Pressure Area Care

Concepts

• miscellaneous medical devices
• health care sector
• pressure area care products
• pressure area care
• care
• pressure
• beds
• hospital beds
• medical use
• motorised beds

Location

Description

As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would like to engage with suppliers in relation to Pressure Area Care products including Beds, Mattresses, Cushions, Slings, Slide Sheets, Hoists, Prevention and Support Aids. In addition, services associated with these type of products; rental, maintenance and decontamination. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £30,670,000 to £55,000,000 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. The total estimated value over the total framework agreement term is forecasted to be £220,000,000 (2+2 year term). The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier. Under the Framework Agreement there will be two different methods of supply - one for Non-Direct Contract Products and one for Direct Contract Products. NHS Supply Chain will be entitled to purchase the supplies and/or services identified [below] [in the tender documents] as Non-Direct Contract Products which it will then 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. For the supplies and/or services identified as Direct Contract Products [below] [in the tender documents] 1) NHS Supply Chain; 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. For Direct Contract Products the Supplier will be required to report to and pay a direct contract management fee to NHS Supply Chain as detailed in the tender documents. Non-Direct Contract Products Beds, Cots and Accessories Integrated Bed and Mattress Systems Mattresses and Accessories Cushions and Accessories Prevention and Support Aids Hoists, Stand Aids and Accessories Transfer Equipment Slings and Accessories Slide Sheets Bathing Equipment and Accessories Direct Contract Products Direct Lot for High Value Patient transfer equipment Product Rental Managed Service NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment/bulk buy initiatives.

CPV Codes

• 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
• 33192100 - Beds for medical use
• 33192120 - Hospital beds
• 33192130 - Motorised beds
• 33192150 - Therapy beds
• 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector
• 34946240 - Chairs and chair wedges
• 39143111 - Mattress supports
• 39143112 - Mattresses
• 39143116 - Cots
• 39512100 - Sheets
• 39512300 - Mattress covers
• 39516110 - Cushions
• 39541220 - Slings
• 42416300 - Hoists
• 44411200 - Baths
• 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
• 85111000 - Hospital services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

Prior Information Notice https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023179-2024 n/a 20240725 Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling.pdf