Published date: 13 February 2025

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 17 March 2025, 3pm

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

£157,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_474778/1452089

Published date

13 February 2025

Closing date

17 March 2025

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

24 November 2025

Contract end date

23 November 2027

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

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 cosmesis, 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 cosmesis, Advanced sport solutions (running blades)

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated in the first year that spend will be approximately £30,000,000 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.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Artificial Limbs, Components and Associated Products 2025

  • Future opportunity
  • Published 2 December 2024

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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

scott.musgrave1@supplychain.nhs.uk