Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Shared Business Services Limited
Three Cherry Trees Lane, Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 7AH
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
05280446
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/20848304
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Public Sector Framework Provider https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Respiratory Therapy Solutions (SBS10520)
Reference number
SBS10520
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33157400 - Medical breathing devices
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework/Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Respiratory Therapy Solutions to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:
https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/
We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £392,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sleep Therapy and Monitoring devices, consumables and associated services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33157400 - Medical breathing devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UK: United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Procurement of a comprehensive range of sleep therapy devices and monitoring equipment designed to manage sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. It includes CPAP and BiPAP machines, masks, humidifiers, and other relevant consumables and services including the remote monitoring, patient education, and support, home device and consumables delivery services, as well as maintenance and management of respiratory therapy equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10161 on 30/09/2025.
Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Non-Invasive Ventilation and High Flow Therapy devices, consumables and associated services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33157400 - Medical breathing devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Procurement of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices and accessories, high flow therapy equipment and relevant consumables and services including the remote monitoring, patient education, and support, home device and consumables delivery services, as well as maintenance and management of respiratory therapy equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10161 on 30/09/2025.
Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RF
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Electronic Mucus Clearance Devices consumables and associated services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33157400 - Medical breathing devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UK: United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Procurement of electronic mucus clearance devices designed to assist patients with respiratory conditions in effectively clearing mucus from their airways. It includes the provision of necessary consumables and associated services including maintenance and patient education services.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10161 on 30/09/2025.
Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
11 March 2025
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
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with suppliers within the market for Respiratory Therapy Market.
Please complete and return the RFI (Request for Information) via the SAP Ariba portal. Should you have access issues, please contact nsbs.health@nhs.net for a digital copy.
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) reserves the right to withdraw this notice at any time. NHS SBS is not bound to accept any proposals submitted by Bidders and is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of Bidders engaging with this process. This early market engagement exercise does not guarantee that a Procurement will take place and NHS SBS reserves the right to defer from any Procurement entirely.
NHS SBS intends to hold market engagement sessions during October - November with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting Framework Agreement.
NHS SBS will use an eSourcing system for any procurement activity taken subsequent to this PIN. The eSourcing system we will use is SAP Ariba.
Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a Framework Agreement if invited to do so.
The value in II.1.5 is an indicative value over multiple years from 1st October 2025 representing the value over the full term of an Open Framework procured under the Procurement Act 2023
The date in II.3) is the estimated date of publication, please monitor Find a Tender Service https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search for the publication of the relevant high value contract notice.