Electrosurgical unit

Tender description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the direct route of supply of Electrosurgical Equipment Smoke Evacuators Related Products and Accessories including but not limited to; — Electrosurgical (Diathermy) Machines; — vessel sealing units; — smoke evacuators; — any related software; — point of sale maintenance; and — any related options or accessories. The scope of this tender and any resulting Framework Agreement does not include the supply of consumable products. ‘Consumable products’ means products that are typically supplied after the initial capital (machine) purchase. They are the single use or reusable products that are typically used for each patient procedure for example Diathermy Pencils Hand-pieces or Plates. Suppliers must be able to supply the basic Electrosurgical (Diathermy) Machine referred to as the evaluated product line in order to respond to this Invitation to Tender. This Framework Agreement is for 12 months with the option to extend in incremental stages for up to a total period of 36 months. Please note that whilst there are no lots in this framework agreement a ‘Lot’ reference is still being used within the ISS System.