Scope
Description
This market exercise was for the provision of a solution to advise the detection of IV infiltrations and extravasations early that includes the following:
• Monitoring equipment and Consumables
NHS Supply Chain have a mandate from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to drive the availability of innovative products to the NHS. NHS Supply Chain believe the product sourced by this contract (which is not covered by any of its current Framework Agreements) falls within this remit as a "disruptive" innovative product and has been identified to provide enhanced patient benefits specifically;
Patient - improving patient safety Prevention of Never Event - which can lead to skin necrosis, Amputation, Nerve Damage for our most vulnerable patients, Neonates, paediatrics, sedated patients, critically ill and patients with cognitive deficits, along with Patients receiving Vesicant medications.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into a Framework Agreement (FAG) with an identified supplier of these products/services (alongside the existing framework Infusion Pumps Administration) following a 10 calendar day publication of a Transparency notice should there only be only 1 available supplier using procedure Direct Award as defined in the Procurement Act 2023.
The Term of this Framework Agreement is anticipated to be 48 months. As part of its strategy, NHS Supply Chain anticipates engaging with suppliers of these products/services with a view to ultimately include this solution within the scope of the Framework for Infusion Pumps Administration Sets and Associated products which is due to renewal on 1st October 2026
The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier, however 1) NHSSC, 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework.
Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used.
For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the estimate indicated, NHSSC does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises applicants that the framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 September 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 14 September 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33194110 - Infusion pumps
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33194200 - Devices and instruments for transfusion
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 October 2024
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
August 2024 -(NIVAS) National Infusion and Vascular Access Society conference, a new (in the UK) technology was showcased.
October 2024 - Face to Face meeting for Supplier demonstration
October 2024 until November 2024 - Discussion with various Clinical Experts both internally to Supply Chain Coordination, through the NIVAS group (https://nivas.org.uk/) and externally through NHS trusts.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
15 July 2025
Contracting authority
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLLH-1887-BMRL
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jennifer Davidson
Email: Jennifer.Davidson@supplychain.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government