Hand Hygiene Associated Products and Services

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of hand hygiene products used for the cleansing, disinfection and care of both patient’s and clinician’s hands throughout the NHS including but not limited to Acute (Theatres, Wards, Depts, etc), Community, Ambulance and Mental Health Trusts. Products include, but are not limited to: Hand Wash / Soap Alcohol and Non‑Alcohol Based Hand Disinfectants Moisturisers Repair, Rehydration and Protection Hand Creams and Emollients Antiseptic Hand Wipes Universal Dispenser The universal offering will include the provision of a universal dispenser together with appropriately sized refill products that are compatible with the dispenser.

Products will be supplied in a range of formats, including dispenser refills, free‑standing units and personal‑use items. Supply routes include stocked and e‑direct.

The Framework Agreement will be established between NHS Supply Chain and one or more appointed suppliers. The Framework will be available for use by NHS trusts, other NHS bodies, and other eligible public sector and healthcare organisations in the United Kingdom.

The Framework is being established as an Open Framework in accordance with section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023. The Open Framework scheme will operate for a maximum period of eight (8) years.

The initial Framework is expected to be awarded for a period of three (3) years, with an estimated value of approximately £36,000,000 excluding VAT. The Authority may re‑open the Open Framework and award one or more successive Frameworks on substantially the same terms during the Open Framework period, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the tender documentation.

The aggregate estimated total value of contracts awarded across the full eight‑year Open Framework period is approximately £150,100,000 excluding VAT. The final Framework awarded under the Open Framework scheme will expire at the end of the eight‑year period.

No guarantee of volume or value is given. Closed hand hygiene dispenser systems supporting a three‑step hand hygiene process, including compatible wall‑mounted or fixed dispensing units and associated components.

Products are intended for use in healthcare and clinical environments to support infection prevention and control requirements. Universal hand hygiene dispenser units and accessories compatible with NHS standard refill formats.

This Lot includes dispensers and ancillary components designed for use across healthcare environments to support standardised hand hygiene delivery. Core range hand hygiene refills compatible with NHS universal dispensers, including but not limited to: hand wash, alcohol and non-alcohol based hand disdinfectants and moisturising products.

Products are intended for routine clinical and healthcare use to support infection prevention and control. Free‑standing hand hygiene units and personal or portable hand hygiene products suitable for use across healthcare settings.

This Lot supports flexible placement and individual use where wall‑mounted dispensing is not appropriate. Products include but not limited to: hand wash, alcohol and non-alcohol santisers, moisturising products, emollients and associated accessories.

Antiseptic hand wipes intended for clinical and healthcare use, including products designed to support hand hygiene where access to handwashing or alcohol‑based hand rubs is limited or impractical. Hand hygiene training, education and compliance products.

This lot is for the provision of training and audit equipment intended to provide additional support to promote, improve and monitor NHS hand hygiene compliance. Hand shield products and associated accessories intended to support hand protection and infection prevention in healthcare settings.