Public procurement notice: Contract Award Notice
Published: 2021-06-18
Buyer: NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Ltd acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 33140000: Medical consumables | 33141110 | 33141111 | 33141114
Estimated value: 106783361.68 GBP
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: NHS Supply Chain sought to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock/Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route.
Large range of products to help influence ideal wound healing environments. The products are used to provide pathogen-free protection and/or moisten areas for healing of wounds.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa GBP 106 783 355.00. however this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.
This lot is for the purchase of silicone foam dressings bordered and non-bordered. Silicone foams are designed to aid wound healing by providing a moist healing area while effectively managing exudate. All products must contain a silicone contact layer designed to minimise pain and trauma on removal.
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be circa GBP 28 042 598.00 Exc VAT and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa GBP 58 959 562.00 Exc VAT.
Non-silicone foam dressings are designed to aid wound healing by providing a moist wound bed while effectively managing exudate. All products must contain a low or non-adhesive contact layer designed to minimise pain and trauma on removal.
These will show as separate Lots in the system but will be evaluated and awarded as one Lot 2 Foam dressings bordered and non-bordered.
This lot has a further opportunity offered in relation to Sub Cat A and Sub Cat B only following a Transformational eAuction
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be circa GBP 7 187 092.00 GBP Exc VAT and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa GBP 14 664 542.00 Exc VAT
Enhanced foam dressings are designed to aid wound healing by providing a moist healing area while effectively managing high levels of exudate.
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be circa GBP 4 948 218.00 Exc VAT and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa GBP 10 403 629.00 Exc VAT.
Silicone wound contact layers (WCL) are primary dressing traditionally used to manage acute and chronic wounds at the proliferative stage of healing. They are often used as a primary dressing on low exuding or granulating wounds. Wound contact layers have recently been used alongside negative pressure wound therapy to protect the wound bed from trauma associated with the use of negative pressure.


Winner: 3m United Kingdom Public Limited Company
Award value: 106783361.68
Number of bids: 21