NHS Supply Chain plans to procure a range of skin cleansing, disinfection, and hygiene products for patient and clinician use, including wipes, body washes, and personal care items, with provisions for testing and compliance.
Skin Cleansing Disinfection and Hygiene 2025. The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence, Project_1236 - Skin Cleansing, during the subsequent 12 months for the Supply of Skin Cleansing Disinfection and Hygiene products for patient and clinician use. Products include but are not limited to patient dry wipes, skin cleansing wipes, continence wipes, patient cleansing hygiene and personal care products, alcohol wipes for use on skin, antimicrobial body wash products, biocidal skin disinfectants, LMP skin disinfectants and pre-operative skin preparation products. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £59,250,000 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 over the total Framework Agreement term (2 + 2 year term) is anticipated to be approximately £237,000,000. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services 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. Patient Cleansing Wet and Dry Wipes This lot is for disposable cleansing wet and dry wipes for the use on patient skin, all products must be suitable for use in the healthcare and healthcare related environment, typically within the NHS sector. The requirement may include assistance/ training around the intended use of the products and aftercare such as auditing. NHS Supply Chain may stipulate testing of Applicant's Goods at the Applicant's expense or request further information from the Applicant to ensure the Goods comply with the Specification at any time during the Tender or post tender. In the event that the product(s) do not meet the Specification, NHS Supply Chain will reserve the right to exclude the Goods from the Framework Agreement and/or the tender process (as the case may be) Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £12,250,000 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. Waterless Bathing including Continence Wipes This lot is for the supply of products used for the Waterless Bathing including Continence Wipes for use on patients skin and hair. Products include but are not restricted to shampoo casps, bed bath wipes / wash mitts, towell off shampoo / body wash 3 in 1 continence wipes which contain cleansers, moisturisers and a barrier protection cream. All products must be suitable for use in the healthcare and healthcare related environment, typically within the NHS sector. The requirement may include assistance/ training around the intended use of the product. NHS Supply Chain may stipulate testing of Applicant's Goods at the Applicant's expense or request further information from the Applicant to ensure the Goods comply with the Specification at any time during the Tender or post tender. In the event that the product(s) do not meet the Specification, NHS Supply Chain will reserve the right to exclude the Goods from the Framework Agreement and/or the tender process (as the case may be) Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £5,250,000 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. Patient Cleansing Hygiene and Grooming Products This lot is for the supply of products used for the personal care, hygiene and cleansing of patients. Products include but are not restricted to shampoo, shower gel, baby bath, soap, razors and shaving cream, toothbrushes and toothpaste, hair care products including a range specifically for diverse ethnicities, yellow soft paraffin, nursing sundries and nail care products. All products must be suitable for use in the healthcare and healthcare related environment, typically within the NHS sector. NHS Supply Chain may stipulate testing of Applicant's Goods at the Applicant's expense or request further information from the Applicant to ensure the Goods comply with the Specification at any time during the Tender or post tender. In the event that the product(s) do not meet the Specification, NHS Supply Chain will reserve the right to exclude the Goods from the Framework Agreement and/or the tender process (as the case may be) Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,500,000 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. Antimicrobial Skin Cleansing Products This lot is for the supply of skin disinfection wipes for localised general skin disinfection. Products included in this lot that are within scope for this lot include but are not limited to: Alcohol Wipe, Skin Cleansing, Mouthwash, Skin Cleansing, Nasal Gel, Skin Cleansing – Biocides, Applicator Swab and Nasal Light Illuminator and Small Capital Equipment and Small Capital Equipment The requirement may include assistance/ training in around the intended use of the products and aftercare such as auditing. Evidence of compliance with the GB Biocidal Products Regulations may also be required. All products must be suitable for use in the healthcare and healthcare related environment, typically within the NHS sector. NHS Supply Chain may stipulate testing of Applicant's Goods at the Applicant's expense or request further information from the Applicant to ensure the Goods comply with the Specification at any time during the Tender or post tender. In the event that the product(s) do not meet the Specification, NHS Supply Chain will reserve the right to exclude the Goods from the Framework Agreement and/or the tender process (as the case may be) Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £5,250,000 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. Skin Disinfection - Medicinal Products This lot if for the supply of pre-operative/major/minor proceedure skin disinfectants. Products included in this lot that are within scope for this lot include but are not limited to: Skin disinfectants classified as licensed medical products with or without an applicator/wipe and containing either Chlorhexidine, Povidone Iodine or other suitable active disinfectant ingredient(s). All products must be suitable for use in the healthcare and healthcare related environment, typically within the NHS sector. The requirement may include assistance/ training around the intended use of the products and aftercare. Evidence of compliance with the Medicines Act 1968 (as amended) may also be required. Some of these products areas maybe be subject to clinical evaluation as part of the tender process. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £31,500,000 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. Pre-Operative Skin Preparation This lot if for the supply of pre-operative skin preparation products. All products must be suitable for use in the healthcare and healthcare related environment, typically within the NHS sector. Products included in this lot that are within scope for this lot include but are not limited to: Manual disposable double-edged razors, pre-operative skin marker pens, surgical scrub brushes and eclectic razors and blades. The requirement may include assistance/ training around the intended use of the products and aftercare. NHS Supply Chain may stipulate testing of Applicant's Goods at the Applicant's expense or request further information from the Applicant to ensure the Goods comply with the Specification at any time during the Tender or post tender. In the event that the product(s) do not meet the Specification, NHS Supply Chain will reserve the right to exclude the Goods from the Framework Agreement and/or the tender process (as the case may be) Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,500,000 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.