Product Update Multiple Suppliers Personal Protective Equipment Products (ICN 3547)

Change:

• We have been informed of a discontinuation of multiple lines of personal protective equipment products.
• There are 25 product codes affected.
• The discontinuation is due to the rationalisation of the product portfolio.
• Alternative products for bitter fit test solutions, visors and fog inhibitors are available and can be ordered through our online catalogue.
• Alternative products for safety goggles are available to order direct via the Textiles and Associated Products framework (Lot 3 Non-Clinical PPE).
• Customers should reference the code 2026/S000-016598 when placing orders.
• The alternative national product code can be searched on the catalogue for product information and viewing purposes only; orders cannot be placed via the catalogue.
• Alternative products are not available for qualitative fit test kit lines, including fit test kits, sweet solution and sensitivity solution. These alternative products are expected to be available through our online catalogue again when the Masks, Gowns, Visors, PAPRs and Associated Consumables framework goes live in September 2027.
• Eye protection products, including stickers and wall mount dispensers, remain available to order direct from the supplier.
• Safety glasses remain available to order direct from the supplier.

Impact:

• The affected products have already been delisted and are no longer available to order from our online catalogue.
• There are currently no identified potential alternative products available to order through our online catalogue for some of the affected products. Customers are advised to search our online catalogue for ones they deem suitable.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing below for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

Next Steps:

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.

Please note that due to the clinical nature of these alternative products, we advise you to consult your own clinical experts to ensure suitability for your organisation’s use of these products.