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title: "Printable Patient Identification Wristbands and Associated Accessories 2027"
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# Printable Patient Identification Wristbands and Associated Accessories 2027

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/printable-patient-identification-wristbands-and-associated-accessories-2027-ocds-h6vhtk-0521ca). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED: "Printable Patient Identification Wristbands and Associated Accessories 2027". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £50,000,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 11 Nov 2026, 15:00 GMT. Published submission portal: nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 20 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/supply-chain-coordination-limited-coh-10881715)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £50,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 11 November 2026 at 15:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Identification badges, Identity bracelet, Personal identification accessories, Site-identification equipment, Smart card readers
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/printable-patient-identification-wristbands-and-associated-accessories-2027-ocds-h6vhtk-0521ca#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0521ca`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** For Goods/Services identified as Transacted Products in the Specification and Tender Response Document, only the Authority will be entitled to place Orders 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; and For Goods/Services identified as Direct Contract Products in the specification and Tender Response Document, the following Participating Authorities are entitled to place Orders:
1) the Authority; 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.

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/printable-patient-identification-wristbands-and-associated-accessories-2027-ocds-h6vhtk-0521ca#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/printable-patient-identification-wristbands-and-associated-accessories-2027-ocds-h6vhtk-0521ca#participate

## Description
Opportunity
Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Laser and Thermal printable wristbands, Thermal Printers- (Direct Thermal Printer, desktop or mobile model which are handheld and/or standalone) and associated accessories e.g. – battery packs, docking stations, printer ribbons, handheld electronic devices such as barcode scanners. Digital/contactless identification: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) hardware and software, Near-field communication (NFC) products for access i.e. smart badges, ID badges in general etc, Biometric identification and card printers.
This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that the expenditure will be in the region of GBP £40,000,000 - £50,000,000 Ex VAT / £48,000,000 - £60,000,000 Inc VAT throughout the duration 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.
Requirements
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this within their tender submission:
- Employer's Liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant
- Public Liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant
- Product Liability Insurance cover in the name of the Applicant of £5m per claim or £5m per claim and in the annual aggregate
- ISO9001:2015 accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Applicant's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, manufacturing, storage and distribution.
- Declaration of Conformity and UKCA/CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (if applicable).
PPN 009 'Tackling Modern Slavery in Government Supply Chains'
In February 2025 PPN 009 "Tackling Modern Slavery in Government Supply Chains" was published. This PPN specifically calls out the NHS as being in scope. The PPN requires the risk of Modern Slavery to be identified for each Procurement activity, and appropriate due diligence conducted to manage these risks.
Risk Profiling and Methodology
Each NHS Supply Chain procurement, including the forthcoming procurement for Patient Identification has been assessed, using a standard methodology. The methodology has been developed using a database of risk, mapped to E-class codes. This has been mapped to the procurement activity to assess the level of risk associated with that activity, prior to knowing which specific suppliers and value chains are going to be used. Based on that risk the following tools will be applied to the procurement to understand the specific risk in the proposed supply chains.
Low Risk - Modern Slavery Assessment Tool
Medium Risk - Modern Slavery Assessment Tool + Evidence Review
High Risk - Modern Slavery Assessment Tool + Evidence Rev...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/printable-patient-identification-wristbands-and-associated-accessories-2027-ocds-h6vhtk-0521ca)

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Printable Wristbands (Adult/Child/Neonatal: Red/White to be Compatible with Laser Printers)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 22455100

- **Estimated Value:** £5,833,333
- **Description:** Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Patient and Staff Identification Products and Accessories. This Lot includes but is not limited to: patient identification wristbands to be compatible with laser printers.  
Tenderers must tender fo...
- **Contract Period:** 04/07/2027 to 04/07/2031

### Lot 2: Printable Wristbands (Adult/Child/Neonatal: Red/White to be Compatible with Thermal Printers)
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 22455100

- **Estimated Value:** £12,500,000
- **Description:** Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Patient and Staff Identification Products and Accessories. This Lot includes but is not limited to: patient identification wristbands to be compatible with thermal printers. Thermal Printers - (Dire...
- **Contract Period:** 04/07/2027 to 04/07/2031

### Lot 3: RFID
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 30191140, 35123000

- **Estimated Value:** £6,666,666
- **Description:** Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Patient and Staff Identification Products and Accessories. This Lot includes but is not limited to: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) hardware and software.
Tenderers must complete the scenario ...
- **Contract Period:** 04/07/2027 to 04/07/2031

### Lot 4: Staff Identification
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 30191140, 30233300, 35123400

- **Estimated Value:** £5,000,000
- **Description:** Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Patient and Staff Identification Products and Accessories. This Lot includes but is not limited to: 
o staff identification cards 
o visitor identification badges 
o contractor identification cards ...
- **Contract Period:** 04/07/2027 to 04/07/2031

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F097334-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-15T10:17:07.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T22:18:04.304Z
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