Official UK procurement notice
Wound Closure · UK public procurement notice
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 covers the full range of various sizes and types of products that are used to close wounds or tissue approximation. Including: sutures, haemostats, tissue adhesives, suture needles, skin staplers and wound closure strips.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa £87,800,000 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 will be circa £400,000,000. 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.
CPV: Absorbable haemostatics · Adhesives · Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables · Medical consumables · Needles for sutures · Surgical sutures
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 43 bids received · 39 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 · 1 with a published valueLot #1Sterile Sutures and NeedlesAwardedPublished value£400,000,000
This Lot includes sutures, haemostats, tissue adhesives, suture needles, skin staplers and wound closure strips.
Lot #2HaemostatsPlannedLot estimate not published
Flowables and non flowables - fabrics, gauze, sheets, sponges, powders, gels, sprays, snows and sealants. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £25,000,000 to £29,000,000 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 #3Tissue AdhesivesPlannedLot estimate not published
Tissue adhesives in the use of wound closure. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £8,000,000 to £9,000,000 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 #4External Skin Staplers and Staple RemoversPlannedLot estimate not published
External skin staplers and staple removers for the use in wound closure. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £1,300,000 to £1,500,000 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 #5Wound Closure StripsPlannedLot estimate not published
Wound Closure Strips. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £600,000 to £800,000 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).
Published sub-criteria (5)
- Sales, Service and Quality: 35%
- Supply Chain Resiliance: 20%
- Price: 30%
- Social Value: 10%
- Sustainability: 5%
Published award criteria (5)
- Sales, Service and Quality: 35
- Supply Chain Resiliance: 20
- Social Value: 10
- Sustainability: 5
- Price: 30
- Suitability
Applicants should refer to II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual Lot across the Framework Agreement.
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 the method of supply is for Non-Direct Contract Products.
NHS Supply Chain will be entitled to purchase the supplies 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.
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 non-exclusive basis. Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be priced in sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be consi…
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Wound Closure” 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
- 23 Apr 2024, 10:38 BST
- Last source update
- 14 Oct 2025, 14:27 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 9 Jan 2025 – …
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-065219- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04545aFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- 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 procedure
Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts 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// 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_1550 Wound Closure Please note: you must respond to ITT_1550 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: help_uk@jaggaer.com 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
- 8 Jan 2025, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 360 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 9 Jan 2025, 09:00 GMT
Timeline
22 Oct 2024 → 14 Oct 2025 · 4 dates- Next notice expected22 Oct 2024, 00:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown8 Jan 2025, 15:00 GMT
- Bids opened9 Jan 2025, 09:00 GMT
- Notice published377 days ago14 Oct 2025, 14:27 BST
Notice history
7 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 25 Nov 2024- Published value published: £400,000,00025 Nov 2024, 16:59 GMT
- Status changed to active25 Nov 2024, 16:59 GMT
- Procurement method changed25 Nov 2024, 16:59 GMT
- Deadline published: 8 Jan 2025, 15:00 GMT25 Nov 2024, 16:59 GMT
- Buyer details updated13 Jan 2025, 16:05 GMT
- Status changed to complete14 Oct 2025, 14:27 BST
- Buyer details updated14 Oct 2025, 14:27 BST
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | TextIV.2.2 | Date 8 January 2025 Local time 3:00pm | Date 17 January 2025 Local time 3:00pm |
1 amendment published without a description.
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2024-04: 1 release · 23 Apr 2024
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast1 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Wound Closure
- Signed
- 30 Sept 2025
- Value
- £286,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Sterile Sutures and Needles | 43bids · 43 electronic | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- NHS Supply ChainContracting authority
- NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)Contracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyNational or federal agency/officeHealth
Framework contractors & participating bidders
39 commercial parties on the notice- ADVANCED MEDICAL SYSTEMS LTD.Framework contractor
- ASSUT UK LTDFramework contractor
- Anser Medical LtdFramework contractor
- Aquilant LimitedFramework contractor
- Artivion UK LtdFramework contractor
- B. Braun Medical LimitedFramework contractor
- Baxter Healthcare LtdFramework contractor
- Chemence LtdFramework contractor
- Crest Medical LtdFramework contractor
- Critical Healthcare LtdFramework contractor
Show 29 more suppliers
- Delta Surgical LtdFramework contractor
- Essity UK LimitedFramework contractor
- GS Medical Healthcare LtdFramework contractor
- Gentell UK LtdFramework contractor
- Healthium Medtech UK LimitedFramework contractor
- Ideal Medical Solutions LtdFramework contractor
- Johnson & Johnson Medical LtdFramework contractor
- KCI Medical LimitedFramework contractor
- Kebomed UK LtdFramework contractor
- Lenience UK LtdFramework contractor
- MEDTRONIC LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Mediq Healthcare UK LtdFramework contractor
- Medline Industries LtdFramework contractor
- Meril UK Pvt LtdFramework contractor
- OscarTech UK LtdFramework contractor
- P3 Medical LtdFramework contractor
- Pearsalls LtdFramework contractor
- R&D Surgical LtdFramework contractor
- Reflex Medical LimitedFramework contractor
- Reliance Medical LtdFramework contractor
- Richardson Healthcare LtdFramework contractor
- SAI MEDICAL SOLUTIONS LTDFramework contractor
- Sela Medical UK LTDFramework contractor
- Stryker UK LtdFramework contractor
- T.J.SMITH AND NEPHEW LIMITEDFramework contractor
- TFX Group LtdFramework contractor
- Terumo Aortic LtdFramework contractor
- Uniplex UK LtdFramework contractor
- Winners First Trading LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria