Planning

National Framework Agreement for Provision of Track and Traceability Systems

  • COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-005250

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-060af5 (view related notices)

Published 21 January 2026, 12:19pm



Scope

Reference

F/110/TAT/26/JH

Description

The objective of this framework is to provide NHS Organisations with decontamination tracking and traceability management systems, along with consumables and support services. Suppliers can also supply all associated hardware, if required.

A decontamination tracking and traceability management system is used by hospitals during the decontamination, high-level disinfection, and sterilization of instruments, endoscopes, and flexi scopes. The system supports the seamless decontamination, sterilisation, tracking, and tracing of all instruments, endoscopes, or devices through the decontamination facility and process, ensuring they are safely returned for use.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

  • £19,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £22,800,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
  • Possible extension to 30 April 2034
  • 8 years

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 33169500 - Surgical tracking and tracing systems

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

30 January 2026

Engagement process description

The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the Authority's requirements and preparing tender documents. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an Invitation to Tender.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Contracting authority

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

  • NHS Organisation Data Service: RJR
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGCG-2135-TXWL

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Contact name: Jon Hulme

Email: info@coch-cps.co.uk

Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester

Organisation type: Public authority - central government