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Wipes for Surface Cleaning & Disinfection 2026

Awarded to Arrow County Supplies Limited, Gama Healthcare Ltd, Guest Medical Limited +11 more

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 22 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 18 August 2025

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Overview

NHS Supply Chain has awarded a framework agreement worth £247.9 million for the supply of wipes and accessories for surface cleaning and disinfection, including indicator products, detergent and disinfection wipes, and sporicidal wipes. The agreement, which runs for three years plus one optional year with an anticipated total value of approximately £150 million, has been awarded to 14 suppliers: Arrow County Supplies Limited, Gama Healthcare Ltd, Guest Medical Limited, HC INNOVATIONS LTD, LINC MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED, Lyreco UK Medical, Nuvik UK Ltd, PAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, PDI (EMEA) LTD, Praxis Medical Ltd, SARACO INDUSTRIES LIMITED, SCHULKE & MAYR UK LIMITED, Valley Northern Limited, and Vernacare International Limited. The framework is now in delivery and all products must comply with medical device regulations, CE marking requirements, and relevant EU safety and biocides regulations.

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Lots (6)

  • Indicator Products

    This Lot is for adhesive notes or tape used to indicate that a device has been disinfected. For avoidance of doubt this Lot does not include chemical indicators.

    £124,909,710Won by Gama Healthcare LtdWon by SCHULKE & MAYR UK LIMITEDWon by PAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDWon by LINC MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED
  • Combined 2 in 1 Wipes

    This Lot is for wipes that are impregnated with a detergent and disinfectant liquid for the cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and/or non-invasive medical devices.

    £84,748,550Won by Arrow County Supplies LimitedWon by Gama Healthcare LtdWon by HC INNOVATIONS LTDWon by LINC MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITEDWon by Lyreco UK MedicalWon by PAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDWon by SARACO INDUSTRIES LIMITEDWon by PDI (EMEA) LTDWon by SCHULKE & MAYR UK LIMITEDWon by Nuvik UK LtdWon by Valley Northern LimitedWon by Vernacare International Limited
  • Detergent Wipes

    This Lot is for detergent wipes that are impregnated with a detergent solution, used for cleaning and damp dusting without additional antimicrobial agents.

    £3,937,036Won by Arrow County Supplies LimitedWon by Gama Healthcare LtdWon by HC INNOVATIONS LTDWon by LINC MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITEDWon by Lyreco UK MedicalWon by PAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDWon by PDI (EMEA) LTDWon by SARACO INDUSTRIES LIMITEDWon by Praxis Medical LtdWon by Nuvik UK LtdWon by Valley Northern LimitedWon by Vernacare International Limited
  • Sporicidal Wipes

    This Lot is for wipes that are impregnated with active ingredients that have sporicidal properties, for example, Alkylating agents; Peroxygens (e.g. hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid); Halogen-releasing agents (Chlorine-based, or iodine-based agents).

    £6,975,136Won by Gama Healthcare LtdWon by Guest Medical LimitedWon by LINC MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITEDWon by PAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDWon by PDI (EMEA) LTDWon by SCHULKE & MAYR UK LIMITEDWon by Valley Northern Limited
  • Disinfection Wipes

    This Lot is for disposable wipes that are impregnated with a solution that contains disinfectant liquid and/or alcohol but can also contain other active ingredients such as chlorhexidine or quaternary ammonium. These wipes are generally used when a pre-clean has been performed on the surface, but this is not always the case.

    £20,100,206Won by Gama Healthcare LtdWon by Guest Medical LimitedWon by HC INNOVATIONS LTDWon by LINC MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITEDWon by Lyreco UK MedicalWon by PAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDWon by PDI (EMEA) LTDWon by Valley Northern LimitedWon by Vernacare International Limited
  • Sterile Cleanroom Wipes

    This Lot is for pre-moistened sterile surface wipes for clean rooms and is impregnated with either/or as examples; isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Alkylating agents; Peroxygens (e.g. hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid); Halogen-releasing agents (Chlorine-based, or iodine-based agents); Or a mixture of the above. These wipes are designed to effectively remove contaminants without leaving behind any residue, ensuring a clean and controlled workspace and everything within it.

    £7,240,000Won by PDI (EMEA) LTDWon by SCHULKE & MAYR UK LIMITEDWon by Valley Northern LimitedWon by Vernacare International Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£120,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
22 May 2025
Questions by
11 August 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Sticky-note padsWipes

Award outcome

Awarded value
£247,910,638
Award date
24 November 2025
Contract period
5 July 2026 → 5 July 2029
Winners
  • Arrow County Supplies Limited
  • Gama Healthcare Ltd
  • Guest Medical Limited
  • HC INNOVATIONS LTD
  • LINC MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED
  • Lyreco UK Medical
  • Nuvik UK Ltd
  • PAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
  • PDI (EMEA) LTD
  • Praxis Medical Ltd
  • SARACO INDUSTRIES LIMITED
  • SCHULKE & MAYR UK LIMITED
  • Valley Northern Limited
  • Vernacare International Limited

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  1. Contract

    26 February 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    24 July 2025

  3. Prior Information Notice

    2 July 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    22 May 2025

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