Wipes for Surface Cleaning & Disinfection 2026

Official notice

Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)

Framework agreement6 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable

Sectors: Printed matter and related products (22)Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: UK

Framework ceiling (notional)£120,000,000total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 2 value updates

Submissions closed 18 Aug 2025awarded 24 Nov 2025

Award (standstill) to GAMA Healthcare Ltd +11 more6 awards

Framework period 3 yrsends 5 Jul 2029 · up to 4 Jul 2030 with extensions · starts 6 Jul 2026

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Supply Chain Coordination Limited (“NHS Supply Chain”) seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for Wipes and accessories for the purpose of surface cleaning and disinfection. Products include but are not limited to Indicator Products, Combined Detergent & Disinfection, Detergent, Disinfection, Sporicidal and Sterile Alcohol wipes. Precise quantities are unknown.

Criteria applicable across all product lines:

Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC (as amended)

All products must have their CE marking evident on the product and/or packaging.

Medical Devices Regulation 2017/745 (as amended)

All products must have their CE marking evident on the product and/or packaging.

CLP Regulation (EC) 1272/2008

REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

EU Biocides Regulation 528/2012 (EU BPR)

It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £31,000,000 (Cost Inc. VAT) 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 over the total Framework Agreement term (3+1-year term) is anticipated to be approximately £150,000,000 (Cost Inc. VAT).

The Framework Agreement between Supply Chain Coordination Limited (“NHS Supply Chain”) and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.

NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will 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. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.

CPV: Sticky-note pads · Wipes

How this framework works

From the published notice

Type: Open framework
Call-offs: every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
Bids received: 13 bids on the busiest of 6 lots · 14 suppliers appointed
Framework period: 3 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 6 Jul 2026

Who may buy through it

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.

Published description of the framework

See tender documentation within Project_1561

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lot

Lot #1Indicator ProductsAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£2,290,000

This Lot is for adhesive notes or tape used to indicate that a device has been disinfected. For avoidance of doubt this Lot does not include chemical indicators.

Contract period: 6 Jul 2026 – 5 Jul 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 4 Jul 2030 with extensionsValue: £2,290,000 exc. VAT · £2,290,000 inc. VAT

Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible