Official UK procurement notice
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNHS Supply Chain is establishing a Framework for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT). NPWT includes negative pressure pumps, and the associated consumables as used throughout various departments of Acute trusts and in community settings under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services. Purchases are avaialble 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. The above entities can order from the Framework. Such orders may arise after a direct award or competitive selection process which only the Authority will be entitled to carry out under the Framework, unless our express written consent is provided.
The Framework includes the following requirements which have been sub-divided into Lots:
Lot 1: NPWT Pumps, Rental and Pump Accessories
Lot 2: NPWT Consumables
The Authority estimates that expenditure for the supply of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy products during the first 12 months will be in the region of £24,360,177. The total estimated value for the 48-month term is expected to be around £113,055,580 excluding VAT. These figures are indicative only and are based on the most recent historical usage data, along with forecasted future usage.
For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the estimate indicated, NHSSC does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises Suppliers that the framework has been established on a non-exclusive basis.
The Authority wishes to reserve the right to modify the Framework Agreement in accordance with Section 74 and Schedule 8, Para 1 of the Act (possibility of the modification is unambiguously provided for in the contract) to permit Range Extensions. Please refer to the Invitation to Tender and clause 21.2 of Schedule 2 of the Framework Agreement for further details
CPV: Medical consumables · Medical gauze · Pumps for medical use
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
- Bids received
- 6 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 6 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 29 Mar 2027
Published description of the framework
See tender documentation within Project_1605
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1NPWT Pumps, Rental and Pump AccessoriesAwardedPublished value£62,226,649
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2NPWT ConsumablesAwardedPublished value£50,828,931
The source published no individual description for this lot.
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 · NPWT Pumps, Rental and Pump Accessories | 50% | 40% | 10% | |
| 2 · NPWT Consumables | 50% | 40% | 10% |
- Price carries 40 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 4 points.
- “Negative Pressure Wound Therapy” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- 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
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 22 May 2025, 15:31 BST
- Last source update
- 7 Sept 2026, 11:40 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 9 Sept 2026
- Authority reference
Project_1605- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-004608- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ea0Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 27 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 20 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via the NHS Supply chain eProcurement Portal, to access the portal please use nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗
Timeline
22 May 2025 → 29 Mar 2027 · 10 dates- Planning notice published22 May 2025, 15:31 BST
- Tender notice published276 days ago20 Jan 2026, 09:25 GMT
- Market engagement269 days ago27 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
To support the development of a comprehensive strategy and set of requirements, Supply Chain Coordination Limited (“NHS Supply Chain”) (the Authority) is initiating a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME). This process is intended to consult the market and identify potential suppliers capable of meeting the emerging goods and services requirements. Through this engagement, the Authority aims to understand supplier capacity, explore opportunities for innovation, and ensure all interested parties are informed of this opportunity.
The Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) will cover the following activities:
Interested suppliers are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the Jaggaer system.
A further opportunity for supplier engagement is planned in the form of a webinar, currently anticipated for September/October 2025 (subject to change). Invitations will be extended to all suppliers who have expressed interest in the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME).
Suppliers who express an interest will be provided with the draft specifications and product list, which are currently under development. This is expected to take place in December 2025 (STC). The Authority will invite feedback and assumptions based on these documents.
We will maintain regular dialogue with incumbent suppliers and engage with potential new suppliers who express interest, initiating exploratory conversations to understand their offerings and assess alignment with our requirements. These conversations will take place via Microsoft Teams, telephone, or face-to-face meetings, depending on suitability and availability.
Suppliers who have expressed an interest in this opportunity are encouraged to engage with us via these means.
The Authority sincerely appreciates your engagement and looks forward to receiving your considered input throughout the course of this process.
- Next notice expected252 days ago13 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Clarification questions by245 days ago20 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends238 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown27 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent103 days ago13 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published46 days ago7 Sept 2026, 11:40 BST
- Award decision expected by44 days ago9 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
- Today23 Oct 2026
- Contract startsin 156 days29 Mar 2027, 00:00 BST
Notice history
14 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 May 2025- Pipeline notice published22 May 2025, 15:31 BSTUK1
- Preliminary market engagement notice published18 Aug 2025, 15:34 BSTUK2
- Published value published: £102,110,00418 Aug 2025, 15:34 BST
- Tender notice published20 Jan 2026, 09:25 GMTUK4
- Published value updated to £113,055,58020 Jan 2026, 09:25 GMTwas £102,110,004
- Status changed to active20 Jan 2026, 09:25 GMT
- Procurement method changed20 Jan 2026, 09:25 GMT
- Deadline published: 27 Mar 2026, 15:00 GMT20 Jan 2026, 09:25 GMT
- Tender notice published20 Jan 2026, 09:27 GMTUK4
- Deadline moved to 27 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT20 Jan 2026, 09:27 GMT-28 days · was 27 Mar 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Tender notice published20 Jan 2026, 10:55 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published7 Sept 2026, 11:40 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete7 Sept 2026, 11:40 BST
- Contract signature expected2 Oct 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Routine re-releases (6)
- 2026-01: 1 release · 20 Jan 2026
- 2025-08: 1 release · 18 Aug 2025
- 2025-05: 1 release · 22 May 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Across several lots1 award | |||
| CONVATEC LIMITED, Creed Medical Ltd, KCI Medical, Molnlycke Health Care, OscarTech UK LtdSME, T.J.SMITH AND NEPHEW,LIMITED29 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2031Options: Set Purchase Plan Rental Option | £113,055,580 | 13 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · NPWT Pumps, Rental and Pump Accessories | 6final-stage tenders · 7 at stage one | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2 · NPWT Consumables | 6final-stage tenders · 7 at stage one | 2 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonMOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE LIMITED · North West England · all lots
- wonT.J.SMITH AND NEPHEW,LIMITED · Yorkshire and the Humber · all lots
- wonCONVATEC LIMITED · Wales (Cymru) · all lots
- wonKCI MEDICAL LIMITED · East Midlands · all lots
- wonOSCARTECH UK LTDSME · Greater London · all lots
- wonCREED MEDICAL LTD T/A Creed Health · East Midlands · all lots
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
6 commercial parties on the notice- CONVATEC LIMITEDFramework contractor
- CREED MEDICAL LTD T/A Creed HealthFramework contractor
- KCI MEDICAL LIMITEDFramework contractor
- MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE LIMITEDFramework contractor
- OSCARTECH UK LTDFramework contractor
- T.J.SMITH AND NEPHEW,LIMITEDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (6)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Pipeline notice Pipeline notice on Find a Tender