Supply Chain Coordination Ltd is seeking suppliers for wipes and accessories for surface cleaning and disinfection, including various types of medical wipes, with compliance to specific regulations and CE marking required.
This notice is issued to inform potential suppliers of a procurement that Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (‘NHS Supply Chain’) intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months for the provision of 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. Or 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 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.
Between October 2024 and March 2025, we held nine pre-market engagement meetings with both existing and new suppliers. These meetings covered topics such as product range (current and new), any planned rationalisation, changes to products and packaging, the National Pricing Matrix (NPM), customer feedback, regulations, and potential supply issues. Twenty-one suppliers responded to the Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published under the Procurement Contract Regulations (PCR2015) (link), providing information related to the Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire. Interested parties were issued the draft specification and/or product list. The first round of clarifications was completed via Jaggaer on 19th May 2025, with feedback received from nine interested parties. The second round of clarifications was completed via email by 2nd June 2025, with feedback received from eleven interested parties. Pre-market engagement for this procurement has now closed.