Published date: 23 April 2024
Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.
Contract summary
Industry
Adhesives - 24911200
Medical consumables - 33140000
Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables - 33141000
Surgical sutures - 33141121
Absorbable haemostatics - 33141127
Needles for sutures - 33141128
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
£25,000,000 to £29,000,000
Procurement reference
tender_301988/1345496
Published date
23 April 2024
Approach to market date
22 October 2024
Contract start date
25 October 2025
Contract end date
24 October 2027
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The scope of the intended framework covers the full range of various sizes and types of products that are used to close wounds or tissue approximation. Including: sutures, haemostats, tissue adhesives, suture needles, skin staplers and wound closure strips.
Lot 1: Sterile Sutures and Needles: absorbable and non-absorbable sutures and a range of needle sizes.
Lot 2: Haemostats: flowables, fabrics, gauze, sheets, sponges, powders, gels, snows, sprays and sealants.
Lot 3: Tissue Adhesives.
Lot 4: External Skin Staplers and Staple Removers.
Lot 5: Wound Closure Strips
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £77,900,000 to £87,300,000 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 Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.
NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment/bulk buy initiatives.
More information
Attachments
Links
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- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013095-2024
- FTS Prior Information Notice
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
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
Telephone
+447786077326
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Approach to market date: 22 October 2024