Male Intra-Urethral Catheter with Magnet Control

This framework starts on 30 March 2026, runs for 11 months and ends on 22 February 2027. There is an option to extend for an additional 12 months.

There is one supplier on the framework, Ingenion Medical Ltd, offering an innovative catheter product designed to mimic natural urination for men with chronic urinary retention.

Areas covered

There is one lot on this framework:

• Lot 1: Male intra-urethral catheter with magnet-controlled valve.

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Resilience

This is an innovation product, there is currently no demand in the UK market. Should there be an uplift in demand, the supplier will be notified in advance in order to increase manufacturing capacity.

How to purchase from the framework

Products available via eDirect supply routes can be purchased using our online catalogue.

Ordering samples

Product samples are not available on this framework.

The framework will have a Value Based Procurement opportunity. If you are interested in further information, please contact our Care Pathway team.

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:

1. Reduction in Consumption Opportunities

• Cymactive stays in place for up to 30 days, whereas intermittent catheters are single‑use and require multiple catheters per day.
• This reduces the number of consumables used.

Evidence:

• Intermittent catheters are single‑use and require multiple insertions per day; Cymactive is approved for up to 30 days continuous use.
• Fewer product changes = reduced material consumption and reduced packaging waste.

2. Reusables Over Single‑Use Items

• While Cymactive itself is not reusable, its extended dwell time effectively replaces dozens of single‑use intermittent catheters.

Evidence:

• The product is positioned as an alternative to both Foley and intermittent catheters and designed to reduce environmental waste by replacing multiple disposables.

3. Value‑Based Procurement (VBP) and Care Pathway Changes

• Cymactive has strong potential for sustainability‑aligned VBP due to improved clinical outcomes and reduced resource use.

Co‑benefits:

• Reduced hospital‑acquired infections (CAUTIs)
• Cymactive’s design aims to minimise causes of CAUTIs.
• Reduced CAUTIs:
  • Fewer antibiotic courses
  • Fewer hospital readmissions
  • Fewer bed days.
• All of which contribute to lower carbon and resource footprint.

• Reduced antibiotic use / antimicrobial resistance burden
  • Expert commentary highlights the technology’s potential to lower infection rates and antibiotic reliance, addressing antimicrobial resistance — a major healthcare sustainability challenge.

• Reduced waste from eliminating external drainage bags
  • The product eliminates the need for leg bags (common with Foley catheters), directly reducing plastic waste streams.

• Reduced travel for patients.

If complications and re‑catheterisation events fall, patients may require fewer visits to clinics / hospitals — resulting in carbon reduction in patient travel.

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There is one supplier on the framework:

• Ingenion Medical.

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 Acute team and Out of Hospital Care team – 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.