- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Anti-Embolism Stockings and Accessories
- Lot 2. Sequential Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and Accessories
- Lot 3. Universal Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and Accessories
- Lot 4. Graduated Compression Hosiery and Accessories
- Lot 5. Upper Limb Compression Garments and Accessories
- Lot 6. Graduated Compression Hosiery Kits and Accessories
- Lot 7. Calf Muscle Medical Electro Stimulation Devices
- Lot 8. Compression Wraps and Accessories
- Lot 9. Compression Garment Applicators Single Patient Use
- Lot 10. Compression Garment Applicators Reusable
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Shane.Murphy@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Vascular Therapy and Associated Products
Reference number
T5R16
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
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); electro stimulation and other alternative methods; graduated compression garments; leg ulcer kits, lymphedema garments, Donning and doffing applicators, together with all associated products. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £11,000,000.00 to £15,000,000.00 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 £60,000,000.00 .
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 10
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Anti-Embolism Stockings and Accessories
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 18315000 - Stockings
- 18317000 - Socks
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 35113460 - Protective socks or hosiery
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A single patient use ready to wear garment intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot to apply compression/pressure to aid venous return and reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sequential Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and Accessories
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18300000 - Garments
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An inflatable device in the form of a stocking or sleeve intended to be applied to the limbs externally to promote venous blood flow and/or lymphatic flow. As part of a compression system, the device applies pressure through the sequential inflation of several chambers.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Universal Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and Accessories
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18300000 - Garments
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An inflatable device in the form of a stocking or sleeve intended to be applied to the limb externally to promote venous blood flow/lymphatic flow. As part of a compression system, the device applies pressure through the intermittent inflation of a single-chamber.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Graduated Compression Hosiery and Accessories
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18300000 - Garments
- 18315000 - Stockings
- 18317000 - Socks
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 35113460 - Protective socks or hosiery
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A single patient use ready to wear garment intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot, to apply compression/pressure to aid venous return. Does not include adjustable compression wraps/garments with velcro straps.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Upper Limb Compression Garments and Accessories
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18300000 - Garments
- 18315000 - Stockings
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 35113460 - Protective socks or hosiery
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A single patient use ready to wear garment intended to tightly fit over and apply compression/pressure to the arm and/or hand. Does not include adjustable compression wraps/garments with velcro straps.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Graduated Compression Hosiery Kits and Accessories
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18300000 - Garments
- 18315000 - Stockings
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 35113460 - Protective socks or hosiery
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A single patient use ready to wear kit containing two liners and compression garment intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot to apply graduated compression. Kits must deliver 40mmHg +/- 20% of compression. Includes those for the treatment of oedema.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Calf Muscle Medical Electro Stimulation Devices
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An electrically powered device applied to the lower leg designed to improve blood circulation.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Compression Wraps and Accessories
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A single patient use ready-to-wear compression wrap system, can be elastic or inelastic, and adjustable for comfort.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Compression Garment Applicators Single Patient Use
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A single patient use device to assist in the application of a compression/pressure garment, onto a patient’s limb.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Compression Garment Applicators Reusable
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A reusable device to assist in the application of a compression/pressure garment onto a patient’s limb.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 April 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a pre-tender webinar for the upcoming Vascular Therapy and Associated Products Tender, it is anticipated the this will take place on Thursday 06 April 2023 at 1300 hours. As a minimum the webinar will cover the below points.
• Scope
• Tender Process
• Electronic Tendering Portal
To express you interest in the upcoming pre-tender webinar.
1) Use URL eProcurement Portal (jaggaer.com) to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal.
2) If not yet registered:
• click on the “Register Here” link to access the registration page, and complete the registration pages as guided by the
If registration has been completed:
• Login with URL eProcurement Portal (jaggaer.com).
• On the landing page select “SQs Open to All Supplies” screen to open the list of new Prior Information Notices.
• Select the relevant Prior information Notice.
• Select express an interest.
• Complete the relevant question and respond.
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.
Lot structures above are subject to change.
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. The framework agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies from suppliers not appointed to the framework agreement at its sole discretion."