Chlorine
Type: NCP Start Date: 16 June 2026
Expiry Date: 15 November 2027
This Nationally Contracted Product (NCP) has been introduced to rationalise the chlorine product range and deliver cost savings for NHS trusts. The activity supports improved value, reduced variation, and a more resilient supply base across the NHS.
The procurement exercise has achieved a national savings opportunity of 44% (£684,412.52 including VAT)* for the NHS. Two suppliers have been successful on the NCP and have been awarded on 70 / 30 percentage volume split. All awarded products are already available within the NHS and through our route.
| Category Framework NCP Name | Facilities and Office Solutions Cleaning Equipment, Supplies and Associated Products Chlorine NCP |
| Sub category | Chlorine tablets with detergent Chlorine tablets without detergent Dilution vessels |
| Winning supplier(s) | Guest Medical Limited GV Health |
| National savings opportunity | 44% (£684,412.52 including VAT)* |
| Date trusts will receive Trust Impact Statements – highlighting the national savings opportunity | From 5 May 2026 |
| Start date | 16 June 2026 |
| Length of commitment | 17 months with the option to extend up to 24 months |
| Catalogue codes to be delisted | 39 product codes will be delisted |
| Is the product currently in use in the NHS? | Yes |
| What is the current NHS Supply Chain market share? | 90% |
| What is the expected growth on market share? | There is no anticipated growth in market share |
NCP supplier impact
Guest Medical Limited and GV Health are the two successful suppliers for this NCP. They have been awarded based on a volume split of 70% for GV Health and 30% Guest Medical.
| Product | Alfreton | Bridgwater | Gorsey Point | Maidstone | Normanton | Rugby | Suffolk Park |
| Chlorine Dilution Vessel | Guest Medical | GV Health | GV Health | Guest Medical | GV Health | GV Health | GV Health |
| Chlorine Releasing Tablets | Guest Medical | GV Health | GV Health | Guest Medical | GV Health | GV Health | GV Health |
| Chlorine Releasing Tablets with Detergent | Guest Medical | GV Health | GV Health | Guest Medical | GV Health | GV Health | GV Health |
The following suppliers were unsuccessful for the NCP and their equivalent products will be removed (delisted) from the online catalogue for a minimum period of 17 months:
Ace Janitorial Supplies Ltd
Alliance Disposables ltd
Arrow County Supplies
Banner Group Limited
Bates Office Services Ltd
Bunzl Catering
Bunzl UK Ltd T/A Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies
Crest Medical Ltd
Diversey Ltd
Ecolab Ltd
Lyreco UK Limited
Nationwide Hygiene
Nine Group International
Parc Supplies
Scotmas Ltd
Sky Chemicals (UK) Ltd
Next steps
- Trust Impact Statements will be available from 5 May 2026. These will detail your NPC codes and pricing analysis.
- See our Downloads ▼ section for the full list of NPCs impacted by this change, along with the list of the awarded NPCs.
*Anticipated annualised savings figures are calculated following conclusion of the award process using the last 12 months volumes. For further details please contact your NHS Supply Chain ICS Manager.
About the products
The products within this NCP cover chlorine releasing tablets with and without detergent and dilution vessels. Customers should ensure they consult safety data sheets, if required before using. There are six products available:
MKJ85896
Chlorine Releasing Tablets 1.7g NaDCC
MFB294
Chlorine Releasing Tablets 1.7g NaDCC with detergent (200 tabs) Tamper evident lid for use with dilution bottle MFB991
MRB751
Chlorine Releasing Tablets 1.7g NaDCC with detergent (200 tabs) for use with dilution bottle MRB278
MKJ85528
Chlorine Releasing Tablets 1.7g NaDCC Tablet (200 tabs) for use with dilution bottle MFB257
MRB278
Chlorine Dilution Vessel Diluter bottle 2.5 litre for use with MRB285 1.7g chlorine releasing tablets with detergent
MFB257
Chlorine Dilution Vessel Diluter bottle 1 litre with lid for use with SoChlor tablets
See our Downloads ▼ section for the full product listing, including pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Guest Medical Limited and GV Health are the two successful suppliers for this NCP. They have been awarded based on a volume split of 70% for GV Health and 30% Guest Medical.
Seventeen suppliers were unsuccessful for the NCP, and their equivalent products will be removed (delisted) from the online catalogue for a minimum period of 17 months.
The stock has been split by depot and by supplier as per the information on this page.
Trusts will not be able to choose which product they purchase. Trusts will be supplied with the product that is assigned to their current servicing depot.
All products will available nationally. The stocking of products at specific depots will be determined by the level of demand.
If stock within the supplying depot is unavailable, then orders will be fulfilled from another depot in the network.
A full list of NPCs impacted by this change and list of the new NPCs is available to download on this page
Updates to favourites lists, standing orders and eDC requirements should be carried out by the trust in line with your normal procedures.
The NCP procurement process includes a range of due diligence activities to ensure there is supply chain resilience and sustainable continuity of supply to NHS customers. Both NHS Supply Chain and the suppliers have increased stock holding and, in the event of any supply issue, direct alternatives will be supplied, at point of order, at no extra cost to the trust.
NHS England has been engaging with trusts directly over the expectation that they will support this national programme. Support from trusts is required to achieve the volume savings for all partners.
Delisted stock lines will be listed as “available whilst stock lasts,” any outstanding stock will still be available until stock has been depleted. You can continue to use your stocks of the current lines until these have also been depleted.
Benchmarking prices using NHS England’s national price benchmarking tool, Spend Comparison Service (SCS), will highlight where a trust may be paying a cheaper local price. We would ask you to please notify NHS England your ICS Manager of these instances in order that the situation can be addressed.
Support will be available from your NHS Supply Chain ICS Manager, and the successful suppliers can provide you with product training and information if required.
Please visit www.supplychain.nhs.uk/ncp for the latest information about NCP.
You can also contact your NHS Supply Chain ICS Manager or Customer Services Advisor.
See our Useful Links section for more information.
Links section
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Acute Team
Contact details for our Acute team (ICS Managers - previously known as Customer Relationship Managers).
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Cleaning Equipment, Supplies and Associated Products
The framework agreement for the supply of Cleaning Equipment, Supplies and Associated Products.
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Nationally Contracted Products
See all of the products in this initiative.
Download our publications ▼
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Product Listing and Delisted Products
An Excel file showing the product listing and delisted products for this NCP.