Planning

Vascular Therapy and Associated Products

  • NHS Supply Chain

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-005844

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03acd5

Published 28 February 2023, 1:50pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Supply Chain

Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG

Email

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."