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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Tender Overview

LOCATION

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

VALUE

£135,666,696

DEADLINE

February 27, 2026 at 15:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

33140000

REFERENCE

004685-2026

Project Timeline

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Original Tender Description

NHS Supply Chain is developing a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Framework for the supply of NPWT, including pumps, consumables, and therapeutic techniques using vacuum dressings for chronic and acute wounds, available for purchase or rental. The framework is structured into Lot 1 (NPWT Pumps, Rental, and Accessories) and Lot 2 (NPWT Consumables). Estimated value is £24,360,177 for the first 12 months and £113,055,580 (excl. VAT) for the full 48-month term; these are approximate and for guidance only. Further details are in ITT_2016. The procurement is conducted via the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal (https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/). Candidates must register, log in, find ITT_2016 (Project_1605 - Negative Pressure Wound Therapy 2027), and express interest. Bidders can tender for Lot 1 (ITT_2018), Lot 2 (ITT_2019), or both. Key requirements include: ISO Certification (ISO 9001:2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 or MDAP accredited), CE Certification, Modern Slavery Statement (for turnover >£36M), Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) score ≥41% within 12 months, Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment completion within 12 months, and a valid Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) meeting PPN 006 requirements (dated within 12 months prior to tender close). Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificate is required for handling patient/personal data or providing IT systems/services/devices.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds (e.g., criminal convictions, bankruptcy) are stated in the provided text.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Tenderers must register on the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal (https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/).
  • Tenderers must express interest in ITT_2016 - Project_1605 - Negative Pressure Wound Therapy 2027 on the eProcurement portal.
  • Tenderers must select 'Intend to Respond' on the eProcurement portal.
  • Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least £36 million must provide a link to their modern slavery statement on their website.
  • Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above in the Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) within 12 months of the Tender Close Date.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Tenderers must have ISO 9001:2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDAP) accreditation by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) (or international equivalent) covering all segments of the Tenderer's and the product's supply chain, including sales, manufacturing, storage, and distribution.
  • Tenderers must present CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity where applicable at the submission stage of the tender.
  • Tenderers must have completed the Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment within 12 months of the Tender Close Date.
  • Tenderers must have a valid Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006, OR where the Supplier has no website, the CRP must be provided in PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN 006, OR be excused in exceptional circumstances. The CRP must be dated within 12 months prior to the tender close date.
  • If Tenderers handle patient or personal data, or provide any IT systems, services, or devices, they must have a Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificate.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No explicit financial capacity requirements (e.g., minimum annual turnover thresholds beyond the Modern Slavery statement requirement, financial ratios, or guarantees) are stated for bidders in the provided text.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • All bids must be submitted via the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/.
  • Tenderers must respond to ITT_2016.
  • Tenderers are open to tender for Lot 1 (ITT_2018), Lot 2 (ITT_2019), or both.
  • The submission deadline is 2026-02-27T15:00:00+00:00.
  • CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates (where applicable) must be presented at the submission stage.
  • A link to the Modern Slavery statement (if applicable) must be provided on the Tenderer's website.
  • A link to the valid Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) on the Tenderer's website, or the CRP in PDF format, must be provided (unless excused).

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DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data004685-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This tender seeks suppliers for a £113M Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) framework, requiring specific certifications like ISO 9001/13485, CE, Modern Slavery compliance, MSAT score, Evergreen assessment, PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plan, and Cyber Security Essentials Plus.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data004685-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This document is an OCDS Release Package providing structured data about the NHS Supply Chain's tender for a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) framework, requiring suppliers to meet specific certifications and sustainability criteria.
PDF
Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents004685-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This tender seeks suppliers for a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Framework, covering pumps, accessories, and consumables, with an estimated value of £113M over 48 months, requiring specific ISO, CE, Modern Slavery, MSAT, Evergreen, CRP, and Cyber Security certifications.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents004685-2026.html
Summary:
NHS Supply Chain seeks suppliers for a £113M Negative Pressure Wound Therapy framework, covering pumps, rentals, and consumables, requiring specific ISO/CE certifications, modern slavery compliance, sustainability assessments, a carbon reduction plan, and cyber security certification.

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71
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy demonstrates good practical execution and strong sustainability focus, but suffers from significant clarity and completeness issues due to missing evaluation criteria and other key details in the provided summary.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes correctly, and there are no reported disputes. It aligns with UK national procurement policies, including PPN 006 and Modern Slavery Act compliance. However, the AI-extracted information indicates a lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided text, which is a fundamental legal requirement.

No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds stated in the provided text.
Clarity60/100

The description of the framework and lot structure is clear, and many technical and sustainability requirements are specific and well-defined. However, a critical deficiency is the absence of explicit evaluation criteria, which significantly hinders bidders' understanding of how proposals will be assessed.

Missing explicit evaluation criteria.
Completeness65/100

Basic information, estimated value, duration, and location are adequately provided. Key requirements like certifications and sustainability assessments are listed. Nevertheless, the tender lacks explicit evaluation criteria, mandatory exclusion grounds, and detailed financial capacity requirements in the provided summary, relying on external documentation for full details.

Missing explicit evaluation criteria.
Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds (as per AI summary).
Fairness60/100

The tender promotes fairness through the use of an e-procurement portal, disclosed value, and generally generic, industry-standard requirements. However, the absence of explicit and transparent evaluation criteria significantly compromises fairness, as bidders cannot fully understand the basis for award decisions.

Missing explicit evaluation criteria, impacting transparency and objectivity.
Practicality90/100

This tender excels in practicality, clearly outlining the e-procurement portal for submission and providing necessary URLs. The contract start date, duration, and financing information are all explicitly stated, facilitating bidder preparation.

Data Consistency80/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes. A minor inconsistency exists with the estimated value being presented in both EUR and GBP without explicit conversion or clarification, and some procedural codes are left blank.

Inconsistent currency for estimated value (EUR vs. GBP).
Empty codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields.
Sustainability85/100

The tender demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility by including mandatory requirements for an Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment, a Carbon Reduction Plan (PPN 006), Modern Slavery statements, and an MSAT score. Innovation focus is not explicitly mentioned.

No explicit focus on innovation.

Strengths

Clear description of services and lot structure.
Strong integration of sustainability and social responsibility criteria.
Excellent practical aspects with clear e-procurement instructions and URLs.
Value and duration clearly specified.
Requirements are generally generic and industry-standard.

Concerns

Critical absence of explicit evaluation criteria.
Lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided text.
Reliance on external documents for full requirement details.
Inconsistency in currency for estimated value.

Recommendations

1. Explicitly detail all evaluation criteria, including weighting and methodology, within the primary tender documentation.
2. Ensure all mandatory exclusion grounds are clearly stated in the tender summary or main document.
3. Standardize currency presentation for financial values or provide clear conversion rates.

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