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Polymer Products 2026 · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)

Framework agreement9 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£67,200,000total for 9 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 18 May 2026
Lots 9see the lot list below
Framework period 2 yrsends 30 Oct 2028 · up to 30 Oct 2030 with extensions · starts 31 Oct 2026

What is being bought9 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This framework is for Polymer Products including and not limited to those listed below. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £15,853,000.00 to £16,800,000.00 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options),is approximately £67,200,000.00

The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier.

The intended Lot Structure for this procurement is set out as follows:

  • Lot 1 Core Aprons
  • Lot 2 Clinical and Offensive Waste Bags
  • Lot 3 Specimen / Resealable Bags
  • Lot 4 PEVA Body Bags
  • Lot 5 Specialist Lines
  • Lot 6 Domestic Waste Bags
  • Lot 7 Unprinted Bags
  • Lot 8 Patient Property and Carrier Bags
  • Lot 9 Soluble Laundry Bags

This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at 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 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 nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗ .— Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers.— Select the following ITT:

ITT_2202 - Polymer Products PSQ.

ITT_2064 - Lot 1 Core Aprons

ITT_2065 - Lot 2 Clinical and Offensive waste bags

ITT_2066 - Lot 3 Specimen Bags

ITT_2067 - Lot 4 Body Bags

ITT_2068 - Lot 5 Specialist Lines

ITT_2069 - Lot 6 Domestic Waste Bags

ITT_2070 - Lot 7 Clear and Coloured Bags

ITT_2072 - Lot 8 Carrier, Patient Property & Locker Bags

ITT_2073 - Lot 9 Laundry bags

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.

CPV: Cadaver transport bags · Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags · Protective and safety clothing · Sacks and bags

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 31 Oct 2026
Published description of the framework

See tender documentation within Project_1559

Lots and requirements (9)Procurement structure

9 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Core ApronsRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£48,582,090

Polythene single use apron for protection

Contract period: 31 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 30 Oct 2030 with extensionsValue: £48,582,090 exc. VAT · £58,298,509 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 48 months + 48 month extension
Lot #2Clinical and offensive waste bagsRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£25,286,470

Clinical Waste Bags required in the following colours; orange, yellow and yellow with purple stripe and purple. Offensive Waste Bags in yellow with black stripe.

Contract period: 31 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 30 Oct 2030 with extensionsValue: £25,286,470 exc. VAT · £30,343,764 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 48 months + 48 month extension
Lot #3Specimen / resealable bagsRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£2,299,966

Polythene bags used for specimens

Contract period: 31 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 30 Oct 2030 with extensionsValue: £2,299,966 exc. VAT · £2,759,960 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 48 months + 48 month extension
Lot #4PEVA body bagsRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,798,536

PEVA body bags required in the colour white.

Contract period: 31 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 30 Oct 2030 with extensionsValue: £1,798,536 exc. VAT · £2,158,244 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 48 months + 48 month extension
Lot #5Specialist linesRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,050,032

Specialist items required including but not limited to: tabards, specialist clinical waste bags, specialist offensive waste bags, specialist cytotoxic waste bags, drawsheets, mattress bags, printed bags and aprons.

Contract period: 31 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 30 Oct 2030 with extensionsValue: £1,050,032 exc. VAT · £1,260,039 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 48 months + 48 month extension
Lot #6Domestic waste bagsRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£10,385,525

Clear and black printed domestic waste sacks

Contract period: 31 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 30 Oct 2030 with extensionsValue: £10,385,525 exc. VAT · £12,462,631 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 48 months + 48 month extension
Lot #7Unprinted bagsRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£7,735,929

Clear and coloured unprinted waste sacks

Contract period: 31 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 30 Oct 2030 with extensionsValue: £7,735,929 exc. VAT · £9,283,115 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 48 months + 48 month extension
Lot #8Patient property and carrier bagsRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£2,841,464

Patient property bags including carrier and locker bags

Contract period: 31 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 30 Oct 2030 with extensionsValue: £2,841,464 exc. VAT · £3,409,757 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 48 months + 48 month extension
Lot #9Soluble laundry bagsRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£346,320

Water soluble laundry bags

Contract period: 31 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 30 Oct 2030 with extensionsValue: £346,320 exc. VAT · £4,155,985 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 48 months + 48 month extension

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.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 70–75 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 75 points.
  • “Polymer Products 2026” 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
Closed
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
2 May 2025, 10:45 BST
Last source update
10 Apr 2026, 15:37 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 16 Oct 2026
Authority reference
Project_1559
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-032927
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Cadaver transport bagsPolythene waste and refuse sacks and bagsProtective and safety clothingSacks and bags
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bff Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Appointment period ends
18 May 2026, 15:00 BST
Clarification deadline
8 May 2026, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

2 May 2025 → 31 Oct 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    2 May 2025, 10:45 BST
  2. Market engagement381 days ago
    10 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST

    We are seeking to engage with interested suppliers who can supply the Goods detailed in the procurement description. Interested suppliers can express interest in the opportunity using the following link

    PORTAL ACCESS

    -Login with URL nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗

    -Click on “SQs Open to All Suppliers” and search for the title of the procurement: SQ_590 – Polymer Products 2026 PME

    EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

    • Click on the ‘Response Form’ tab.

    -Answer the question in the Qualification Envelope at 1.1.1

    -Click ‘submit response.

    On receipt of an expression of interest, the Authority will issue the Supplier with a request for information (RFI) document. IMPORTANT NOTE: The RFI document and any further communication in regards of this PME activity only, will be issued via email from email address [email protected]. Please ensure you monitor your emails for correspondence from this email address.

    The RFI document details the full product list of the products in-scope of this intended procurement activity and requests information from interested suppliers that will support the Authority in developing its approach to the procurement.

    The RFI requests information about the interested supplier(s): (1) product range information and corresponding conformity documentation, (2) capacity to perform any eventual contract award, (3) current market information, (4) sustainability – including resource efficiency, use of raw materials, packaging, carbon reduction and labour standards, and (5) Supplier Cost Data which will support the commercial approach. The supplier cost data requested will include the commodity and freight cost drivers per product and the percentage each contributes to the overall product cost.

    All responses to the RFI must be submitted to the email address as received from ([email protected]) by no later than 16:00hrs BST on 27 May 2025.

    On or around 25 July 2025, following earlier engagement activities, the drafted product listing and product specification will be circulated for feedback from interested participants. All feedback must be sent to the email address [email protected] by no later than 16:00hrs BST on 29 August 2025. The Authority will then review the feedback and if there are amendments, further circulation of amended specifications may take place. If there is further circulation, all feedback must be received by no later than 16.00hrs BST on 10 October 2025.

    Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period, request individual meetings with the Authority to discuss the proposed procurement by way of email to [email protected]. All meeting requests must be made and concluded before 16.00hrs BST on 10 October 2025.

    To support our early engagement activity, we are pleased to invite you to a webinar, where we aim to share our strategic intent, with the intention to invite feedback from key suppliers during this session.

    The details are as follows:

    Date: 04/06/2025

    Time: 14:00hrs

    Duration: 2 hours

    Platform: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/89855195314… ↗

    During this session, we will cover the following topics:

    1. Tender Overview: Overview of the products in scope and our commercial aims and objectives for this framework renewal process.
    2. Specification Overview: Summarise the key specifications and invite feedback regarding what can be included or improved on, to maximise product quality & value for money.
    3. Commercial Drivers: Understanding the core factors shaping the framework renewal and how we can leverage best value for NHS customers.
    4. Overview of the Procurement Procedure, Conditions of Participation & Award Criteria: An overview of the proposed tender process, sustainability criteria and expectations in the tender process.
    5. Timescales: An outline of critical dates and timelines for the renewal process.

    This is a great opportunity for you to feedback and provide industry intelligence that will inform the procurement approach. Equally, it is an opportunity to clarify any questions you may have and ensure that all suppliers are aligned with the upcoming changes.

    We would value suppliers to share feedback and input during the webinar. We recognise that this is not always possible and if, following the webinar, you feel it would be beneficial to have a 1 to 1 meeting with the Category Manager, this can be requested using the following the email address: [email protected].

    There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

  3. Next notice expected355 days ago
    5 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
  4. Tender notice published199 days ago
    10 Apr 2026, 15:37 BST
  5. Clarification questions by171 days ago
    8 May 2026, 15:00 BST
  6. Admission / appointment period ends161 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    18 May 2026, 15:00 BST
  7. Award decision expected by10 days ago
    16 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Today
    27 Oct 2026
  9. Contract startsin 3 days
    31 Oct 2026

Notice history

5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 2 May 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    2 May 2025, 10:45 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    10 Apr 2026, 15:37 BST
    UK4
  3. Status changed to active
    10 Apr 2026, 15:37 BST
  4. Procurement method changed
    10 Apr 2026, 15:37 BST
  5. Deadline published: 18 May 2026, 15:00 BST
    10 Apr 2026, 15:37 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PLLH-1887-BMRL Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, London, SE1 8UGContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure