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Medical and Surgical Gloves 2027

Supply Chain Coordination Limited · Local or regional public body

In brief

Supply Chain Coordination Limited has announced plans to buy uniform and PPE and medical supplies work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £321,463,892 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 19 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

Usually high: a median of 10 bids per contract for this buyer (from 83 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £321,463,892 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

This framework is for Medical and Surgical Gloves including and not limited to those listed below. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £71,100,511.88 to £76,830,164.09 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the National Framework Agreement. Estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options), is approximately £321,463,891.65. The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the awarded Supplier(s). The intended Lot Structure for this procurement is set out as follows: Lot 1 NHS Medical 6N Nitrile Examination Glove Blue Lot 2 Specialist Medical Examination Gloves Lot 3 Surgical Gloves

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 070450-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

94

Awards

35

Suppliers it has used most for uniform and PPE

  1. 50_27 Office Filing, Presentation and Storage Products

    Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPOUK-widePrinting, Office supplies and equipment

    Closing soon32 hours left10 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £7.33mframework ceiling
  2. Trace, Evaluate and Reinforce (TracER)

    Department for TransportUK-wideGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Food and drink supplies

    Open8 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £135kestimated
  3. ID 6152874 - PSNI - Managed Uniform Service

    Northern Ireland Policing BoardNorthern IrelandUniforms, clothing and PPE

    Open8 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £10mestimated
  4. Supply of Sports Kit to USW

    University of South WalesUK-wideUniforms, clothing and PPE

    Open9 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £400kestimated
  5. Employee Benefits and Occupational Health Services

    Crown Commercial ServiceUK-wideHealthcare services, Social and domiciliary care

    Open10 days left7 lotsFramework

    £1.3bnframework ceiling

From notice 070450-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.