Scope
Reference
Project_1644
Description
The scope of the procurement is for the provision of Patient Temperature Management equipment, including but not limited to
• Forced Air Warming Blankets, Gowns and Warming Units
• Blood and Fluid Warming
• Patient Temperature Management Equipment
• Passive Blankets and Wraps
• Temperature Probes and Sensors
Note: For future tenders the following requirements will apply:
• ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDAP) accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (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 12months 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 12months of the Tender Publication 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): Tenders 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)
- £150,000,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 June 2027 to 20 June 2028
- Possible extension to 20 June 2031
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33186200 - Blood and fluid warming
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
- 38126300 - Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
19 December 2025
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_623- Patient Temperature Management 2027 PME Engagement
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 PTM@supplychain.nhs.uk
• RFI to be issued in September 2025
• Feedback on Specification and/or product list and or Evaluation requirement within Jaggaer messaging centre in December 2025
Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period, contact the Authority to discuss the proposed procurement by way of email to PTM@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)
23 December 2025
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: PTM@supplychain.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government