Scope
Reference
1640
Description
This market exercise was for the provision of a solution for antimicrobial hand shield with contact kill and residual activity. The solution is to include:
* antimicrobial
* non-leaching technology
* broad spectrum protection
* residual efficacy
* invisible coating
* contact kill mechanism
* designed for use by healthcare workers, patients, and visitors
NHS Supply Chain have a mandate from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to drive the availability of innovative products to the NHS. NHS Supply Chain believe the product sourced by this contract (which is not covered by any of its current Framework Agreements) falls within this remit as a "disruptive" innovative product and has been identified to provide enhanced staff & patient benefits specifically:
Patient - Reduction in health care associated infections (HCAI), improving patient experiences, providing decreased waiting lists and improved patient outcomes.
Staff - Enhances staff experience by enabling improved patient care, reducing sickness to healthcare workers (HCW), and supports skin integrity.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into a Framework Agreement (FA) with an identified supplier of these products/services (alongside the existing framework Hand Hygiene and Associated Product and Services 2023) should there be only 1 available supplier using procedure Direct Award as defined in the Procurement Act 2023.
The Term of this Framework Agreement is anticipated to be 18 months. As part of its strategy, NHS Supply Chain anticipates engaging with suppliers of these products/services with a view to ultimately include this solution within the scope of the Framework for Hand Hygiene and Associated Product and Services which is due to renew on 12th June 2027.
Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used.
For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the estimate indicated, NHSSC does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises applicants that the framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
0
Justification for framework term over 4 years
n/a
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
For Goods/Services ordered via the Transacted Routes of Supply as set out in the Framework Agreement Award Pack, only the Authority will be entitled to place Orders which it will then 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.
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 1. Hand Hygiene Active Hand Shield
Supplier
Contract value
- £9,583,000 excluding VAT
- £11,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 December 2025 to 11 June 2027
- 1 year, 6 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33741100 - Hand cleaner
- 33741000 - Hand care products
- 33711500 - Skin-care products
- 33700000 - Personal care products
- 33631600 - Antiseptics and disinfectants
- 33631200 - Emollients and protectives
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
This product leverages advanced antimicrobial technology that provides broad-spectrum protection on contact. The active mechanism of the product forms a persistent, invisible barrier on skin and surfaces, with residual activity. Unlike conventional alcohol-based sanitizers, this formulation remains effective long after application. Currently, no other hand hygiene product on the market employs this specific long-acting antimicrobial technology.
Due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, only this supplier can supply the goods required.
Procurement Act 2023, Section 41, Schedule 5, Section 6
Supplier
Primel Corporation Limited
- Companies House: 14135962
280-282 Church Road,
Birmingham
B26 3YH
United Kingdom
Email: arjun.luthra@primel.com
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Hand Hygiene Active Hand Shield
Contracting authority
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLLH-1887-BMRL
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Laura Woods
Email: laura.woods@supplychain.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government