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Published 2 Dec 2024, 10:15 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Artificial Limbs, Components and Associated Products

Official notice

Authority: NHS Supply Chain (Supply Chain Coordination Limited) (NHS & healthcare)·Consortium: 3 public authorities

Framework agreementGoodsOpen procedureSME suitable
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: 1AUK
Framework ceiling (notional)£157,000,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 17 Mar 2025awarded 7 Oct 2025
Next notice expected 15 Feb 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This is a multi-supplier framework for the supply of Artificial Limbs and Associated Products.

CPV: Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products · Artificial parts of the body

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
12 bids received · 12 suppliers appointed

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1NHS Supply Chain are seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the supply of…AwardedPublished value£157,000,000

NHS Supply Chain are seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the supply of Artificial Limbs and Associated Products.

In scope range for this Framework shall include: Prosthetic hardware - limbs and components, Upper limb Structural components, Lower Limb Structural components, Suspension methods, Power management, MPK (micro-processor knees), Standard definition cosmesis, Prosthetic consumables - Stump shrinkers, liners and socks, Multi Grip Upper Limbs.

Out of scope for this Framework: Prosthetic Services, Non commissioned (NHSE&I) prosthetic solutions, High definition cosmesis, Advanced sport solutions (running blade Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £30,000,000 GBP 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.

Delivery: 1A, UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to a total duration of no longer than 48 monthsVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored
Quality: 85%Price: 5%Social value: 10%
Published sub-criteria (5)
  • Contract/Account Management/Range maintenance: 20%
  • eDirect Service Delivery: 20%
  • Customer Service and product Support: 45%
  • Price: 5%
  • Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (5)
  • Contract/Account Management/Range maintenance: 20%
  • eDirect Service Delivery: 20%
  • Customer Service and product Support: 45%
  • Social Value: 10%
  • Price: 5%
Conditions of participation2
  • Suitability

    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.

    Under this Framework Agreement, there will be one method for supply – e-Direct contract products.

    NHS Supply Chain will be entitled to purchase the supplies and/or services identified 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/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector.

    NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions.

    Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding the estimate indicated at II.2.1, NHS Supply Chain does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises Applicants that the framework shall be established on a nonexclusive basis. Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be priced in sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be considered a contract made in England according to English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. NHS Supply Chain is not liable for any costs (including any third party costs fees or expenses incurred by those expressing an intere…

  • Economic & financial standing

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 5 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 0.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Artificial Limbs, Components and Associated Products” 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
2 Dec 2024, 10:15 GMT
Last source update
19 Nov 2025, 15:28 GMT
Award evaluation window
18 Mar 2025 – …
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-075330
Classification (CPV)
Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related productsArtificial parts of the body
Delivery area
1AUK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c15e Find a Tender
Contract terms
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.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended)

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// Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: to access the NHS Supply Chain — 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 the below ITT: - ITT_1658 Please note: you must respond to ITT_1658. — 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: help_uk@jaggaer.com Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ↗

Appointment period ends
17 Mar 2025, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
210 days from the deadline
Bids opened
18 Mar 2025, 09:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

15 Feb 2025 → 19 Nov 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    15 Feb 2025
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    17 Mar 2025, 15:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    18 Mar 2025, 09:00 GMT
  4. Notice published341 days ago
    19 Nov 2025, 15:28 GMT

Notice history

7 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 13 Feb 2025
  1. Published value updated to £157,000,000
    13 Feb 2025, 16:38 GMT
    was £90,000,000
  2. Status changed to active
    13 Feb 2025, 16:38 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    13 Feb 2025, 16:38 GMT
  4. Deadline published: 17 Mar 2025, 15:00 GMT
    13 Feb 2025, 16:38 GMT
  5. Buyer details updated
    13 Feb 2025, 16:38 GMT
  6. Status changed to complete
    17 Nov 2025, 16:56 GMT
  7. Buyer details updated
    17 Nov 2025, 16:56 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextTitle · II.1.1157000000Artificial Limbs, Components and Associated Products

1 amendment published without a description.

Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2024-12: 1 release · 2 Dec 2024

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 12admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 1212 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 7 Oct 2025

1 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Contract 074549-2025-Artificial Limbs, Components and Associated Products-1

    Signed
    7 Oct 2025
    Value
    £157,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
12bids · 12 electronic12——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

NHS Supply Chain (Supply Chain Coordination Limited)

Contracting authorityNHS & healthcareNational or federal agency/officeHealth Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, UK, SE1 8UGContact email

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Not ApplicableReview body Not Applicable

Framework contractors & participating bidders

12 commercial parties on the notice
Show 2 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria