National Framework Agreement for Medical Examination Gloves Supply

NHS Supply Chain is establishing a National Framework Agreement for the supply of medical examination gloves, including nitrile, vinyl, latex, and specialized examination gloves. This framework will be available for purchase by NHS Trusts, other NHS entities, government departments, agencies, statutory bodies, and private sector healthcare providers across the UK. Key Opportunity Details: - Estimated first-year purchase value: £85 million - Full 48-month term estimated value: £250 million (indicative only) - Framework will be managed separately from surgical gloves to better serve distinct market needs To participate, suppliers must: - Register on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) at https://www.gov.uk/findtender - Register on Jaggaer at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com - Hold ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, or MDSAP certification (UKAS accredited or equivalent) - Provide valid CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity where applicable - Publish a Modern Slavery Statement (if annual turnover ≥ £36 million) - Achieve MSAT score of 41% or above within 12 months prior to tender close - Provide evidence of third-party social audits for manufacturing facilities - Complete Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment (Level 1 or above) - Provide a valid Carbon Reduction Plan meeting PPN 006 requirements - Hold Cyber Essentials Plus Certificate or complete Information Security Third Party Questionnaire (if handling patient/personal data or providing IT systems) - Provide OEM distribution agreements if tendering as a distributor This procurement emphasizes sustainability, responsible sourcing, and competitive engagement to support evolving customer demands and market developments.