BHTA members specialising in wound care, pressure management, or medical device supply may be interested in a new national tender opportunity issued by NHS Supply Chain for the provision of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) equipment and consumables.
The framework, managed by Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL), aims to establish a new route for the purchase and rental of NPWT pumps, accessories, and associated consumables used across acute and community healthcare settings. These products play a crucial role in supporting wound healing through controlled sub-atmospheric pressure, aiding recovery in patients with chronic and acute wounds.
Framework details
- Reference: Project_1605 / ITT_2016
- Framework title: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy 2027
- Estimated total value: £113,055,580 (excluding VAT)
- Contract duration: 4 years (29 March 2027 – 28 March 2031)
- Procurement procedure: Open
- Maximum number of suppliers: Unlimited
The framework is divided into two lots:
- Lot 1: NPWT Pumps, Rental, and Pump Accessories (estimated value £62.2m excluding VAT)
This lot covers the provision of negative pressure wound therapy pumps and related accessories used to promote wound healing by applying controlled suction to remove exudate, stimulate granulation tissue, and encourage closure. The lot also enables the rental of NPWT pumps under direct free-on-loan agreements with NHS trusts, offering both large and portable devices to suit a variety of clinical settings.
- Lot 2: NPWT Consumables (estimated value £50.8m excluding VAT)
This lot focuses on consumable products used in conjunction with NPWT pumps, including dressings, tubing, canisters, and other single-use materials essential to therapy delivery. It also allows trusts to participate in purchase plans that provide NPWT devices on a free-on-loan basis, linked to agreed consumable purchase commitments.
Successful suppliers will provide equipment and consumables used in the delivery of negative pressure wound therapy in hospitals and community care. The opportunity is open to organisations of all sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), reflecting NHS Supply Chain’s commitment to inclusive participation across the healthcare supply sector.
Supplier requirements
Applicants must demonstrate compliance with several key standards and policies, including:
- ISO 9001:2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 certification (or international equivalent)
- CE certification and Declaration of Conformity (where applicable)
- Modern Slavery Statement and completion of the Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT)
- Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment
- Valid Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) meeting PPN 06/21 requirements
- Cyber Security Essentials Plus certification if handling patient or personal data
Award criteria
Lot 1 – NPWT Pumps, Rental and Pump Accessories:
- 40 percent Cost
- 15 percent Value Based Procurement (VBP) – Supply Chain
- 15 percent VBP – Purpose
- 10 percent VBP – Efficiency
- 10 percent VBP – Patient and Staff
- 10 percent Social Value
Lot 2 – NPWT Consumables:
- 40 percent Cost
- 50 percent Value Based Procurement (VBP) – Supply Chain
- 10 percent Social Value
How to apply
Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register and submit their tenders via the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal.
- Enquiry deadline: 3pm on 20 February 2026
- Tender submission deadline: 3pm on 27 February 2026
- Estimated award date: 9 September 2026
For technical assistance with the portal, contact the helpdesk at 0800 069 8630 or email help_uk@jaggaer.com.
The BHTA encourages members involved in wound care and NPWT device manufacture, distribution, or servicing to review the full tender documentation and consider submitting an application ahead of the deadline.
