are extensive, favouring businesses with expertise in medical equipment and devices, specifically those focused on innovation and efficiency in wound care. This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), affirmed by the procurement's suitability requirements. Businesses excelling in product standardisation, consistent delivery, and data-driven improvement will find this procurement particularly advantageous. The use of the Atamis electronic system ensures streamlined communication and submission processes, opening avenues for efficient participation for all interested suppliers. ## Notice NHS England is undertaking a review of the current processes and commercial models which support the prescribing and supply of wound products listed in Part IX of the Drug Tariff. This review is guided by the National Wound Care Strategy Programme recommendations to address unwarranted variation, improve consistency, and ensure the best possible outcomes for patients and value for the NHS. As part of this review, we are seeking feedback and information on current arrangements to help inform the future strategy. The information gathered will inform a national strategy supporting and promoting standardisation, improved collection and use to drive improvement, education and product management across the NHS. Please note NHS England is utilising an electronic system (Atamis) to manage this RFI and communicate with suppliers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to suppliers and all communications with NHS England including the submission of RFI responses will be conducted via Atamis using the following link: https://health-family.force.com/login If not already registered, please create an Atamis account using this link https://health-family.force.com/login Please note there is no fee for registering on Atamis. If you experience any technical issues, then support from Atamis can be obtained here: 1. Submit a request through the Atamis Help Centre 2. Email directly at support-health@atamis.co.uk 3. Call support on 0800 0988 201 08:00-18:00 Monday - Friday Upon logging in please search for C396014 - "NHS England Drug Tariff Part IX Wound Care Products RFI" and follow the instructions contained in the supplier instructions. ### Planning Information NHS England is undertaking a review of the current processes and commercial models which support the prescribing and supply of wound products listed in Part IX of the Drug Tariff. This review is guided by the National Wound Care Strategy Programme recommendations to address unwarranted variation, improve consistency, and ensure the best possible outcomes for patients and value for the NHS. As part of this review, we are seeking feedback and information on current arrangements to help inform the future strategy. The information gathered will inform a national strategy supporting and promoting standardisation, improved collection and use to drive improvement, education and product management across the NHS. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081747-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Aug 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2027 - 30 Jun 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products ## Release History - 11 Dec 2025 at 09:03 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081747-2025 - 24 Nov 2025 at 19:19 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076674-2025 - 24 Nov 2025 at 19:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076673-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081747-2025 11th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076674-2025 24th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076673-2025 24th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/login - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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