Processing of Re-useable CE Marked Barrier Theatre Textiles

Tender description

Crown Commercial Services as the Authority is putting in place a Pan Government collaborative Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3) (and any future successors to these organisations) [of the attached OJEU Contract Notice], which includes NHS bodies. The above public sector Bodies have a need for the processing or re-usable CE marked Theatre Textiles, all Suppliers must comply with the specific accreditation's and performance criteria laid down in the European Standard EN13795; and the requirements of the European directive for the disinfection / decontamination of Medical Devices Directives 93/42/EEC (including the requirement to CE mark). This Framework Agreement is for the processing (collection, wash, finish and return) of re—-useable CE marked barrier theatre textiles (gowns, gown replacements and drapes). The Framework includes: The processing (wash and finish ) and transportation (collection and return) of re-usable CE marked barrier theatre textiles (gowns, gown replacements and drapes) which are: i) owned by the Contracting Authority; and / or ii) hired by the Contracting Authority from the Supplier; Additional Services detailed in the ITT may be provided. The duration of the Framework Agreement referenced in section II.I.4) is for the placing of orders, and the Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2, 12 month periods i.e. 2 years. Electronic ordering and/or electronic invoicing and/or electronic payment may be used during the period of the framework agreement and throughout the lifespan of any Call Off Contracts.