Prosthetic Components and Associated Products

This framework starts on 24 November 2025, runs for 24 months and ends on 23 November 2027. There is an option to extend for an additional 24 months.

It replaces the former Artificial Limb Components and Associated Products framework.

There are 12 suppliers, including 5 new suppliers, on the framework offering an extended product range of innovative products and more choice to customers. See the Suppliers section for a full list of suppliers on this framework.

Areas covered

There is one lot on this framework (see Product Categories section for a full description).
See our Downloads ▼ section for the full product listing on the Product Matrix

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.

How to purchase from the framework
This framework, mandated by NHS England, is the only compliant route for procuring prosthetic products to meet your requirements.

To support compliant ordering, please refer first to the Prosthetics Catalogue, which lists over 95,000 approved products available from the 12 awarded suppliers under this framework.

Our Buying Guide provides essential guidance on how to conduct transactional activity:

• High-volume product lines are available via our online catalogue
• Low-volume product lines, listed in the Prosthetics Catalogue, should be ordered directly from the supplier and spend activity must be recorded in the Exceptions Log to ensure compliance and transparency.

The Prosthetics, Components and Associated Products Buying Guide, and the Exceptions Log will be added to this page before the go live date to help you make buying decisions.

See our Downloads ▼ section for the Prosthetics Catalogue.

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
Sustainability development opportunities and product reduction activities are closely tied to ensuring the right products are fitted for patients from the point of initial amputation. These efforts are intrinsically linked to the evolution of patient pathways and will require collaboration with NHS England to support effective delivery.

Following the framework launch, our Category Team will actively engage with NHS England and regional prosthetics teams to support the development of patient pathways. This collaboration will focus on identifying clinical best practices, understanding emerging patient needs, and ensuring that product selection supports a ‘right first time’ approach. We also want to further our understanding of how this approach supports decarbonisation and how we can identify the full range of sustainability co-benefits.

Regular touchpoints, data sharing, and stakeholder feedback will be key to driving continuous improvement and delivering meaningful outcomes across the framework.

13,741 products are being delisted.

As part of the framework renewal, products that have not had any sales for a minimum of two years are no longer listed on the online catalogue. However, these products are still available via the Exceptions Log process.

See our Downloads ▼ section to view the full list of delisted products and details of the alternatives available.

There are 12 suppliers on this framework. They are:

• Amparo Prosthetics Ltd
• Bespoke Prosthetics Ltd
• Blatchford Ltd
• ExpHand Prosthetics Ltd
• Hugh Steeper T/A Steeper
• Juzo UK Ltd
• Koalaa Ltd
• Medalin Ltd
• Össur UK Ltd
• Orthoeurope Ltd
• Ottobock Healthcare PLC
• TayCare Medical Ltd

There is an extensive product list from a wide range of suppliers in the market – 25,353 new products have been added and these are highlighted in the product listing.

There is one lot on this framework:

Lot 1: Artificial Limbs

• Upper Limb
• Hip
• Lower Limb
• Cosmetics
• Components and assistive devices
• Stump liners, socks and accessories

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

About the products
This framework provides access to a wide range of prosthetic solutions designed to support mobility, independence and quality of life for patients requiring limb replacement. It includes advanced limb systems, cosmetic options and essential accessories that help ensure comfort, functionality and personalisation across a variety of clinical needs.

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.