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Skin Cleansing and Disinfection

Antiseptics and disinfectants
Articles and preparations for oral or dental hygiene
Disposable personal wipes
+16 more
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published8
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
Suitable for SMEs
Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 23:39 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Review notice
Submission deadline not published
Check official notice for submission route
Scope structure
8lots
8 lots · 8 published items
1 published CPV family
Decision Velocity
~52 days
Typical sector award window after deadline
Sector median: 52 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No future linked contract end in retained records
No published extension signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
£94,721,340
Contract/award value: £94,721,340
28 award suppliers linked
Bidding Competition
19 bids
11 SME bids · 19 electronic
No bid spread metrics published
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 33)
Based on 74 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
41.96%
Award reduction below published budget
Typical Bids Received
3 bidders
Median competitive participation in sector
Typical Evaluation Window
52 days
Median time between deadline and award
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 33)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
SupplierAwards won in sectorTotal awarded valueAvg. winning discount
Medtronic Limited
42 contracts£11,274,871,284-48.5% below budget
Baxter Healthcare Ltd
40 contracts£2,128,139,644At ceiling / not disclosed
B. Braun Medical Limited
35 contracts£2,136,030,424-59.1% below budget
Teva UK Limited
30 contracts£834,774,799-59.1% below budget
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd
26 contracts£1,018,605,826-59.1% below budget
NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LTD
23 contracts£6,514,396,855At ceiling / not disclosed
Fannin Limited
23 contracts£3,563,512,187At ceiling / not disclosed
B. Braun Medical Limited
22 contracts£11,516,824,438At ceiling / not disclosed
Martindale Pharma
22 contracts£770,894,756At ceiling / not disclosed
Sandoz Ltd
22 contracts£19,160,715At ceiling / not disclosed
Evidence coverage
8/12 core inputs published
Framework procedure
Comparable published opportunities
Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
Published procedurePublished valueMatching evidence
Skin Cleansing Disinfection and Hygiene 2025NHS Supply Chain · 13 Jan 2025, 13:22 GMT
£237,000,000
same CPV family
same region
matching published text
Supply of Copper Sulphate SolutionNHS Blood and Transplant · 7 Sept 2026, 16:47 BST
Value not published
same CPV family
same region
Aseptically Prepared Dosebanded Medicines 2022HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) Acting On Behalf of University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire · 30 Jul 2026, 07:17 BST
Value not published
same CPV family
same region
NHSSC Led Mini Competition for Safety Finger Lancets Via Lot 2 Blood Lancets of the Blood Draw Tools and Accessories Framework Agreement.Supply Chain Coordination Limited · 30 Jul 2026, 09:40 BST
Value not published
same CPV family
same region
Employee Benefits and Occupational Health ServicesGovernment Commercial Agency · 27 Aug 2026, 11:19 BST
£1,299,500,000
same CPV family
same region
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: NHS Supply Chain: "Skin Cleansing and Disinfection". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 8 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityNHS Supply ChainScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: NHS Supply Chain
Market Analytics
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for NHS Supply Chain. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
8Bids / Report (median)
8.6% of reports have one bid · Mean: 8.5 bids
Supplier ConcentrationLow Concentration
Gama Healthcare LtdTop vendor: 3.6% of attributable value
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 36 active published awards; 35 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers in this Category (CPV 33):
Supplier NameHistoric AwardsAttributable ValueAvg. Price Discount
Gama Healthcare Ltd7 wins£93,751,596—
Praxis Medical Ltd7 wins£42,097,000—
Essity T/A BSN Medical Ltd6 wins£17,570,000—
Benefoot UK Ltd trading as BeneCare Medical6 wins£17,470,000—
GAMA Healthcare Ltd5 wins£83,000,000—
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityNHS Supply Chain
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published31 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
Last source update31 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationAntiseptics and disinfectants, Articles and preparations for oral or dental hygiene, Disposable personal wipes, Hair preparations and articles, Hand and nails care products, Hand care products, Hand cleaner, Hand or body lotions, Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, Mouthwash, Perfumes and toiletries, Personal care products, Pharmaceutical products, Shampoos, Skin-care products, Soap, Various medicinal products, Wipes
Delivery area
UK
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What is being bought
The Framework Agreement is for the supply of skin cleansing and disinfection products for patient use, including but not limited to patient cleansing wipes, patient cleansing and hygiene products, localised alcohol skin cleansing and decolonisation wipes, body cleansing and decolonisation products, biocides, and skin disinfection medicinal products. The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 36 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months. It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of £70,600,000 GBP ex VAT. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is £94,750,000 GBP ex VAT. 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.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. tender value changed
    31 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
  2. Status changed to complete
    31 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
  3. Official notice release published
    31 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    31 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
  5. Published value updated to £94,750,000
    30 Mar 2021, 00:56 BST
  6. Status changed to active
    30 Mar 2021, 00:56 BST
  7. Official notice release published
    30 Mar 2021, 00:56 BST
  8. Submission deadline changed to 29 Apr 2021, 15:00 BST
    30 Mar 2021, 00:56 BST
  9. Buyer information updated
    30 Mar 2021, 00:56 BST
Lots and requirements (8)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1A
    Patient Cleansing Wipes - Non Maceratable
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot is for wipes used for the personal hygiene and cleansing of patients of all ages including (but not limited to) hand, face, body and bed bath wipes. There are two sub-categories under this Lot: 1) Sub-category A – Non-maceratable Wipes This sub-category is for non-maceratable patient cleansing wipes, that are not disposed of in a macerator after use. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for Lot 1A and 1B combined will be circa £3,998,315 GBP ex VAT and for the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be circa £5,364,544 GBP ex VAT.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #1B
    Patient Cleansing Wipes - Maceratable
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot is for wipes used for the personal hygiene and cleansing of patients of all ages including (but not limited to) hand, face, body and bed bath wipes. There are two sub-categories under this Lot. This Sub Category is: 2) Sub-category B – Maceratable Wipes This sub-category is for patient cleansing wipes that are disposed of in a macerator after use. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for Lot 1A and Lot 1B combined will be circa £3,998,315 GBP ex VAT and for the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be circa £5,364,544 GBP ex VAT.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #2
    Continence Wipes
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot is for continence wipes only used for patient personal hygiene. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this Lot will be circa £5,536,129 GBP ex VAT and for the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be circa £7,427,830 GBP ex VAT
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #3
    Patient Cleansing and Hygiene Products
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot is for non-wipe products used for patient cleansing and hygiene including (but not limited to) shampoo, shower gel, shampoo caps without medicinal properties, tablet soap, body wash, and baby bath. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this Lot will be circa £2,183,695 GBP ex VAT and for the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be circa £2,929,866 GBP ex VAT.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 5 · #4
    Localised Alcohol Skin Cleansing and Decolonisation Wipes
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot is for products used for localised cleaning and decolonisation of skin including (but not limited to) alcohol wipes with chlorhexidine and alcohol swabs. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this Lot will be circa £2,980,283 GBP ex VAT and for the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be circa £3,998,649 GBP ex VAT.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 6 · #5
    Body Cleansing and Decolonisation
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot is for antimicrobial products used for the cleaning of patients’ hair and body, including products used for the decolonisation of patients’ skin and mucosa prior to procedure, including (but not limited to) wipes, shampoo caps, body wash, mouth wash, sponges, nasal gel and disinfectant solutions for general skin cleansing and decolonisation. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this Lot will be circa £6,581,842 GBP ex VAT and for the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be circa £8,830,865 GBP ex VAT.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 7 · #6
    Skin Disinfection (Medicinal Products)
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot is for medicinal products and associated products only, used for the cleansing, disinfection and decolonisation of a clinician’s and/or a patient’s skin including (but not limited to) surgical scrub solutions, surgical skin preparation products, mouth wash, and related dispensers. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this Lot will be circa £48,594,906 GBP ex VAT and for the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be circa £65,199,842 GBP ex VAT.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 8 · #7
    Nursing Sundries
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot is for skin cleansing and care nursing sundries not listed in Lots 1 to 6. Products include (but are not limited to) nursing sundries, emollients, creams and liquids used in patient care such as protection creams, zinc and castor oil ointment, yellow soft paraffin, and nail varnish remover. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this Lot will be circa £722,772 GBP ex VAT and for the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be circa £969,744 GBP ex VAT.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    31 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
  2. Award active
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  3. Award active
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    Not published · Not published
  8. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  9. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  10. Contract active
    Signed 17 Dec 2021, 00:00 GMT · £3,920,244
  11. Contract active
    Signed 17 Dec 2021, 00:00 GMT · £7,427,830
  12. Contract active
    Signed 17 Dec 2021, 00:00 GMT · £2,929,866
  13. Contract active
    Signed 17 Dec 2021, 00:00 GMT · £3,998,649
  14. Contract active
    Signed 17 Dec 2021, 00:00 GMT · £8,830,865
  15. Contract active
    Signed 17 Dec 2021, 00:00 GMT · £65,199,842
  16. Contract active
    Signed 17 Dec 2021, 00:00 GMT · £969,744
  17. Contract active
    Signed 6 Dec 2021, 00:00 GMT · £1,444,300
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Gama Healthcare Ltd, Pearmine Health Ltd, Procotech Ltd, Robinson Healthcare Limited, Saraco Industries Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Gama Healthcare Ltd, Procotech Ltd, Robinson Healthcare Limited, Saraco Industries Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Gama Healthcare Ltd, Macdonald and Taylor Healthcare Limited, PDI (EMEA) Ltd, Pal International Limited, Pearmine Health Ltd, Procotech Ltd, Robinson Healthcare Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Gama Healthcare Ltd, PTP Healthcare Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Banner Group Limited , Bunzl Retail & Healthcare Supplies Limited, Gama Healthcare Ltd, IMS Euro Limited, Infinite Business Systems Ltd trading as The Service Healthcare, Optimum Medical Solutions Limited, PDI (EMEA) Ltd, Pal International Limited, Robinson Healthcare Limited
Not published · Not published · active
B. Braun Medical Limited, Bio-Tech Solutions Limited, Cod Beck Blenders Limited, Ecolab Limited trading as Ecolab Healthcare, Gama Healthcare Ltd, Iskus Health UK Ltd, Macdonald and Taylor Healthcare Limited, Molnlycke Health Care Limited, PDI (EMEA) Ltd, PTP Healthcare Ltd, Paul Hartmann Limited, Pearmine Health Ltd, Prestige Personal Care Limited, Procotech Ltd, Prosys International Limited
Not published · Not published · active
3M United Kingdom Public Limited Company, Ecolab Limited trading as Ecolab Healthcare, Gama Healthcare Ltd, Insight Health Limited, Molnlycke Health Care Limited, PDI (EMEA) Ltd, Pal International Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Potter & Moore Innovations Limited, Prestige Personal Care Limited, Procotech Ltd, Reliance Medical Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Patient Cleansing Wipes - Maceratable
£3,920,244 · signed 17 Dec 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Continence Wipes
£7,427,830 · signed 17 Dec 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Patient Cleansing and Hygiene Products
£2,929,866 · signed 17 Dec 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Localised Alcohol Skin Cleansing and Decolonisation Wipes
£3,998,649 · signed 17 Dec 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Body Cleansing and Decolonisation
£8,830,865 · signed 17 Dec 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Skin Disinfection (Medicinal Products)
£65,199,842 · signed 17 Dec 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Nursing Sundries
£969,744 · signed 17 Dec 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Patient Cleansing Wipes - Non Maceratable
£1,444,300 · signed 6 Dec 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Bid statistics
bids: 1 (lot 1A)
bids: 11 (lot 1B)
electronicBids: 11 (lot 1B)
foreignBidsFromEU: 2 (lot 1B)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 9 (lot 1B)
smeBids: 4 (lot 1B)
bids: 9 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 9 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 1 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 6 (lot 2)
smeBids: 7 (lot 2)
bids: 2 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 2 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromEU: 1 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 1 (lot 3)
smeBids: 1 (lot 3)
bids: 13 (lot 4)
electronicBids: 13 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromEU: 2 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 11 (lot 4)
smeBids: 6 (lot 4)
bids: 19 (lot 5)
electronicBids: 19 (lot 5)
foreignBidsFromEU: 1 (lot 5)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 18 (lot 5)
smeBids: 11 (lot 5)
bids: 7 (lot 6)
electronicBids: 7 (lot 6)
foreignBidsFromEU: 1 (lot 6)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 6 (lot 6)
smeBids: 4 (lot 6)
bids: 9 (lot 7)
electronicBids: 9 (lot 7)
foreignBidsFromEU: 1 (lot 7)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 8 (lot 7)
smeBids: 4 (lot 7)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

NHS Supply Chain

Contracting authority GB-FTS-140
View buyer profile

  • NHS Supply Chain
    buyer
    centralPurchasingBody

    Skipton House, 80 London Road, London, UKI4, SE1 6LH
    Contracting.Team@supplychain.nhs.uk

  • 3M United Kingdom Public Limited Company
    supplier

    Bracknell, UKJ11

  • B. Braun Medical Limited
    supplier

    Sheffield, UKE32

  • Banner Group Limited 
    supplier

    Sheffield, UKE45

  • Bio-Tech Solutions Limited
    supplier

    Driffield, UKE11

  • Bunzl Retail & Healthcare Supplies Limited
    supplier

    London, UKI54

  • Cod Beck Blenders Limited
    supplier

    Thirsk, UKE42

  • Ecolab Limited trading as Ecolab Healthcare
    supplier

    Northwich, UKD6

  • Gama Healthcare Ltd
    supplier

    Hemel Hempstead, UKH23

  • IMS Euro Limited
    supplier

    Stockport, UKD35

  • Infinite Business Systems Ltd trading as The Service Healthcare
    supplier

    London, UKI54

  • Insight Health Limited
    supplier

    London, UKH23

  • Iskus Health UK Ltd
    supplier

    Warwick, UKI

  • Macdonald and Taylor Healthcare Limited
    supplier

    Warrington, UKD61

  • Molnlycke Health Care Limited
    supplier

    Oldham, UKD37

  • Not Applicable
    reviewBody

    Not Applicable

  • Optimum Medical Solutions Limited
    supplier

    Leeds, UKE42

  • PDI (EMEA) Ltd
    supplier

    Corby, UKF25

  • PTP Healthcare Ltd
    supplier

    Winchester, UKJ32

  • Pal International Limited
    supplier

    Lutterworth, UKF22

  • Paul Hartmann Limited
    supplier

    Heywood, UKD3

  • Pearmine Health Ltd
    supplier

    Brackley, UKF24

  • Potter & Moore Innovations Limited
    supplier

    Peterborough, UKH12

  • Prestige Personal Care Limited
    supplier

    Thetford, UKH17

  • Procotech Ltd
    supplier

    Harrogate, UKE2

  • Prosys International Limited
    supplier

    Wimbledon, UKI63

  • Reliance Medical Ltd
    supplier

    Stoke on Trent, UKG23

  • Robinson Healthcare Limited
    supplier

    Chorley, UKF15

  • Saraco Industries Limited
    supplier

    Bolton, UKD36

  • Schulke and Mayr UK Limited
    supplier

    Sheffield, UKE31
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