# Wound Closure

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by NHS Supply Chain.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [NHS Supply Chain](/buyers/nhs-supply-chain/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £400,000,000
- Published: 25 November 2024
- Contract start: 17 November 2025
- Contract end: 16 November 2029
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 957fb643-d736-4345-b432-14fd00b61bd0-805569
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9563f0bc-5769-4e59-b0db-228f5467dfb8

## Description

The scope of the intended framework covers the full range of various sizes and types of products that are used to close wounds or tissue approximation\. Including: sutures, haemostats, tissue adhesives, suture needles, skin staplers and wound closure strips\. Precise quantities are unknown\. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa £87,800,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement; however, this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement\. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term will be circa £400,000,000\. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957fb643-d736-4345-b432-14fd00b61bd0-805569)