National Framework Agreement for Provision of Track and Traceability Systems
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health
In brief
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust awarded medical supplies work to Fingerprint Medical Limited, Health Edge Solutions and Getinge Ltd and 4 others on 14 May 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £19,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 May 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Provision of a Complete Tracking and Traceability System 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028 What this lot coversLot 1 covers the provision of complete Track & Traceability Systems, including all required consumables, service, maintenance and support. This Lot also includes the supply of all associated hardware necessary to deliver a fully functioning end‑to‑end solution. This Lot is suitable for use by any Participating Authority seeking to procure a complete new Track & Traceability System, inclusive of all components, infrastructure and ongoing support required to ensure effective implementation and continued operational performance | Medical equipment and supplies | £19,000,000 |
| Provision of ongoing hardware, consumables, service, maintenance and support 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028 What this lot coversLot 2 covers the provision of ongoing goods and services required to support the continued operation of an existing Track & Traceability System. This includes the supply of consumables, replacement components, maintenance activities, and associated support services necessary to ensure system reliability and performance. This Lot is suitable for use by any Participating Authority that already has an established Track & Traceability System in place and requires ongoing operational support rather than a full system replacement | Medical equipment and supplies | £19,000,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Medical Limited Health Edge Solutions (SME) Getinge Ltd Steris Solutions Limited Im Med Ltd (SME) Aexis Medical Limited (SME) Trisoft Limited (SME) 8 bids received | Provision of a Complete Tracking and Traceability System | £19,000,000 | Awarded 1 May 2026 14 May 2026 to 13 May 2028 |
| Fingerprint Medical Limited Health Edge Solutions (SME) Getinge Ltd Steris Solutions Limited Im Med Ltd (SME) Aexis Medical Limited (SME) Trisoft Limited (SME) 7 bids received | Provision of ongoing hardware, consumables, service, maintenance and support | £19,000,000 | Awarded 1 May 2026 14 May 2026 to 30 April 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 018229-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 040432-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 067065-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
132Awards
106Suppliers it has used most for medical supplies
- Zimmer Biomet UK Limited2 contracts
- Adaptive Care Solutions Ltd1 contract
- Aexis Medical Limited1 contract
- Ascom (UK) Ltd1 contract
- Avanos Medical UK Limited1 contract
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From notice 018229-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 March 2026, last updated 16 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.