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Medical Pulp and Associated Products 2027

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

Open Closes in 17 days

Key facts

Closing date
Monday 2 November 2026, 15:00 (UK time) Closes in 17 days
Buyer's estimated value
£120,000,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Clarification questions deadline
19 October 2026, 15:00
Contract period
4 Jul 2027 to 4 Jul 2031
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored

Lot 1

  • Non-Financial Criteria 40% : Resilience and Social Value
  • Financial Criteria 60%

Lot 2

  • Non-Financial Criteria 50% : Customer Value and Social Value
  • Financial Criteria 50%

Lot 3

  • Non-Financial Criteria 50% : Customer Value and Social Value
  • Financial Criteria 50%

Lot 4

  • Non-Financial Criteria 40% : Resilience
  • Financial Criteria 60%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)

technical ISO 9001: 2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDAP) accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or international Equivalent as specified by the IAF) to cover all segments of the Supplier's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, sales, manufacturing, storage and distribution. Product, Public and Employers Liability insurance Modern Slavery Assessment Tool Evergreen Carbon Reduction Plan Cyber Security

Contract length and extensions
4 Jul 2027 to 4 Jul 2031.
How to submit
Applicants 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 eProcurement portal as follows: Registration: 1) use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ Procur… Open nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com ↗ Electronic submission: allowed.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
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Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Medical Pulp Associated Products via the Stock, eDirect and Direct route to market. This includes but is not limited to; a range of products that are used to assist with the toileting of patients, collection of samples and aid the administration of procedures. The ranges of products available under the framework agreement include; Disposable Medical Pulp, Medical Pulp support products, Macerators, Bedpan Washers and Absorbent products for use with Medical Pulp. This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months. Precise quantities are unknown, however, it is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of £120,000,000 ex VAT / £144,000,000 inc VAT throughout the duration of this framework agreement. This is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.

Lots (4)

  1. Lot 1: Medical Pulp and Support Products

    Value: £102,400,000 (excl. VAT)

    Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Medical Pulp and Support Products. This may include but is not limited to • Bedpan Liners; • Bedpan Slippers; • Bedpan Covers; • Commode Pans; • Detergent Proof Washbowls; • General Purpose Bowls; • Kidney Dishes; • Measuring Jugs; • Sputum Receivers; • Trays; • Urine Sampling Cups; • Female Urinals; • Square and round shaped male urinals • Fl...

  2. Lot 2: Macerators and Associated Products

    Value: £12,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Macerators and Associated Products. The scope of this Lot includes the supply of Macerator equipment including delivery, installation, commissioning, disposal, servicing and warranty elements, either purchased with the product or subsequently, along with associated consumables such as cleaning products.

  3. Lot 3: Bedpan and Associated Products

    Value: £4,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Bedpan and Associated Products. The scope of this Lot includes the supply of Bedpan Washer equipment including delivery, installation, commissioning, disposal, servicing and warranty elements, either purchased with the product or subsequently, along with associated consumables such as cleaning products and re-usable bedpans of any material.

  4. Lot 4: Super Absorbent Products

    Value: £1,600,000 (excl. VAT)

    Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Super Absorbent Products. The scope of this lot is for the supply of Super Absorbent Gels, Pads and Bags used to soak up bodily fluids and spills such as urine, blood, vomit and faecal matter. Tenderers may tender for one, more than one or all of the product lines listed within this lot. NHS Supply Chain intends to award all Tenderers who meet or...