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 (for further information regarding the types of equipment includes please see section II.2.4). It is anticipated that the initial term of 36 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of GBP 15 000 000. This is approximate and the figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth. 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 the framework agreement does not include the supply of consumables. The framework agreement will have an initial term of 36 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months. It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of GBP 15 000 000. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is GBP 20 000 000. This value is approximate only and is based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score met or exceeded a hurdle of at least 50 % at tender evaluation stage to the framework agreement.