Top suppliers
Top suppliers to NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
Top-five suppliers hold 89% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What NHS SUPPLY CHAIN buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
85110000
8511000050420000
5042000033180000
3318000003220000
0322000033150000
3315000018140000
1814000015890000
1589000033140000
3314000003110000
0311000015510000
1551000033190000
3319000024950000
2495000039830000
3983000015980000
1598000033130000
3313000033110000
3311000033750000
3375000033760000
3376000015880000
1588000072210000
72210000Recent contracts
Latest NHS SUPPLY CHAIN contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) with Optional Manual Override and Associated Accessories
Aero Healthcare · 2025-08-20
£5.0M
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Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Multi Temperature Food Solutions
£600.0M
Cleaning Equipment Supplies & Associated Products 2024
Single Use / Reusable Surgical Instruments, Repair, Maintenance, and Recycling of Surgical Instruments
Ambient Food
Ambient Food
£60.0M
Beverages Confectionery & Snacks PIN 2025
Beverages Confectionery & Snacks PIN 2025
£70.0M
Beverages Confectionery & Snacks PIN 2025
Endoscopy, Endourology & Oncology Ablation Consumables and Associated Products
Surgical Mesh Fixation Devices
Perfusion Devices, Consumables and Associated Equipment 2025
Lot 1
Surgical Mesh Fixation Devices
£72.0M
Surgical Mesh Fixation Devices
Universal Dispenser
Lot 1
Lot 1
Maternity, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Products
CF Maternity, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Products
Maternity, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Products
£120.0M
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, NHS SUPPLY CHAIN typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Robotic Surgical Equipment and Associated Accessories and Consumables
Expires: 2026-07-14
£500.0M
NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Expires: 2026-10-13
£80.0M
External Breast Prosthesis and Chest Support
Expires: 2026-10-29
£7.0M
CF - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Expires: 2026-10-30
£88.0M
Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products
Expires: 2026-10-31
£115.0M
Orthoses, Podiatry and Immobilisation 2025
Expires: 2027-03-02
£714.0M
Category Management Service Provider contracts for NHS Supply Chain
Expires: 2027-03-31
£53.5M
Medical Examination Gloves CF Awarded Contract
Expires: 2027-04-25
£745.9M
Surgical Gloves Awarded Contract Notice
Expires: 2027-04-25
£49.4M
Tray Wrap & Sterilisation Awarded Contract
Expires: 2027-05-14
£14.0M
Blood Draw Tools and Accessories
Expires: 2027-05-26
£44.0M
Medical Pulp June 2025
Expires: 2027-06-01
£19.6M
Market analysis
Bidding into NHS SUPPLY CHAIN — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
89%
Top-5 supplier share
198d
Avg response window
31d
Median response window
31mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
How much does NHS SUPPLY CHAIN spend on procurement?
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN awarded 54 contracts totalling £27.3bn between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 35 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £594.4M.
Who are NHS SUPPLY CHAIN's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to NHS SUPPLY CHAIN by total award value are Abbott Laboratories Limited, Acime UK Ltd, 4 Ways Healthcare Limited. The top five suppliers together hold 89% of contract value.
What does NHS SUPPLY CHAIN buy from suppliers?
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN's procurement is concentrated in 85110000, 50420000, 33180000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for NHS SUPPLY CHAIN contracts?
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN publishes open tenders on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ENKII matches your business against live tenders, identifies certifications you'll need, and surfaces frameworks worth applying to. Free Readiness Score in 3 minutes.
What's the typical response window for NHS SUPPLY CHAIN tenders?
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN typically gives suppliers a median of 31 days to respond (average 198 days). Standard contract duration is around 31 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
This profile aggregates public-record procurement data published by the UK Government under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ENKII fetches, deduplicates, and aggregates source records; we don't edit the underlying facts.
Source portals
- · Find a Tender (find-tender.service.gov.uk)
- · Contracts Finder
- · Spend Network
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