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Open tender · Notice 097334-2026

Printable Patient Identification Wristbands and Associated Accessories 2027

Supply Chain Coordination Limited

Value
£50m
Closes
11 Nov 2026 (3 days)
Where
London
Lots
4
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
5 Jul 2027 – 4 Jul 2031

Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.

In plain English

NHS Supply Chain is setting up a 4-year framework agreement (2027-2031) for printable patient identification wristbands, thermal printers, RFID/NFC badges and related accessories, with total spend estimated at £40-50 million. Winning a place on this framework is an entry ticket to future NHS orders, not a guarantee of work, and is split across 4 lots.

Good fit for: Manufacturers or suppliers of medical identification wristbands, printers and RFID/barcode hardware with established quality and compliance systems.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Needs £5m Employer's Liability Insurance Employer's Liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant
  • Needs £5m Public Liability Insurance Public Liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant
  • Needs ISO 9001:2015 across whole supply chain ISO9001:2015 accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Applicant's and the product's supply chain
  • Must complete Modern Slavery Assessment Tool Ensure you have completed the Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT), you have a plan in place to act on the recommendations it makes

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

Opportunity Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Laser and Thermal printable wristbands, 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. Digital/contactless identification: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) hardware and software, Near-field communication (NFC) products for access i.e. smart badges, ID badges in general etc, Biometric identification and card printers. This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that the expenditure will be in the region of GBP £40,000,000 - £50,000,000 Ex VAT / £48,000,000 - £60,000,000 Inc VAT throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement. Requirements The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this within their tender submission: - Employer's Liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant - Public Liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant - Product Liability Insurance cover in the name of the Applicant of £5m per claim or £5m per claim and in the annual aggregate - ISO9001:2015 accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Applicant's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, manufacturing, storage and distribution. - Declaration of Conformity and UKCA/CE Certification to …

Read the official notice Tender documents

Getting the documents

nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).

Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 15 Oct 2026.

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