Official UK procurement notice
Suction Consumables, Wound Drainage, Autologous Blood Systems and Related Accessories
Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)·Consortium: 3 public authorities
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe scope of the Framework Agreement is for the supply of products and their associated consumables and accessories for suction consumables, wound drainage post-operative and intraoperative autologous blood system products.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £47,100,000 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. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is £188,400,000.
CPV: Anaesthesia and resuscitation · Anaesthesia and resuscitation devices · Catheter accessories · Catheters · Collector and collection bags, drainage and kits · Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion · Instruments for anaesthesia and resuscitation · Medical consumables · Medical equipments · Miscellaneous medical devices and products · Operating theatre devices and instruments
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 18 bids received · 40 suppliers appointed
- Electronic auction
Although an electronic auction will not be used to award all or part of the requirements of the Framework Agreement the use of eAuctions may be an option as part of any contracts awarded under the Framework Agreement.
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · 4 with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 4 and win at most 4 of them · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Suction ConsumablesAwardedPublished value£120,000,000
This Lot is for all suction consumables which assist the efficiency of the suction device and / or to support specimen collection. The products include: Open and Closed Suction Catheters, Replogle Suction Catheters, Rigid and Flexible Suction Catheters (Yankeur), Suction Tubing, Sample Collection Devices, Oral Care Kits. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £30,000,000 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 #2Manual and Powered Suction Devices, Machines, Suction Canisters, Accessories and Purchase PlanPublished value£30,000,000
This Lot is for Manual and Powered Suction Devices, Machines, Suction Canisters, Accessories and Purchase Plans. The products include: Suction Machines / Devices, Portable Suction Machines / Devices, Haemorrhoid Suction Ligators, Manual Suction Devices, Suction Canisters, Disposable Suction Liners, Vacuum / Suction Regulators, Filters For Suction Machines / Devices, Pre-gelling Agents, Consumables Accessories. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be
in the region of £7,500,000 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 #3Wound Drains, Chest/Thoracic Drainage, Accessories and Purchase PlanAwardedPublished value£32,000,000
This Lot is for Wound Drains, Chest Thoracic Drainage, Accessories and Purchase Plans. The products include: Wound Drains (Open Drains, Closed Drains, Closed Non-Suction Drains (Passive), Closed Suction Drains (Active)), Drainage Catheters Systems & Kits, Pleural Drainage Catheters, Indwelling Catheters, Multipurpose Drainage Catheters, Thoracentesis / Paracentesis Aspiration Kit, Pleural Ambulatory Devices, Chest Drain Valves, Chest Drain Bottles, Digital Suction Systems and Accessories, Drainage Related Accessories. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £8,000,000 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 #4Post Operative and Intra Operative Autologous Blood System Products, Accessories and Purchase PlanAwardedPublished value£6,400,000
This Lots is for Post Operative Autologous Blood System Products, Intra Operative Autologous Blood System Products, Related Accessories and Purchase Plans. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £1,600,000 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 #5Manual and Powered Suction Devices, Machines, Suction Canisters, Accessories and Purchase PlanCancelledLot estimate not published
This Lot is for Manual and Powered Suction Devices, Machines, Suction Canisters, Accessories and Purchase Plans. The products include: Suction Machines / Devices, Portable Suction Machines / Devices, Haemorrhoid Suction Ligators, Manual Suction Devices, Suction Canisters, Disposable Suction Liners, Vacuum / Suction Regulators, Filters For Suction Machines / Devices, Pre-gelling Agents, Consumables Accessories. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £7,500,000 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.
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.
- 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.
The term of contracts formed under the Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself.
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.
Non-Direct Contract Goods: products purchased via the Stock and E-Direct route of supply.
Direct Contracts Goods: products purchased direct by the Customer using a URN allocated by NHS Supply Chain.
NHS Supply Chain will be entitled to purchase the supplies and/or services identified below 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…
- Condition of participationno text publishedMinimum: Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents.
- Price carries 30 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 3 points.
- “Suction Consumables, Wound Drainage, Autologous Blood Systems and…” 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
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 10 Feb 2023, 15:40 GMT
- Last source update
- 6 Jun 2025, 13:08 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 8 Oct 2024 – …
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-030577- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a4d8Find a Tender
- 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.
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_1446 ITT_1447 ITT_1448 ITT_1449 ITT_1450 Please note: you must respond to ITT_1446 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
- 7 Oct 2024, 15:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 8 Oct 2024, 09:00 BST
Timeline
6 Sept 2023 → 6 Jun 2025 · 4 dates- Next notice expected6 Sept 2023, 00:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown7 Oct 2024, 15:00 BST
- Bids opened8 Oct 2024, 09:00 BST
- Notice published6 Jun 2025, 13:08 BST
Notice history
6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 5 Sept 2024- Published value updated to £188,400,0005 Sept 2024, 11:35 BSTwas £92,000,000
- Status changed to active5 Sept 2024, 11:35 BST
- Procurement method changed5 Sept 2024, 11:35 BST
- Deadline published: 7 Oct 2024, 15:00 BST5 Sept 2024, 11:35 BST
- Status changed to complete6 Jun 2025, 13:08 BST
- Buyer details updated6 Jun 2025, 13:08 BST
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DateIV.2 | 7 Oct 2024 | 21 Oct 2024 | +14 d |
| — | Bid openingIV.2.7 | 8 Oct 2024 | 22 Oct 2024 | +14 d |
1 amendment published without a description.
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2023-02: 1 release · 10 Feb 2023
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast4 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Suction Consumables
- Signed
- 29 Apr 2025
- Value
- £120,000,000
- Status
- active
Manual and Powered Suction Devices, Machines, Suction Canisters, Accessories and Purchase Plan
- Signed
- 29 Apr 2025
- Value
- £30,000,000
- Status
- active
Wound Drains, Chest/Thoracic Drainage, Accessories and Purchase Plan
- Signed
- 29 Apr 2025
- Value
- £32,000,000
- Status
- active
Post Operative and Intra Operative Autologous Blood System Products, Accessories and Purchase Plan
- Signed
- 29 Apr 2025
- Value
- £6,400,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Suction Consumables | 21bids · 21 electronic · 21 from abroad | 18 | — | — |
| 3 · Wound Drains, Chest/Thoracic Drainage, Accessories and Purchase Plan | 20bids | 18 | — | — |
| 4 · Post Operative and Intra Operative Autologous Blood System Products, Accessories and Purchase Plan | 8bids | — | — | — |
| Whole notice | 18bids · 18 electronic · 18 from abroad | 16 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- DHL Supply Chain LimitedContracting authority
- NHS Supply ChainContracting authorityNational or federal agency/officeHealth
Framework contractors & participating bidders
40 commercial parties on the notice- Athrodax Healthcare International LimitedFramework contractor
- BVM MEDICAL LTDFramework contractor
- COOK (UK) LTDFramework contractor
- Cardinal Health U.K. 432 LimitedFramework contractor
- Diagnostica Stago UK LtdFramework contractor
- Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare LtdFramework contractor
- Eschmann Technologies LtdFramework contractor
- Fannin (UK) LimitedFramework contractor
- Flexicare Medical LtdFramework contractor
- Fresenius Kabi LimitedFramework contractor
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- LivaNova UK LimitedFramework contractor
- Medasil Surgical LtdFramework contractor
- Medela UK LtdFramework contractor
- Mediq Healthcare UK LtdFramework contractor
- Medline Industries LtdFramework contractor
- Medtronic LimitedFramework contractor
- Ortus Technology LimitedFramework contractor
- P.W.Coole & Son LimitedFramework contractor
- Paramount Medical Solutions LtdFramework contractor
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- Reflex Medical LimitedFramework contractor
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- Richardson Healthcare LtdFramework contractor
- Rocket Medical PlcFramework contractor
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- Uniphar Medtech UK LimitedFramework contractor
- Vygon (UK) LtdFramework contractor
- WESTBOURNE MEDICAL LIMITEDFramework contractor
- William Davies Care LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.