Orthopaedic supplies

Tender description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock/Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via E-Direct route. The framework agreement is for the supply of Immobilisation and Associated Products including but may not be limited to; bandage Plaster of Paris rolls and slabs, padded foam slings, non-fibreglass, fibreglass and flexible casting tapes, skin traction kits, synthetic acute splinting systems, natural and synthetic undercast padding, natural and synthetic stockinettes, eco-friendly casting materials and associated casting accessories. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa £19,880,000; however, this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth. This Lot is for the supply of bandage Plaster of Paris rolls. A bandage Plaster of Paris roll is a bandage saturated with a paste of Plaster of Paris that upon drying forms a cast on a patient and is provided in a roll. This Lot is for the supply of bandage plaster of paris slab. A bandage plaster of paris slab is a bandage saturated with a paste of plaster of paris that upon drying forms a cast on a patient and is provided in a slab. This Lot is for the supply of foam padded slings, including; foam padded sling on a roll which can be cut to patient requirements and foam padded sling that allow the arm to be elevated away from the body as well as being used as a standard sling. This Lot is for the supply of fibreglass casting tape. Fibreglass casting tapes are used in fracture management and treatment of orthopaedic conditions and are impregnated or made from fibreglass. This Lot is for the supply of flexible casting tapes. Flexible casting tapes are used in fracture management and treatment of orthopaedic conditions and are impregnated or made with polyester, fibreglass or other suitable material. This Lot is for the supply of non fibreglass casting tapes. Non-fibreglass casting tapes are used in fracture management and treatment of orthopaedic conditions and are impregnated or made with polyester or other suitable material. This Lot is for the supply of skin traction kits. Skin traction kits provide non-invasive traction to limbs after injury or surgery. This Lot is for the supply of synthetic acute splint systems and related products. These include synthetic acute splinting systems, thermoplastic sheets and pre-moulded, pre-cut splints. This Lot is for the supply of undercast padding made from natural material. Undercast padding is a cushioning that is placed between the cast and the stockinette to protect the limb and make the cast more comfortable for the patient. Natural undercast padding are made from cotton, rayon, viscose or other suitable material. This Lot is for the supply of undercast padding made from synthetic material. Undercast padding is a cushioning that is placed between the cast and the stockinette to protect the limb and make the cast more comfortable for the patient. Synthetic undercast padding are made from polyester or other suitable synthetic material. This Lot is for the supply of Stockinettes made from natural ribbed material. For the purpose of this specification stockinettes are the first layer applied during cast application to protect the patient’s skin. Natural stockinettes are made from cotton, rayon, viscose or other suitable material. This Lot is for the supply of Stockinettes made from synthetic materials. For the purpose of this specification stockinettes are the first layer applied during cast application to protect the patient’s skin. Synthetic stockinettes are made from polyester or other suitable synthetic material. This Lot is for the supply of eco-friendly casting. Eco-friendly casting materials are made of bio-degradable materials.