Suction, Wound Drainage, Autologous Blood Systems and Related Consumables

14 August 2025

We have identified some errors within the price change trust impact statements / NPM analysis for Suction, Wound Drainage, Autologous Blood Systems and Related Consumables.

Please refrain from using these documents until we can rectify these issues.

Revised price change trust impact statements / NPM analysis will be distributed week commencing 18^th August 2025.

This framework starts on 9 September 2025, runs for 24 months and ends on 8 September 2027. There is an option to extend for an additional 24 months.

This combines the former Suction Consumables and Wound Drainage and Autologous Blood Systems Frameworks.

There are 41 suppliers, including 10 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 four lots on this framework:

• Lot 1: Suction Consumables
• Lot 2: Manual and Powered Suction Devices, Machines, Suction Canister and Accessories
• Lot 3: Wound Drains, Chest/Thoracic Drainage and Accessories
• Lot 4: Post Operative and Intra Operative Autologous Blood System Products, Purchase Plans and Accessories

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 increasing the amount of suppliers and product offering, and providing forward trackers so that suppliers can build up contingency stock in the event of a supply disruption.

How to purchase from the framework

Products available via our Stocked and eDirect supply routes can be purchased using our online catalogue. Unique Reference Numbers (URNs) and purchase plans are also facilitated within this framework.

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 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.
• See our Downloads ▼ section for contact information for direct suppliers on this framework agreement.

Ordering samples

Samples are available from some of the 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.

Information for Clinical Choice (ICC) will be available on this framework to highlight clinical suitability of alternative products which could deliver savings.

The framework provides National Pricing Matrices (NPMs) which allows you to benefit from a discounted pricing structure from a supplier in return for either a value or volume commitment, for an agreed period. The suppliers offering an NPM are Salter Labs and Pennine. These opportunities will commence at Customer Launch.

Further 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. There are lots of new suppliers on this framework who we will be reaching out to for savings opportunity discussions post launch.

If you are interested in NPM savings, please speak to your NHS Supply Chain ICS Manager.

See our Useful Links section for your ICS Manager contact details.

See our Downloads ▼ section for details of the NPMs.

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.

• The framework has been through the Clinical Quality Assurance process, and the clinical team have run a series of clinical councils with a wide range of health professionals, including Clinical Procurement Specialists, Chief Medical Engineers, and Specialty Clinical Educators who are expert users of the products. 
• The clinical team are currently reviewing the pipeline for ICCs within suction and wound drainage. Two have been identified within open suction catheters and yankuer suction catheters which will be ready for just after launch, others are to be reviewed to support driving savings.

835 products are being delisted. 53 of these have an identified alternative. The remaining products are extremely low/zero sales.

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

There are 41 suppliers on this framework. They are:

• Aquilant Ltd
• Athrodax Healthcare International Ltd
• BVM Medical Ltd
• Cardiac Services
• Cardinal Health UK 432 Ltd
• COOK (UK) Ltd
• Diagnostica Stago UK Ltd
• Drive Devilbiss Healthcare Ltd
• Eschmann Technologies Ltd
• Fannin UK Ltd
• Flexicare Medical Ltd
• Fresenius Kabi
• GBUK Ltd
• Haemonetics Ltd
• Intersurgical Ltd
• Iskus Health UK Ltd
• Ivor Shaw trading as Pennine Healthcare
• Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd
• Livanova UK Ltd
• Medasil Surgical Ltd
• Medela UK Ltd
• Mediq Healthcare UK Ltd
• Medline Healthcare UK Ltd
• Medtronic Ltd
• Ortus Technology Ltd
• Paramount Medical Solutions Ltd
• PFM Medical UK Ltd
• Proact Medical Ltd
• Reflex Medical Ltd
• Reliance Medical Ltd
• Richardson Healthcare Ltd
• Rocket Medical PLC
• Salter Labs UK Ltd
• Sinapi Biomedical
• Stryker UK Ltd
• Summit Medical UK Ltd
• Surgical Holdings
• Timesco Healthcare Ltd
• Vygon (UK) Ltd
• Westbourne Medical Ltd
• William Davies Care Ltd

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

• MG Electric Ltd
• Cardiologic Ltd
• Critical Healthcare

There is an extensive product list from a wide range of suppliers in the market – 1,370 new products have been added and these are highlighted in the product listing.

There are four lots on this framework:

• Lot 1: Suction Consumables
• Lot 2: Manual and Powered Suction Devices, Machines, Suction Canister and Accessories
• Lot 3: Wound Drains, Chest/Thoracic Drainage and Accessories
• Lot 4: Post Operative and Intra Operative Autologous Blood System Products, Purchase Plans and Accessories

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

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.