Wipes for Surface Cleaning & Disinfection 2026
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£247.9m
Suppliers
48
Lots
6
Published
26 Feb 2026
Description
Supply Chain Coordination Limited (“NHS Supply Chain”) seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for Wipes and accessories for the purpose of surface cleaning and disinfection. Products include but are not limited to Indicator Products, Combined Detergent & Disinfection, Detergent, Disinfection, Sporicidal and Sterile Alcohol wipes. Precise quantities are unknown. Criteria applicable across all product lines: Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC (as amended) All products must have their CE marking evident on the product and/or packaging. Or Medical Devices Regulation 2017/745 (as amended) All products must have their CE marking evident on the product and/or packaging. CLP Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 EU Biocides Regulation 528/2012 (EU BPR) It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £31,000,000 (Cost Inc. VAT) 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 over the total Framework Agreement term (3+1-year term) is anticipated to be approximately £150,000,000 (Cost Inc. VAT). The Framework Agreement between Supply Chain Coordination Limited (“NHS Supply Chain”) and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will 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. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.
Scope
- Reference
- Project_1561
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 05 Jul 2026 to 05 Jul 2029Possible extension to 04 Jul 2030
There will be an option to extend the Framework for a further year.
- CPV classifications
- 2281630033141118
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 - Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Lot 1 - Price | — | price | 90.00% |
| Lot 2 - Supply Chain Resilience | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Lot 2 - Training & Support | — | quality | 20.00% |
| Lot 2 - Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Lot 2 - Price | — | price | 60.00% |
| Lot 3 - Supply Chain Resilience | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Lot 3 - Training & Support | — | quality | 20.00% |
| Lot 3 - Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Lot 3 - Price | — | price | 60.00% |
| Lot 4 - Supply Chain Resilience | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Lot 4 - Training & Support | — | quality | 20.00% |
| Lot 4 - Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Lot 4 - Price | — | price | 60.00% |
| Lot 5 - Supply Chain Resilience | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Lot 5 - Training & Support | — | quality | 20.00% |
| Lot 5 - Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Lot 5 - Price | — | price | 60.00% |
| Lot 6 - Supply Chain Resilience | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Lot 6 - Training & Support | — | quality | 20.00% |
| Lot 6 - Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Lot 6 - Price | — | price | 60.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 6 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£124.9m
Award date
24 Nov 2025
Contract start
05 Jul 2026
Contract end
05 Jul 2029
Lots · 6 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indicator Products | — | complete |
| 2 | Combined 2 in 1 Wipes | — | complete |
| 3 | Detergent Wipes | — | complete |
| 4 | Sporicidal Wipes | — | complete |
| 5 | Disinfection Wipes | — | complete |