Official UK procurement notice
Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling
Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)·Consortium: 3 public authorities
What is being bought16 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling.
This includes the following requirements which have been sub-divided into Lots:
Lot 1: Beds, Mattresses, Pressure Reducing Products, Manual Handling Equipment and associated products.
Lot 2: Managed Service for Beds, Mattresses and associated products
Lot 3: Rental and Decontamination.
It is anticipated that in the first twelve months of the Framework, the total value of purchases under it will be around £42,110,000. For the full 48 month term, the anticipated value is around £198,450,000 . These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of usage. The value provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business with successful Tenderers.
CPV: Baths · Beds for medical use · Chairs and chair wedges · Cots · Cushions · Hoists · Hospital and related services · Hospital beds · Hospital services · Lifting equipment for health care sector · Mattress covers · Mattress supports · +7 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 68 bids on the busiest of 3 lots · 57 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 2 yrs from 1 Dec 2025
Lots and requirements (16)Procurement structure
16 lots · 3 with a published value · win at most 13 of them · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Beds, Mattresses, Pressure Reducing Products and Manual Handling Equipment and associated productsPublished value£151,400,000
This Lot is for the supply of Beds, Mattresses, Pressure Reducing Products and Manual Handling Equipment and associated products. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £32,000,000 in the first year. These are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #2Managed Services for Beds, Mattresses and associated productsPublished value£46,500,000
This lot is for the provision of Managed Services to include Beds, Mattresses and associated products. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £10,000,000 in the first year. These are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #3Rental and DecontaminationPublished value£550,000
This Lot is is to provide rental and decontamination services to include Beds, Mattresses and associated products. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £110,000 in the first year. These are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #4Beds, Mattresses, Pressure Reducing Products and Manual Handling Equipment and associated productsAwardedLot estimate not published
This Lot is for the supply of Beds, Mattresses, Pressure Reducing Products and Manual Handling Equipment and associated products. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £32,000,000 in the first year. These are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #5Bathing Equipment and AccessoriesPlannedLot estimate not published
Shower trolleys, changing trolleys and bathing accessories. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £18,535 and £20,389 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.
Lot #6High Value Direct for Patient transfer equipmentPlannedLot estimate not published
Fixed Ceiling Gantry Hoists, Variable Height Baths, SEM Scanner, Bed washer and decontamination Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £1,000,000 and £2,000,000 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.
Lot #7Product Rental OnlyPlannedLot estimate not published
For suppliers awarded to the lots on the Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling Framework you will be awarded to the product rental lot should the supplier wish.
This is typically for high value and specialist products which are used intermittently in outlying clinical cases, such as but not limited to extreme bariatric patients or specialist burns cases.
Customers will be able to rent equipment for the period of time required.
All equipment covered by a rental agreement will remain the property of the Supplier throughout the duration of the rental period.
The Supplier is responsible for any breakdowns, repair, servicing and replacement of the equipment.
Services may include, but not limited to:
- Delivery/collection
- Cleaning/decontamination
- Electrical safety testing
- Repair/maintenance
- Clinical/technical support
- Service log Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £1,000,000 and £2,000,000 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.
Lot #8Managed ServicePlannedLot estimate not published
Bed management service. Customer will have a long term agreement with supplier. Supplier will provide bed replacement, maintenance and decontamination. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,256,459 and £2,482,105 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.
Lot #9Managed Service for Beds, Mattresses and associated productsAwardedLot estimate not published
This lot is for the provision of Managed Services to include Beds, Mattresses and associated products. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £10,000,000 in the first year. These are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #10Rental and DecontaminationAwardedLot estimate not published
This Lot is is to provide rental and decontamination services to include Beds, Mattresses and associated products. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £110,000 in the first year. These are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #11Cushions and AccessoriesPlannedLot estimate not published
Static Cushions, Dynamic Cushion, Hybrid Cushions, Cushion Pumps and Accessories. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £90,194 and £99,213 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.
Lot #12Prevention and Support AidsPlannedLot estimate not published
Pressure Mapping Systems, Skin/Tissue Assessment Systems & Accessories Bootees / Foot Protectors Heel, Protector Support Aids. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,256,459 and £2,482,105 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.
Lot #13Hoists, Stand Aids and AccessoriesPlannedLot estimate not published
Mobile - Electrical & Accessories, Mobile - Hydraulic & Accessories, Mobile Gantry Hoists, Sit to stand Bath hoists, Swimming Pool Hoists, Manual Stand Aids & Accessories, Electric Stand Aids & Accessories. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £1,511,254 and £1,662,379 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.
Lot #14Transfer EquipmentPlannedLot estimate not published
Air Assisted Lifting / Transfer Devices, Turn Table, Swivel Cushion, Sitting Transfer Board, Supine Transfer Board, Supine Transfer Sheet, Transfer equipment accessories, Handling Belts / Transfer Belts. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £3,248,340 and £3,573,174 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.
Lot #15Slings and AccessoriesPlannedLot estimate not published
This Lot is for Slings and Accessories that allow patients in hospitals and nursing homes, and those receiving home health care to be transferred between a bed and a chair or other similar resting place. Products within this Lot include, but shall not be limited to: loop slings for use with hoists; clip slings for use with hoists; and high back slings for use with hoists. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,256,459 and £2,482,105 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.
Lot #16Slide SheetsPlannedLot estimate not published
Flat Slide Sheets, Tubular Slide Sheets, Hybrid Slide Sheets, Insitu Slide Sheets. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £7,017,050 and £7,718,755 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.
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 | Environmental | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 · Beds, Mattresses, Pressure Reducing Products and Manual Handling Equipment and associated products | 60% | 30% | 10% | — | |
| 9 · Managed Service for Beds, Mattresses and associated products | 60% | 20% | 10% | 10% | |
| 10 · Rental and Decontamination | 50% | 30% | 10% | 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 of the Lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this.
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.
The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier. Under the Framework Agreement there will be two different methods of supply - one for Non-Direct Contract Products and one for Direct Contract Products.
NHS Supply Chain will be entitled to purchase the supplies and/or services identified as Non-Direct Contract Products which it will then make available for purchase 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.
For the supplies and/or services identified as Direct Contract Products 1) NHS Supply Chain; 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector wil…
- Condition of participationno text publishedMinimum: Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents.
- 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.
- Price carries 20–30 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 30 points.
- “Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling” 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
- 25 Jul 2024, 11:50 BST
- Last source update
- 30 Dec 2025, 15:05 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 18 Mar 2025 – …
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-086469- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04847bFind a Tender
- 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 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_1559 ITT_1560 ITT_1561 Jaggaer Project Reference :1214 Please note: you must respond to ITT_1558 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 noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 17 Mar 2025, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 210 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 18 Mar 2025, 09:00 GMT
Timeline
4 Oct 2024 → 30 Dec 2025 · 5 dates- Next notice expected4 Oct 2024, 00:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown17 Mar 2025, 15:00 GMT
- Bids opened18 Mar 2025, 09:00 GMT
- Contract starts325 days ago1 Dec 2025
- Notice published296 days ago30 Dec 2025, 15:05 GMT
Notice history
9 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 11 Mar 2025- Deadline published: 24 Mar 2025, 15:00 GMT11 Mar 2025, 12:33 GMT
- Buyer details updated11 Mar 2025, 12:33 GMT
- Deadline moved to 26 Mar 2025, 15:00 GMT19 Mar 2025, 16:28 GMT+2 days · was 24 Mar 2025, 15:00 GMT
- Published value updated to £198,450,00024 Mar 2025, 12:36 GMTwas £220,000,000
- Status changed to active24 Mar 2025, 12:36 GMT
- Procurement method changed24 Mar 2025, 12:36 GMT
- Deadline moved to 17 Mar 2025, 15:00 GMT24 Mar 2025, 12:36 GMT-9 days · was 26 Mar 2025, 15:00 GMT
- Status changed to complete30 Dec 2025, 15:05 GMT
- Buyer details updated30 Dec 2025, 15:05 GMT
Published amendments (3 · 3 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate · IV.2.2 | 17 Mar 2025 | 24 Mar 2025 | +7 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 18 Mar 2025 | 25 Mar 2025 | +7 d |
| — | DeadlineTime limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate · IV.2.2 | 24 Mar 2025 | 26 Mar 2025 | +2 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 25 Mar 2025 | 27 Mar 2025 | +2 d |
| — | DeadlineTime limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate · IV.2.2 | 26 Mar 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | +5 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 27 Mar 2025 | 1 Apr 2025 | +5 d |
3 amendments published without a description.
Routine re-releases (6)
- 2025-03: 2 releases · 11 Mar 2025, 19 Mar 2025
- 2024-07: 1 release · 25 Jul 2024
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast3 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Beds, Mattresses, Pressure Reducing Products and Manual Handling Equipment and associated products
- Signed
- 5 Dec 2025
- Value
- £151,400,000
- Status
- active
Managed Service for Beds, Mattresses and associated products
- Signed
- 5 Dec 2025
- Value
- £46,500,000
- Status
- active
Rental and Decontamination
- Signed
- 5 Dec 2025
- Value
- £550,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 · Beds, Mattresses, Pressure Reducing Products and Manual Handling Equipment and associated products | 68bids · 68 electronic · 68 from abroad | 43 | — | — |
| 9 · Managed Service for Beds, Mattresses and associated products | 12bids · 12 electronic · 12 from abroad | 6 | — | — |
| 10 · Rental and Decontamination | 14bids · 14 electronic · 14 from abroad | 9 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- NHS Supply ChainContracting authorityNational or federal agency/officeHealth
- NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)Contracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyNational or federal agency/officeHealth
Framework contractors & participating bidders
57 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awardedThe first 50 of 57 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.
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Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.