Diagnostic and Capital Equipment and Related Accessories and Services
The contract covers a national framework for diagnostic and capital medical equipment, related accessories, and associated services for NHS Supply Chain, a public-sector organisation coordinating procurement for NHS healthcare providers. The scope is divided into seven lots covering diagnostic imaging and radiology, specialist imaging, decontamination equipment, radiotherapy, endoscopic imaging and reusable endoscopes, internal radiation therapies, and capital medical devices, including integrated theatre solutions. Suppliers are expected to provide the specified equipment and accessories together with related services across the applicable lot, supporting NHS bodies purchasing through the framework. The first framework will run for three years within an intended eight-year open framework, with estimated purchases of £4,325,783,082 excluding VAT during the first three years and approximately £12,768,690,438 excluding VAT over eight years; these figures are not guaranteed. Delivery is required across the United Kingdom. The critical qualification is that bidders must satisfy the requirements for the specific lot or lots for which they seek appointment, including the separate requirements for architectural surgical medical systems and integrated theatre solutions.
Buyer: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 28 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £4.3bn
- Bids close: 30 Nov 2026
- Location: Lambeth
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 3 Apr 2028 to 2 Apr 2031
- Category: Medical equipments (33100000)
From the official notice
NHS Supply Chain intends to etablish a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Diagnostic and Capital Equipment and Related Accessories and Services. The requirements have been divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 – Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology Lot 2 – Specialist Imaging Equipment Lot 3 – Decontamination Capital Equipment Lot 4 – Radiotherapy Lot 5 – Endoscopic Imaging Equipment, Reusable Endoscopes and Robotics Lot 6 – Internal Radiation Therapies Lot 7 – Capital Medical Devices The Authority intends to establish an eight (8) year Open Framework. This Tender Notice relates to the award of the first Framework under the Open Framework, which will have a term of three (3) years. The Authority estimates that the total value of purchases under the first three (3) year Framework will be approximately £4,325,783,082 excluding VAT. This value is approximate only and may vary depending on the requirements of the bodies purchasing under the Framework. The anticipated total value of purchases across the full eight (8) year Open Framework is approximately £12,768,690,438 excluding VAT. The values provided are for guidance only and do not constitute a guarantee of business to any successful Tenderer. Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register the...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £4.3bn.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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