Medical Pulp and Associated Products 2027

What the buyer is asking for

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Medical Pulp Associated Products via the Stock, eDirect and Direct route to market. This includes but is not limited to; a range of products that are used to assist with the toileting of patients, collection of samples and aid the administration of procedures. The ranges of products available under the framework agreement include; Disposable Medical Pulp, Medical Pulp support products, Macerators, Bedpan Washers and Absorbent products for use with Medical Pulp. This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months. Precise quantities are unknown, however, it is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of £120,000,000 ex VAT / £144,000,000 inc VAT throughout the duration of this framework agreement. This is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.

How this is scored

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• 40%qualityNon-Financial CriteriaResilience and Social Value
• 60%priceFinancial Criteria

What you must already have

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• technical

  ISO 9001: 2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDAP) accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or international Equivalent as specified by the IAF) to cover all segments of the Supplier's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, sales, manufacturing, storage and distribution. Product, Public and Employers Liability insurance Modern Slavery Assessment Tool Evergreen Carbon Reduction Plan Cyber Security

4 lots

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• Medical Pulp and Support Products£102m

  Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Medical Pulp and Support Products. This may include but is not limited to • Bedpan Liners; • Bedpan Slippers; • Bedpan Covers; • Commode Pans; • Detergent Proof Washbowls; • General Purpose Bowls; • Kidney Dishes; • Measuring Jugs; • Sputum Receivers; • Trays; • Urine Sampling Cups; • Female Urinals; • Square and round shaped male urinals • Flat pack urinals (male or female); • Catheter waste collection; • Mid Stream Urine Analysis Vessels; • Paper Medicine Pots; • Plastic supports for pulp pans; • Storage/dispensing racks for pulp products; and • Urine weighing scales. Tenderers may tender for one, more than one or all of the product lines listed within this lot. NHS Supply Chain intends to award all Tenderers who meet or exceed a hurdle of 50% per Lot.

• Macerators and Associated Products£12m

  Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Macerators and Associated Products. The scope of this Lot includes the supply of Macerator equipment including delivery, installation, commissioning, disposal, servicing and warranty elements, either purchased with the product or subsequently, along with associated consumables such as cleaning products.

• Bedpan and Associated Products£4.0m

  Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Bedpan and Associated Products. The scope of this Lot includes the supply of Bedpan Washer equipment including delivery, installation, commissioning, disposal, servicing and warranty elements, either purchased with the product or subsequently, along with associated consumables such as cleaning products and re-usable bedpans of any material.

• Super Absorbent Products£1.6m

  Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Super Absorbent Products. The scope of this lot is for the supply of Super Absorbent Gels, Pads and Bags used to soak up bodily fluids and spills such as urine, blood, vomit and faecal matter. Tenderers may tender for one, more than one or all of the product lines listed within this lot. NHS Supply Chain intends to award all Tenderers who meet or exceed a hurdle of 50% per Lot.

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   5 Oct 2026, 16:34 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 13 days

   19 Oct 2026, 15:00 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 27 days

   2 Nov 2026, 15:00 GMT
4. Award decision expected byin 105 days

   18 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

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Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice17 Jul 2026, 10:46 BST067595-2026
2. Tender notice5 Oct 2026, 16:34 BST093984-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender