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Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices
NHS England · NHS and health
In brief
NHS England has announced plans to buy medical supplies work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £1,418,520,320 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 4 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2028.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 117 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
The proposed contract is for the supply of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM). CGMs are real time glucose tracking system that continuously measures interstitial glucose levels through a small sensor inserted under the skin. The system provides automatic glucose readings , reducing the need for frequent finger prick tests. The key components are sensors, transmitter (if applicable) and display devices.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 087596-2026
About the buyer
NHS EnglandLast 12 months
Procurements
1188Awards
477Suppliers it has used most for medical supplies
- Accord-UK Ltd11 contracts
- Teva UK Limited10 contracts
- Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd10 contracts
- Milpharm Limited8 contracts
- Thornton & Ross Limited8 contracts
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From notice 087596-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.