Framework Agreement for Capsule Endoscopy Managed Services

Concepts

• capsule endoscopy managed services
• chester hospital nhs foundation trust’s commercial procurement service
• chester
• medical imaging
• provision of a capsule endoscopy
• commercial procurement service
• capsule endoscopy
• endoscopy, endosurgery devices
• capsule
• traditional endoscopy

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s Commercial Procurement Service (CPS) has awarded a national framework agreement for the provision of a capsule endoscopy managed service which will allow NHS authorities and other public sector bodies to procure the services from a compliant purchasing framework.

Total Quantity or Scope

Capsule endoscopy is a diagnostic test used to examine the gastrointestinal tract and check for disorders and conditions such as Crohn's disease, polyps and malabsorption. The procedure is an alternative to traditional endoscopy and could provide a better patient experience. The patient is prepared by attaching sensors to their abdomen. Sedation or anaesthesia are not needed before taking the capsule. The capsule is swallowed with water. The capsule has its own camera and light and takes a series of images. While the capsule passes through the body, it sends images to a data recorder which is typically worn in a shoulder bag, close to the waist. Patients can go about their normal routine and the entire procedure takes about eight hours. Afterwards, images from the data recorder are downloaded and analysed to provide a report to the patient’s consultant, who will review it with the patient. The capsule is disposable and will pass through the body naturally with bowel movement. The procedure, and the reporting process, can be undertaken outside of a hospital setting. This can be more convenient for the patient, and free up hospital space.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

The Term of this Framework Agreement shall be two (2) years from the Commencement Date and may be extended for up to a further two (2) years in yearly increments provided that the duration of this Framework Agreement shall be no longer than four (4) years in total.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85150000 - Medical imaging services
• 33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices

Indicators

• Options are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Further award notices may be published for this framework agreement.