Hand Hygiene Associated Products and Services

A Tender Notice
by SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Goods)
Duration
3 year
Value
£36M-£150M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
11 Jun 2026
Delivery
05 Apr 2027 to 04 Apr 2030
Deadline
28 Jul 2026 14:00

Related Terms

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of hand hygiene products used for the cleansing, disinfection and care of both patient’s and clinician’s hands throughout the NHS including but not limited to Acute (Theatres, Wards, Depts, etc), Community, Ambulance and Mental Health Trusts. Products include, but are not limited to: Hand Wash / Soap Alcohol and Non‑Alcohol Based Hand Disinfectants Moisturisers Repair, Rehydration and Protection Hand Creams and Emollients Antiseptic Hand Wipes Universal Dispenser The universal offering will include the provision of a universal dispenser together with appropriately sized refill products that are compatible with the dispenser. Products will be supplied in a range of formats, including dispenser refills, free‑standing units and personal‑use items. Supply routes include stocked and e‑direct. The Framework Agreement will be established between NHS Supply Chain and one or more appointed suppliers. The Framework will be available for use by NHS trusts, other NHS bodies, and other eligible public sector and healthcare organisations in the United Kingdom. The Framework is being established as an Open Framework in accordance with section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023. The Open Framework scheme will operate for a maximum period of eight (8) years. The initial Framework is expected to be awarded for a period of three (3) years, with an estimated value of approximately £36,000,000 excluding VAT. The Authority may re‑open the Open Framework and award one or more successive Frameworks on substantially the same terms during the Open Framework period, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the tender documentation. The aggregate estimated total value of contracts awarded across the full eight‑year Open Framework period is approximately £150,100,000 excluding VAT. The final Framework awarded under the Open Framework scheme will expire at the end of the eight‑year period. No guarantee of volume or value is given.

Lot Division

1 Closed Dispenser System – 3‑Step Process
  • Value: £13M

Closed hand hygiene dispenser systems supporting a three‑step hand hygiene process, including compatible wall‑mounted or fixed dispensing units and associated components. Products are intended for use in healthcare and clinical environments to support infection prevention and control requirements.
2 NHS Universal Dispensers & Accessories
  • Value: £6M

Universal hand hygiene dispenser units and accessories compatible with NHS standard refill formats. This Lot includes dispensers and ancillary components designed for use across healthcare environments to support standardised hand hygiene delivery.
3 NHS Universal Dispenser Refills (Core Range)
  • Value: £6M

Core range hand hygiene refills compatible with NHS universal dispensers, including but not limited to: hand wash, alcohol and non-alcohol based hand disdinfectants and moisturising products. Products are intended for routine clinical and healthcare use to support infection prevention and control.
4 Free Standing & Personal Use Products
  • Value: £5M

Free‑standing hand hygiene units and personal or portable hand hygiene products suitable for use across healthcare settings. This Lot supports flexible placement and individual use where wall‑mounted dispensing is not appropriate. Products include but not limited to: hand wash, alcohol and non-alcohol santisers, moisturising products, emollients and associated accessories.
5 Antiseptic Hand Wipes
  • Value: £3M

Antiseptic hand wipes intended for clinical and healthcare use, including products designed to support hand hygiene where access to handwashing or alcohol‑based hand rubs is limited or impractical.
6 Training & Compliance Products
  • Value: £1M

Hand hygiene training, education and compliance products. This lot is for the provision of training and audit equipment intended to provide additional support to promote, improve and monitor NHS hand hygiene compliance.
7 Hand Shield (or equivalent)
  • Value: £2M

Hand shield products and associated accessories intended to support hand protection and infection prevention in healthcare settings. This lot is for the provision of an antimicrobial hand shield with contact kill and residual activity that provides: Antimicrobial broad-spectrum protection Non leaching technology Residual coating that remains effective for a minimum of 8 hours Invisible coating Contact kill mechanism

Renewal Options

The Authority wishes to reserve the right to modify the Framework Agreement in accordance with Section 74 and Schedule 8, Para 1 of the Act (possibility of the modification is unambiguously provided for in the contract) to permit Range Extensions. Please refer to the Invitation to Tender and clause 21.2 of Schedule 2 of the Framework Agreement for further details.

Award Criteria

As detailed in Invitation to Tender. _
As detailed in Invitation to Tender. _

CPV Codes

  • 33741100 - Hand cleaner
  • 33741200 - Hand or body lotions
  • 33741300 - Hand sanitizer
  • 42968000 - Dispensers
  • 33631600 - Antiseptics and disinfectants
  • 33700000 - Personal care products
  • 33711500 - Skin-care products
  • 33711900 - Soap
  • 33711430 - Disposable personal wipes
  • 33141118 - Wipes
  • 33100000 - Medical equipments
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Options are available.

Other Information

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Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-054e93
  • FTS 055179-2026

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