Published date: 2 December 2024

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Artificial parts of the body - 33184000

Location of contract

North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West

Value of contract

£90,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_474778/1428050

Published date

2 December 2024

Approach to market date

15 February 2025

Contract start date

3 November 2025

Contract end date

2 November 2027

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

NHS Supply Chain are seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the supply of Artificial Limbs and Associated Products.

In scope range for this Framework shall include: Prosthetic hardware - limbs and components, Upper limb Structural components, Lower Limb Structural components, Suspension methods, Power management, MPK (micro-processor knees), Standard definition cosmeses, Prosthetic consumables - Stump shrinkers, liners and socks, Multi Grip Upper Limbs.
Out of scope for this Framework: Prosthetic Services, Non commissioned (NHSE&I) prosthetic solutions, High definition cosmeses, Advanced sport solutions (running blades)

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated in the first year that spend will be approximately £22,500,000 GBP, however this is approximate only and may vary depending on requirements of bodies purchasing under the Framework.

NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.

About the buyer

Contact name

NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

Address

Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
England

Email

Sheena.donaldson@supplychain.nhs.uk