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Printable Patient Identification Wristbands and Associated Accessories 2027

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 23 May 2025
Deadline
Deadline: 11 November 2026 (22 days left)

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Overview

Supply Chain Coordination Limited is establishing a 48-month non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of laser and thermal printable patient identification wristbands, thermal printers, and associated accessories such as barcode scanners and docking stations. The scope also encompasses digital and contactless identification tools, including RFID hardware and software, NFC access products, biometric identification, and card printers. The opportunity has an estimated value of £50,000,000, with submissions open until 11 November 2026.

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Lots (4)

  • Printable Wristbands (Adult/Child/Neonatal: Red/White to be Compatible with Laser Printers)

    Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Patient and Staff Identification Products and Accessories. This Lot includes but is not limited to: patient identification wristbands to be compatible with laser printers. Tenderers must tender for all of the product lines listed within this Lot. NHS Supply Chain intends to award the top 5 ranked Tenderers who meet or exceed a hurdle of 60% on this Lot.

    £5,833,333
  • Printable Wristbands (Adult/Child/Neonatal: Red/White to be Compatible with Thermal Printers)

    Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Patient and Staff Identification Products and Accessories. This Lot includes but is not limited to: patient identification wristbands to be compatible with thermal printers. Thermal Printers - (Direct Thermal Printer, desktop or mobile model which are handheld and/or standalone) and associated accessories e.g. battery packs, docking stations, printer ribbons, handheld electronic devices such as barcode scanners. Tenderers must tender for all of the product lines listed within this Lot. NHS Supply Chain intends to award the top 8 ranked Tenderers who meet or exceed a hurdle of 60% on this Lot.

    £12,500,000
  • RFID

    Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Patient and Staff Identification Products and Accessories. This Lot includes but is not limited to: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) hardware and software. Tenderers must complete the scenario based scoring methodology. NHS Supply Chain intends to award all Tenderers who meet or exceed a hurdle of 60% on this Lot.

    £6,666,666
  • Staff Identification

    Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Patient and Staff Identification Products and Accessories. This Lot includes but is not limited to: o staff identification cards o visitor identification badges o contractor identification cards o badge holders o lanyards o staff ID card printers o badge printers o printer ribbons and consumables o access control identification cards o biometric identification solutions o associated software and accessories Tenderers must tender for all of the product lines listed within this Lot. NHS Supply Chain intends to award all Tenderers who meet or exceed a hurdle of 60% on this Lot.

    £5,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£50,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
23 May 2025
Questions by
4 November 2026
Deadline
11 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Identity braceletPersonal identification accessoriesSmart card readersSite-identification equipmentIdentification badges

Notice history

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  1. Tender Update

    15 October 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    15 October 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    23 May 2025

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