Scope
Reference
Project_1709
Description
NHS Supply Chain is preparing a national framework agreement that will support the procurement of dental consumables, clinical solutions, equipment, digital technologies, diagnostics, and practice infrastructure, structured across the following indicative lots:
The following lot structure is indicative and subject to final confirmation:
Lot 1: Dental Consumables & appliances
Lot 2: Specialist Clinical Solutions (Implantology & Orthodontics)
Lot 3: Operatory Equipment
Lot 4: Dental Laboratory & Digital Solutions
Lot 5: Dental Imaging & Diagnostics
Lot 6: Dental Environment & Practice Building
Lot 7: Mobile Units
Note: For future tenders the following requirements will apply:
• ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 certification or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) certification accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Tenderer’s and the product’s supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, sales, manufacturing, storage and distribution ('ISO Certification'). Link for acceptable alternatives https://iaf.nu/en/accreditation-bodies/ (‘Notified Bodies’).
• CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates are required where applicable to be presented at submission stage of the tender.
• Modern Slavery for Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least £36 million must have a link to their modern slavery statement on their website
• Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above within 12 months of the Tender Publication Date via https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/
• Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment – Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved Level 1 within the 12 months prior to the Tender Close Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/
• Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP): Tenderers must have a valid CRP link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Where Supplier has no website, the CRP is provided in PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Excused in exceptional circumstances.
• Cyber Security: If you handle patient or personal data, or provide any IT systems, services, or devices you will need to have a Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificate.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £222,800,000 excluding VAT
- £267,300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2028 to 4 January 2030
- Possible extension to 4 January 2032
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
- 33111500 - Dental X-ray
- 33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices
- 33131000 - Dental hand instrument
- 33131100 - Dental surgical instrument
- 33131110 - Dental nippers, brushes, retractors and burnishers
- 33131120 - Dental cryosurgical, gauges, elevators and excavators
- 33131130 - Dental fingers protectors and forceps
- 33131140 - Dental mirrors and reamers
- 33131150 - Dental root tip picks, scalers and scale
- 33131170 - Dental spatulas, tweezers and wax carvers
- 33131500 - Dental extraction instrument
- 33131510 - Dental drills
- 33132000 - Dental implant
- 33133000 - Dental impression accessories
- 33135000 - Orthodontic devices
- 33141800 - Dental consumables
- 33141810 - Dental filling materials
- 33141822 - Acrylic teeth
- 33141850 - Dental hygiene products
- 33192100 - Beds for medical use
- 33192410 - Dental chairs
- 33711700 - Articles and preparations for oral or dental hygiene
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
- 85131100 - Orthodontic services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 June 2026
Engagement process description
We are seeking to engage with interested suppliers who can supply the Goods detailed in the procurement description. Suppliers can express interest in the opportunity using the following link:
PORTAL ACCESS
-Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
- Click on "SQs Open to All Suppliers" and search for the title of the procurement: SQ_653 – Dental Equipment, Consumables & Solutions 2028
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
- Click on the 'Response Form' tab
- Answer the question in the Qualification Envelope at 1.1.1
- Click 'Submit Response’.
On receipt of an Expression of Interest (EOI), the Authority will issue the Supplier with a Request for Information (RFI) document, and at a later stage of pre-market engagement, the draft Specification & Product List. The RFI document and any further communication in regards of this PME activity only, will be issued via email from email address: Dental_Enquiries@supplychain.nhs.uk
25th June 2026 - Request for Information (RFI) response deadline.
25th June 2026 - Draft specification and product list to be shared with PIN/RFI respondents and interested parties for feedback.
25th June 2026 - Category Team to analyse feedback and amend product list as required.
TBC - Supplier webinar (Registration details to follow)
Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period (up to 25th June 2026) contact the Authority to discuss the proposed procurement by way of email to Dental_Enquiries@supplychain.nhs.uk
There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
22 July 2026
Contracting authority
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLLH-1887-BMRL
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: Dental_Enquiries@supplychain.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government