Scope
Reference
Project_1571
Description
NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Hand Hygiene and Associated Products and Services. The Framework is likely to include but is not limited to:
• Alcohol Based Hand Rub (ABHR)
• 0% or low alcohol-based Sanitiser
• Hand Wash
• Moisturiser's
• Premium emollients
• Antiseptic hand wipes
• Hand Hygiene Technology & training supplies
• Dispensers & accessories such as belt clips, brackets & drip trays
• Universal offer
The Universal offering will include the provision of a universal dispenser along with appropriately sized refills that are compatible with the dispenser.
The above-listed products will be supplied in the following formats: dispenser refills, free-standing units, and personal-use items.
The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the supplier.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £73,000,000 excluding VAT
- £87,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 June 2027 to 11 June 2031
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33631600 - Antiseptics and disinfectants
- 33711500 - Skin-care products
- 33700000 - Personal care products
- 33741300 - Hand sanitizer
- 33741000 - Hand care products
- 33741100 - Hand cleaner
- 33741200 - Hand or body lotions
- 39831700 - Automatic soap dispensers
- 42968000 - Dispensers
- 33711900 - Soap
- 33631200 - Emollients and protectives
- 33740000 - Hand and nails care products
- 33711430 - Disposable personal wipes
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
27 February 2026
Engagement process description
Prior to commencing a formal procurement process and to help build our strategy/requirements We are seeking to engage with interested suppliers who can supply the Goods detailed in the procurement description.
Interested 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_599 - Hand Hygiene PME
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, the Authority will issue the Supplier with a request for
information (RFI) via a questionnaire format. IMPORTANT NOTE: The RFI document and any further communication in regards of this PME activity only, will be issued via email from email
address "Surgical.PPE@supplychain.nhs.uk". Please ensure you monitor your emails for
correspondence from this email address.
The RFI questionnaire is designed to gather information from interested suppliers regarding their offerings and capabilities in Hand Hygiene. This will support the Authority in shaping its procurement approach.
The RFI request is about the interested supplier(s): (1) Product & Market information, (2) Patient Safety, (3) Services & Support, (4) Innovation, (5) Resilience, (6) Sustainability.
All responses to the RFI questionnaire must be completed and returned to the following email address (Surgical.PPE@supplychain.nhs.uk) within 28 days of receiving the questionnaire.
*Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period request additional individual meetings with the Authority to discuss the Hand Hygiene procurement by way of email to Surgical.PPE@supplychain.nhs.uk
All meeting requests must be made and concluded before 16:00 GMT on 30th January 2026.
In Addition to the RFI questionnaire other pre-engagement activities are intended:
*A supplier webinar to be held in August 2025 to all suppliers who have EOI & completed the RFI questionnaire. Invites will be sent out closer to the time via a link. This webinar will be to discuss the: (1) overview of the products in scope for the procurement activity, (2) Sustainability Five asks, carbon reduction plan (CRP), Social Value, Evergreen & MSAT assessments, expectations of the horizon scanning.
*Following on from the supplier webinar, during September 1-2-1 supplier meetings will be arranged to all suppliers who have expressed an interest to discuss more structured, specific details on the Hand Hygiene procurement. The topics will include: (1) Products & specifications, (2) Training & educational offering, (3) Resilience plans, (4) Sustainability 5 asks, (5) AOB relevant to the procurement.
* Ongoing engagement meetings with suppliers will continue to gather Feedback on the Specification and or Product List for completion up until the deadline date of 27th February 2026.
There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched because 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)
2 June 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: surgical.ppe@supplychain.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government