Official UK procurement notice
Curtains, Blinds and Associated Services 2025
Authority: NHS Supply Chain operated by North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (who are hosted by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNon-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of curtains, tracks and associated services direct to NHS Supply Chain customers via the eDirect/Direct route to market. The ranges of products available under the framework agreement include; non-antimicrobial and antimicrobial treated polypropylene curtains, flame retardant fabric curtains, blinds, wipeable curtains, track system, complementary products and other associated services (fitting, removal, recycling, tracks maintenance).
This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months. Precise quantities are unknown, It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 24,280,000 and GBP 40,200,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
CPV: Curtain fabrics · Curtain rails · Curtain rails and hangings · Curtains · Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds · Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services · Polypropylene · Repair and maintenance services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 15 bids on the busiest of 4 lots · 10 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lotEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £8,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Non-Antimicrobial Treated Polypropylene CurtainsAwardedPublished value£20,800,000
Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of non antimicrobial treated polypropylene cubicle, shower and window curtains, complementary products and associated services to NHS Supply Chain customers via the eDirect route to market. Non antimicrobial treated curtains are required in a range of sizes (small, medium, large) and colours, with various hanging mechanisms. The hanging mechanisms include but are not limited to:
- Eyelet
- External hanging mechanism
- Internal hanging mechanism
It also includes, but is not limited to, the following complimentary associated services; site survey, track adjustments, fitting, removal and recycling of curtains. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of GBP 17,200,000 and GBP 20.800,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #2Antimicrobial Treated Polypropylene CurtainsAwardedceiling above
Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of antimicrobial treated polypropylene cubicle, shower and window curtains, complementary products and associated services to NHS Supply Chain customers via the eDirect route to market. Antimicrobial treated curtains are required in a range of sizes (small, medium, large) and colours, with various hanging mechanisms. The hanging mechanisms include but are not limited to:
- Eyelet
- External hanging mechanism
- Internal hanging mechanism
It also includes, but is not limited to, the following complimentary associated services; site survey, track adjustments, fitting, removal and recycling of curtains. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 6,400,000 and GBP 8,000,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #3Wipeable, Fabric Curtains and BlindsAwardedceiling above
Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of fabric curtains, wipeable curtains, blinds, complementary products and associated services to NHS Supply Chain customers via the direct route to market. Products are required in a range of sizes, designs and colours, with various hanging mechanisms. The hanging mechanisms include but are not limited to:
- Eyelet
- External hanging mechanism
- Internal hanging mechanism
It also includes, but is not limited to, the following complimentary associated services; site survey, track adjustments and fitting of curtains. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 680,000 and GBP 8,000,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #4Track SystemAwardedPublished value£3,400,000
Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of track system to NHS Supply Chain customers via the direct route to market. Products include but are not limited to; tracks, fitting, removal, recycling and track maintenance. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 3,400,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Social value | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Non-Antimicrobial Treated Polypropylene Curtains | 20% | 70% | 10% | |
| 2 · Antimicrobial Treated Polypropylene Curtains | 20% | 70% | 10% | |
| 3 · Wipeable, Fabric Curtains and Blinds | 20% | 70% | 10% | |
| 4 · Track System | 20% | 70% | 10% |
- 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, more than one or all lots. 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.
For the eDirect route of supply 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:
- any NHS Trust;
- any other NHS entity;
- any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities); and/or
- any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector.
For the Direct route of supply the following can order from the framework agreement and enter into contracts under it:
- any NHS Trust;
- any other NHS entity;
- any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities); and/or
…
- Technical & professional ability
The contracting authority reserves the right to require groupings of entities to take a particular form or to require one party to undertake primary legal liability or to require that each party undertakes joint and several liability.
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 70 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 7 points.
- “Curtains, Blinds and Associated Services 2025” 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
- 8 Nov 2024, 14:47 GMT
- Last source update
- 5 Jun 2025, 12:27 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 13 Dec 2024 – …
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-030206- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b526Find a Tender
- 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 procedure
Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).
Publisher note: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ 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/ to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal; 2) if not yet registered: - click on the 'Register Here' link to access the registration page, - complete the registration pages. Portal access: If registration has been completed: - login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ - Applicants should download the Supplier Userguide located within the eProcurement portal. - Select "My ITT's", - Select the three "…" to the top right hand side of the screen. - Select "Help for Suppliers". This will then open a new screen with a library of guidance document and a video which will guide you through how to submit a compliant bid. Tender Submission: - Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ - Click on “ITT's Open to All Suppliers” - Find "ITT_1553" and click on the blue text. Select Express interest. Support: If you have any queries regarding the NHS Jaggaer E-procurement Portal or completing your submission, please contact our Support Helpdesk managed by Jaggaer on telephone: 0800 0698630 or by E-mail: [email protected]
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 12 Dec 2024, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 210 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 13 Dec 2024, 09:00 GMT
Timeline
12 Dec 2024 → 5 Jun 2025 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown12 Dec 2024, 15:00 GMT
- Bids opened13 Dec 2024, 09:00 GMT
- Notice published5 Jun 2025, 12:27 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete5 Jun 2025, 12:27 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast4 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £8,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Non-Antimicrobial Treated Polypropylene Curtains
- Signed
- 23 Apr 2025
- Value
- £20,800,000
- Status
- active
Antimicrobial Treated Polypropylene Curtains
- Signed
- 23 Apr 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Wipeable, Fabric Curtains and Blinds
- Signed
- 23 Apr 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Track System
- Signed
- 23 Apr 2025
- Value
- £3,400,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Non-Antimicrobial Treated Polypropylene Curtains | 15bids · 15 electronic | — | — | — |
| 2 · Antimicrobial Treated Polypropylene Curtains | 14bids · 14 electronic | — | — | — |
| 3 · Wipeable, Fabric Curtains and Blinds | 10bids · 10 electronic | — | — | — |
| 4 · Track System | 9bids · 9 electronic | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Not applicableReview body
- n/aReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
13 commercial parties on the notice- Bio Technics LtdFramework contractor
- Disposable Cubicle Curtains Limited T/A HygenicaFramework contractor
- Gailarde LTDFramework contractor
- Gailarde LtdFramework contractor
- Gailarde LtdFramework contractor
- Grosvenor Contracts (London) LtdFramework contractor
- Marlux Medical LtdFramework contractor
- ORN (Int) Limited T/A ORN HealthFramework contractor
- Opal Disposables LimitedFramework contractor
- Panaz LtdFramework contractor
Show 3 more suppliers
- Panaz LtdFramework contractor
- Sir Jacob Behrens & Sons LtdFramework contractor
- Sol Komfort Interiors LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria