Cleaning Equipment Supplies and Associated Products

This framework starts on 16 June 2025, runs for 24 months and ends on 15 June 2027. There is an option to extend for 24 months.

There are 60 suppliers, including 30 new suppliers, on the framework offering an extended product range and more choice to customers. See the Suppliers section for a full list of suppliers on this framework.

Areas covered

There are 10 lots on this framework (see Product Categories section for a full list).
See our Downloads ▼ section for the full product listing on the Framework Matrices.

Resilience
Our increased knowledge of the global manufacturing base following COVID-19 and subsequent global supply challenges, means we are better able to identify potential risks and mitigate them by building resilience into our sourcing strategies.

For this framework we are adopting measures including ensuring suppliers hold more stock in UK warehouses and having multiple suppliers on each lot that can provide alternative products. Across the framework, 41% of goods are manufactured in the UK which reduces the risk of resilience issues happening.

How to purchase from the framework

Products available via our Stocked and eDirect supply routes can be purchased using our online catalogue or through your own purchase-to-pay system.

Important notice – for stocked products only.
Following the move to Buy Price = Sell Price, new contract / framework prices will only come into effect when stock of all product at the old contract / framework price has been depleted.

To order products via the direct route:

• Customers will need to obtain a quotation through our Category team to benefit from National Framework Agreement Pricing. Please quote the framework reference number when contacting your preferred supplier to ensure the correct pricing and compliance.
• Our Category team will then provide you with a Unique Reference Number (URN). This URN must be detailed on your purchase order to order the required equipment.
• Customers have two options to procure equipment via the framework. Trusts can either direct award if internal Standard Financial Instructions (SFIs) are followed or carry out a pricing exercise via the framework which will be managed by our Category team. Both options require trusts to request URN numbers from the Category team.

Ordering samples

Product samples are available from all suppliers on the framework.

Please note that the decision to supply samples, along with the unit of issue, supplied quantity, time to supply and free of charge nature of any request, is solely the decision of the relevant supplier(s).

Requests for samples should initially be discussed with your NHS Supply Chain ICS Manager. They will then work with you and the respective supplier(s) to agree requests and order on your behalf.

Product switching will be available following the start of the framework. Analysis will take place to highlight cost effective alternatives and to identify switch and rationalisation opportunities. If you are interested in further information about product switching, please speak to our Hospital Care team.
See our Useful Links section for your NHS Supply Chain ICS Manager contact details.

Opportunities to adopt a National Pricing Matrix (NPM) will be available post Go-Live which will allow savings opportunities for customers who are able to consolidate their purchasing. If you are interested in the savings, please speak to your NHS Supply Chain ICS Manager.
See our Useful Links section for your ICS Manager contact details.

A price ranking sheet is being developed for key products on the framework so you can review suppliers’ prices with ease. This will be available 12 weeks after Go-Live.

Sustainability, net zero and social value are important elements in how NHS Supply Chain build our framework offering through the procurement process, tendering, supplier award and contract management. There are five mandatory requirements for suppliers to address supporting compliance with relevant PPNs and NHS England policy:

• Carbon Reduction Plan (PPN 006)
• Evergreen Assessment
• Modern Slavery Assessment (PPN 009)
• Social Value (PPN 002)
• NHS England Net Zero Supplier Roadmap and Horizon Scanning.

Awarded suppliers meet the current milestones on the net zero roadmap and have awareness and understanding of future milestones.

Social value
See our Downloads ▼ section for further information on suppliers’ social value commitments.

Sustainable opportunities
The following sustainable opportunities are available on this framework:

• The use of dosed based chemicals to reduce waste, transport and plastic packaging.

New product areas and lots have been added to ensure customers can purchase products that meet the requirements of the National Cleaning Standard, published by NHS England, which was updated in February 2025.

572 products are being delisted. 186 of these have an identified alternative.
See our Downloads ▼ section to view the full list of delisted products and details of the alternatives available.

There are 60 suppliers on this framework, of which 31 are new suppliers. They are:

The following suppliers are being delisted at the start of the framework agreement:

• Anglian Chemicals
• Decitex
• Hako Machines
• Inivos
• Kersia Ireland
• Lifeclean
• Techtex
• Vacalesa.

There are 10 lots on this framework:

• Lot 1: Chlorine Tablets, Granules, Dilution Vessels
• Lot 2: Ancillary Cleaning Products
• Lot 3: Mops
• Lot 4: Cloths
• Lot 5: Spill Kits and Pads
• Lot 6: Domestic Gloves
• Lot 7: Electrical Cleaning and Electrical Goods for Clothes / Fabric Washing
• Lot 8: Domestic and Dosed Chemicals
• Lot 9: Higher Level Disinfectants
• Lot 10: Cleaning Software for Tracking, Auditing and Monitoring.

See our Downloads ▼ section for the full product listing, and details of any delisted lines and details of alternative products in the Framework Matrices.

About the products
These products are used by cleaning departments, catering departments and estates and facilities teams. Suppliers can provide product training to ensure products are being used correctly, ensuring trusts are adhering to the correct standards and legislation.

Choice

• Leading suppliers on contract – providing enhanced range and value from a single source.

More savings

• Pay less – with NHS Supply Chain you have a wider range of product options so you can select the ones that are fit for purpose and value for money.
• Leave your tendering to us – spend less time and money on tendering and let our procurement specialists undertake it on your behalf.
• Back office savings – the efficiency of our service, ranging from e-ordering to consolidated deliveries, enables significant back office savings.

More value

• An integrated approach – the financial benefits of NHS Supply Chain go beyond just product prices. Our approach is an integrated one that reduces cost throughout the supply chain, from raw materials to global logistics, resulting in a much lower total cost.
• Purchasing through our route – when there are changes in the market, we can help minimise the impact of price rises and give support with cost saving initiatives.

Our knowledge and expertise

• Dedicated Hospital Care and Out of Hospital Care Teams – your day to day contact for all queries. They will help you identify savings opportunities, solve any issues on your behalf and ensure high service levels are always met.
• NHS Supply Chain Buyers – procurement specialists in their product fields who can give expert advice on new and alternative products.
• Implementation Team – experts in helping you set up the new processes and training required when introducing new products.
• Customer Services Team – with the daily support provided by our dedicated and knowledgeable advisors and service managers you know you are in safe hands.
• Customer Assurance – providing customers with the confidence and assurance of products using a process of clinical evaluation and engagement with clinical users. This ensures all products are clinically assured by the CaPA process, supported by engagement with customers.

Peace of mind

• Dependable deliveries – having access to the know-how and resources of one of the world’s largest logistics companies means we can offer unrivalled dependability and responsiveness when it comes to our delivery services.
• Framework agreement – awarded in accordance with UK procurement legislation.
• Sustainability – Sustainable procurement is embedded into our category management processes to ensure that our suppliers meet requirements for carbon reduction plans, evergreen assessment, modern slavery, social value and NHS England net zero supplier roadmap. Additionally, our logistics partner is certified ISO14001.