Scope
Reference
Project_1551
Description
NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Anaesthesia Machines, Ventilator Equipment, Neonatal Equipment, Phototherapy Devices (Adult & Paediatric) and Related Accessories and Services.
This includes the following requirements which have been sub-divided
into Lots:
Lot 1: Anaesthesia Machines and Related Accessories and Services
Lot 2: Ventilator Equipment and Related Accessories and Services
Lot 3: Anaesthesia Gas Capture devices and Related Accessories and Services
Lot 4: Neonatal Incubators and Neonatal Phototherapy Devices and Related Accessories and Services
Lot 5: Adult and Paediatric Phototherapy Devices and Related Accessories and Services
It is anticipated that the initial expenditure will be in the region of £65,000,000 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 3 year Framework Agreement will be in the region of £195,000,000. There will be an option to extend the Framework for a further year. If the extension period will be utilised, then the total value of the Framework across the 4 year would be £260,000,000.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £260,000,000 excluding VAT
- £312,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029
- Possible extension to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
There will be an option to extend the Framework for a further year. If the extension period will be utilised, then the total value of the Framework across the 4 year would be £260,000,000.
Main procurement category
Goods
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 1. Anaesthesia Machines and Related Accessories and Services
Description
This Lot is for the supply of anaesthesia machines and related accessories. Products within this Lot include;
Low acuity without ventilator wall mounted anaesthesia machines;
Low Acuity without Ventilator anaesthesia machines;
Low Acuity with Ventilator anaesthesia machines;
Mid acuity electronic anaesthesia machines with ventilator;
Mid acuity conventional anaesthesia machines with ventilator;
High acuity anaesthesia machines with ventilator; and
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) with ventilator anaesthesia machines.
Related accessories and services include, but shall not be limited to;
Any other products associated with the supplied equipment (machine), for example trolleys, cables, patient circuits, mounting bracket or any other option or accessory.
Lot value (estimated)
- £105,000,000 excluding VAT
- £126,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 33172000 - Anaesthesia and resuscitation devices
- 33172100 - Anaesthesia devices
- 33172200 - Resuscitation devices
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 2. Ventilator Equipment and Related Accessories and Services
Description
This Lot is for the supply of Ventilator equipment and related accessories. Products within this Lot include;
Ventilators for use in intensive care;
Ventilators for use in intensive care for neonatal/paediatric;
Non-invasive Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) ventilators for in hospital use;
Ventilators for transport/portable use and for intra-hospital and/or external use;
Ventilators for prehospital use;
Jet Ventilators; and
Microvent resuscitaire.
Related accessories and services include, but shall not be limited to;
Any other products associated with the supplied equipment (machine), for example trolleys, cables, flow sensors or any other option or accessory.
Lot value (estimated)
- £78,400,000 excluding VAT
- £94,080,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 33172000 - Anaesthesia and resuscitation devices
- 33172200 - Resuscitation devices
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 3. Neonatal Equipment and Related Accessories and Services
Description
Products within this Lot include:
Closed Incubators;
Radiant warmers with beds;
Radiant warmers without beds;
Combined incubator and warmer systems;
Warmers with integrated resuscitation systems;
Transport incubators without ventilators;
Transport incubators with integrated ventilators;
Jaundice meters;
Neonatal Phototherapy devices;
Optimal cord management device; and
Low acuity Infant Incubator.
Related accessories and services include, but shall not be limited to;
Any other products associated with the supplied equipment (machine), for example trolleys, cables, patient probes, medical air hoses or any other option or accessory.
Lot value (estimated)
- £73,000,000 excluding VAT
- £87,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 33172000 - Anaesthesia and resuscitation devices
- 33172200 - Resuscitation devices
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 4. Adult and Paediatric Phototherapy Devices and Related Accessories and Services
Description
Products within this lot include:
Full body fluorescent UV phototherapy systems; and
Hand & foot phototherapy systems.
Related accessories and services include, but shall not be limited to;
Any other products associated with the supplied equipment (systems), for example power cables (single or three phase) or any other option or accessory.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,600,000 excluding VAT
- £4,320,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 33166000 - Dermatological devices
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
4%
Further information about fees
Please refer to ANNEX 1Ic FWACALLoff_ AWARDPACK
Framework operation description
See tender documentation within Project_1550
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
The Framework will be between the Authority and individual Supplier(s).
In relation to a Direct Route of Supply:
any NHS Trust;
any other NHS entity;
any private sector entity which is active in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Gibraltar or The Channels Islands Healthcare Sector;
any government department, government agency or other statutory body; or
any primary, secondary, tertiary, vocational or higher educational establishment (and those purchasing on their behalf) including, for example, nursery schools, primary schools, middle or high schools, secondary schools, academies, free schools, pupil referral units (PRUs), further education colleges and universities
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot Lot 1. Anaesthesia Machines and Related Accessories and Services
Lot Lot 2. Ventilator Equipment and Related Accessories and Services
Lot Lot 3. Neonatal Equipment and Related Accessories and Services
Lot Lot 4. Adult and Paediatric Phototherapy Devices and Related Accessories and Services
ISO 9001: 2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDAP) accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Supplier's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, sales, manufacturing, storage and distribution.
Also refer to Annex 1 Specification and Tender Response Document
Particular suitability
Lot Lot 1. Anaesthesia Machines and Related Accessories and Services
Lot Lot 2. Ventilator Equipment and Related Accessories and Services
Lot Lot 3. Neonatal Equipment and Related Accessories and Services
Lot Lot 4. Adult and Paediatric Phototherapy Devices and Related Accessories and Services
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 August 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 September 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Non Financial | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Payment terms
Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information:
This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement - specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows:
1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// 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 https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
- Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers.
- Select from the following ITTs:
ITT_1838 - Lot 1 Anaesthesia Machines
ITT_1839 - Lot 2 Ventilator Equipment
ITT_1840 - Lot 3 Neonatal Equipment
ITT_1841 - Lot 4 Adult and Paediatric Phototherapy Devices
you MUST respond to ITT_1837 - Anaesthesia Machines, Ventilators, Neonatal Equipment and Phototherapy Devices in addition to any Lots you intend to respond to.
Click on Express Interest.
- If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond.
Tenderers are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard.
For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLLH-1887-BMRL
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government