033202-2019 - Pleanáil

Vascular Therapy and Associated Products

Vascular Therapy Compression Hosiery and Associated Products including: anti-embolism stockings (knee length, thigh length, full length, tape measures, applicators); Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) therapy (sleeves/wraps/cuffs, tape measures; electro stimulation and other alternative methods; graduated compression (leg ulcer kits, lymphedema garments, applicators, accessories) together with all associated products. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 18 000 000 to 25 000 000 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. Estimated value over the maximum framework agreement term (4 years) will be 100 000 000.

Anti-Embolism Stockings

Príomhshuíomh nó príomhláthair na feidhmíochta: Various locations throughout UK

Antiembolism stockings are used to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis. Anti-embolism stockings in knee, thigh and full length both with and without non-slip soles.

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 10 200 000 to 13 500 000 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.

Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) Therapy Garments

Príomhshuíomh nó príomhláthair na feidhmíochta: Various locations throughout the UK

IPC intermittent pneumatic compression device that is composed of an inflatable garment consisting of multiple pressure compartments that wraps around the arm or leg. The garment is intermittently inflated and deflated. Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) garments in knee and thigh length and IPC foot garments.

Garments must contain either single chambers which can be inflated uniformly or multiple chambers that can be inflated sequentially from the ankle up the leg.

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 7 490 000 to 11 088 000 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.

Graduated Compression

Príomhshuíomh nó príomhláthair na feidhmíochta: Various locations throughout the UK.

Graduated compression garments for upper and lower limbs including compression hosiery, arm compression and lymphodema garments

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 90 000 to 120 000 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.

Leg Ulcer Liners & Kits

Príomhshuíomh nó príomhláthair na feidhmíochta: Various locations throughout the UK

Graduated compression venous leg ulcer kits or liners

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 26 000 to 32 000 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.

Alternative Products for DVT Prevention and Treatment of Venous Disease

Príomhshuíomh nó príomhláthair na feidhmíochta: Various locations throughout the UK

DVT prevention devices which use therapeutic methods other than compression stockings or IPC therapy products, and therapeutic devices for the treatment of venous disease and leg ulcers other than graduated compression

Garments. Products within this lot include, but shall not be limited to; Electro stimulation devices; footwear which flex the calves; wrap products

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 140 000 to 170 000 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.

Applicators, Tape Measures and Other Accessories

Príomhshuíomh nó príomhláthair na feidhmíochta: Various locations throughout the UK

Vascular therapy accessories including, but not limited to; hosiery applicators both single use and reusable to assist with the fitting of anti-embolism stockings and compression hosiery. Anti-embolism tape measures to aid the user to measure and select the correct size of anti-embolism stocking through colour coding or other mechanism which matches the stocking size to the tape measure. Tubing to connect IPC garments to units for tubing for pumps where this is not initially provided for items within lot 2 or to replace existing tubing that has become damaged. IPC pumps, pumps which attach to IPC garments by way of connectors and control the compression levels of IPC garments worn by patients.

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 54 000 to 90 000 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 following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants will be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission.

ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) to cover all segments of the Applicant's (and the product's) supply chain. This should include but not be limited to manufacturing storage and distribution. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. If such certificates are not in the name of the applicant then the applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain.

The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The Invitation to Tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.

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.

Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of 72 000 000 to 100 000 000 for this contract award, this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the Framework Agreement consider necessary to provide suitable requirements.

NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value-added offerings and commitment/bulk buy initiatives.

NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by:

1) any NHS Trust;

2) any other NHS entity;

3) any government department, agency or other statutory body; and/or

4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.

As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain anticipates engaging with suppliers of these products. If you would like to contract with NHS Supply Chain in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement, then please contact Jane Brannan by registering your expression of interest and using the Intenda Messaging Centre via http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS

NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI) and a Technical Evaluation. If you would like to complete the Request for Information and/or the Technical Evaluation document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement, then please follow the below instructions.

Registration:

1) Use URL http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/ to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal;

2) If not yet registered:

— click on the “Not Registered Yet” link to access the registration page,

— complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.

Portal access:

If registration has been completed:

— login with URL http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/

— click on the “Applicant Dashboard” icon to open the list of new procurement events.

Expression of interest:

— view PIN content by clicking on the “View Notice” button for the procurement event. This opens a PDF document,

— express an interest by clicking on the “Express Interest” button.

Request for information document:

— the request for information document will then be sent to you via the Intenda Messaging Centre,

— applicants will then have 4 weeks from expression of interest to complete and return the request for information document.