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Published 12 Dec 2023, 12:21 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Advanced Wound Care · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)·Consortium: 3 public authorities

Framework agreement4 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitableMax 2 lots to bidMax 2 lots per supplier
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: UKLondon (UKI)
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,467,008,032total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 14 Oct 2024awarded 10 Apr 2025
Lots 4max 2 won per supplier · max 2 to bid
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 Aug 2027 · extension options published · starts 1 Sept 2025

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The scope of this Framework is to cover the appropriate range of products to help influence ideal wound healing environments. The products are used to provide pathogen-free protection and/or moisten areas for healing of wounds to occur as well as prevent infection and skin breakages including, but not limited to Hydrogels, Gelling Fibres and Alginates, Wound Contact Layers, Super Absorbent Dressings, Dressing Pads, Foam Dressings, Hydrocolloid Dressings, Non-Woven Island Dressings, IV Dressings, Film and Film Island Dressings, Burns and Scar Management, Speciality Wound Care, Wound Irrigation, Debridement, Adhesive Removers, Barrier Creams and Films, Compression Bandages and Medical Adhesive Tapes.

It is anticipated that initial expenditure for this Framework will be circa £250,960,973 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement. If the Framework Agreement is extended to the maximum duration, the anticipated expenditure will be circa £1,003,843,892 GBP to £1,467,008,032 GBP.

These are approximates only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement

CPV: Adhesive dressings · Dressings · Medical consumables · Medical gauze

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
71 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 59 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs from 1 Sept 2025
Electronic auction

e-Auction is applicable to Lots 1.1, 1.3 and 2.2 and the following specific product lines only;

Lot 1.1 Gelling Fibres (core sizes only)

Lot 1.3 Silicone and Foam Dressings (core sizes only)

Lot 2.2 Silicone Wound Contact Layers (core sizes only)

Please refer to ITT Attachment 5 Qualification Evaluation and Award for details

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · 2 with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 2 and win at most 2 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Products with Testing RequirementsAwarded UK, LondonLot estimate not published

This Lot consists of the following Sub-Lots:

1.1 Gelling Fibres and Alginates

1.2 Super Absorbent Dressings

1.3 Foam Dressings

1.4 Non-Woven Island Dressings

1.5 Film and Film Island Dressings

Delivery: UK, London · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend for up to a total period of 48 months.
33141110 Dressings33141111 Adhesive dressings33141114 Medical gauze
Lot #2Products without Testing RequirementsAwarded UKLot estimate not published

This Lot consists of the following Sub-Lots:

2.1 Hydrogels

2.2 Wound Contact Layers

2.3 Dressing Pads

2.4 Hydrocolloid Dressings

2.5 IV Dressings

2.6 Burns and Scar Management

2.7 Speciality Wound Care

2.8 Wound Irrigation

2.9 Debridement

2.10 Adhesive Removers

2.11 Barrier Creams & Films

2.12 Compression Bandages

2.13 Medical Adhesive Tapes

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend for up to a total period of 48 months.
33141110 Dressings33141111 Adhesive dressings33141114 Medical gauze
Lot #3Products with Testing Requirements UKPublished value£586,803,213

This Lot consists of the following Sub-Lots:

1.1 Gelling Fibres and Alginates

1.2 Super Absorbent Dressings

1.3 Foam Dressings

1.4 Non-Woven Island Dressings

1.5 Film and Film Island Dressings

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
33141110 Dressings33141111 Adhesive dressings33141114 Medical gauze
Lot #4Products without Testing Requirements UK 2 yrsPublished value£880,204,819

This Lot consists of the following Sub-Lots:

2.1 Hydrogels

2.2 Wound Contact Layers

2.3 Dressing Pads

2.4 Hydrocolloid Dressings

2.5 IV Dressings

2.6 Burns and Scar Management

2.7 Speciality Wound Care

2.8 Wound Irrigation

2.9 Debridement

2.10 Adhesive Removers

2.11 Barrier Creams & Films

2.12 Compression Bandages

2.13 Medical Adhesive Tapes

Contract period: 1 Sept 2025 – 31 Aug 2027 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
33141110 Dressings33141111 Adhesive dressings33141114 Medical gauze

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

LotQualityPriceSocial valueSplit
1 · Products with Testing Requirements30%60%10%
2 · Products without Testing Requirements30%60%10%
3 · Products with Testing Requirements30%60%10%
4 · Products without Testing Requirements30%60%10%
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Applicants should refer to II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual Lots across the Framework Agreement.

    Applicants may bid for one or both of the Lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this.

    The term of contracts formed under the Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself.

    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 initiatives.

    NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions.

    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 (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities); 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector and/ or 5) Organisations providing services on behalf of an Accredited Framework Provider under the NHS England Accredited Scheme. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.

    Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will b…

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 6 points.
  • “Advanced Wound Care” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes
First published
12 Dec 2023, 12:21 GMT
Last source update
8 Jul 2025, 10:40 BST
Award evaluation window
15 Oct 2024 – …
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-038124
Classification (CPV)
Adhesive dressingsDressingsMedical consumablesMedical gauze
Delivery area
UKLondon (UKI)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0424e1 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

The Framework Agreement includes obligations with respect to environmental issues and a requirement for successful suppliers to comply with the NHS Supply Chain Code of Conduct.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)

Publisher note: Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// Candidates 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 eTendering portal as follows: Registration. 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: — Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page. — Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page. Portal access. If registration has been completed: — Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// . — Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers. — Select from the following ITTs: ITT_1485 Lot 1 Products with Testing Requirements ITT_1486 Lot 2 Products without Testing Requirements Please note: you must respond to ITT_1484 Advanced Wound Care In addition to any lots you intend to respond to. — Click on Express Interest. — If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond. Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard. For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: [email protected] Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗

Appointment period ends
14 Oct 2024, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
270 days from the deadline
Bids opened
15 Oct 2024, 09:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗

Timeline

11 Dec 2023 → 1 Sept 2025 · 5 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    11 Dec 2023
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    14 Oct 2024, 15:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    15 Oct 2024, 09:00 BST
  4. Notice published
    8 Jul 2025, 10:40 BST
  5. Contract starts
    1 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST

Notice history

7 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Sept 2024
  1. Published value updated to £1,467,008,032
    12 Sept 2024, 15:42 BST
    was £475,707,599
  2. Status changed to active
    12 Sept 2024, 15:42 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    12 Sept 2024, 15:42 BST
  4. Deadline published: 14 Oct 2024, 15:00 BST
    12 Sept 2024, 15:42 BST
  5. Buyer details updated
    12 Sept 2024, 15:42 BST
  6. Status changed to complete
    8 Jul 2025, 10:40 BST
  7. Buyer details updated
    8 Jul 2025, 10:40 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 59admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 7154 from SMEs · busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 2latest 10 Apr 2025

2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Products with Testing Requirements

    Signed
    10 Apr 2025
    Value
    £586,803,213
    Status
    active

  • Products without Testing Requirements

    Signed
    10 Apr 2025
    Value
    £880,204,819
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Products with Testing Requirements71bids · 71 electronic · 71 from abroad54——
2 · Products without Testing Requirements70bids · 70 electronic · 70 from abroad53——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

Supply Chain Coordination Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyNational or federal agency/officeHealth Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, London, SE1 8UGContact email

Consortium members and other public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

61 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awarded

The first 50 of 61 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.

Show 40 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria