Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

Tender description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply to NHS Supply Chain depots, via the e-direct, direct, Stock and Blue Diamond Routes for non-clinical PPE, work wear, slipper socks, bedding, disposable patient wear and miscellaneous textiles. The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of GBP 20 000 000. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa GBP 40 000 000. These values are approximate only and are 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. For supply of any form of clothing to be worn by any member of staff within any NHS ward or department including front of house, and includes but shall not be limited to: • skirts • shirts • polo shirts • fleeces • ties • jackets • overalls • embroidery if required for any of the above items. Value of purchases will be circa GBP 1 500 000 in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, and GBP 3 000 000 for the full 48-month term (if extended). For supply of non-disposable material and plastic composition flame retardant curtains and blinds and includes but shall not be limited to: • Curtains • Blinds Value of purchases will be circa £1,500,000 in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement and £3,000,000 for the full 48-month term (if extended). . For supply of personal protective equipment for employed NHS staff which has some form of protection including clothing or footwear and includes but shall not be limited to: • Hi-Visibility Clothing • Trousers • Protective Fleeces • Work Trousers • Ear Plugs • Work Gloves • Knee Pads • Goggles • Safety Work Shoes Value of purchases will be circa £3,460,000 in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement £6,920,000 for the full 48-month term (if extended). . For supply of a range of theatre and nursing staff footwear which provide a mixture of cleanliness/sterility, comfort and protection whilst within a healthcare environment and includes but shall not be limited to: • Clogs • Wellington Boots • Nursing and Theatre Shoes Value of purchases will be circa £3,000,000 in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement and £6,000,000 for the full 48-month term (if extended). . For supply via Direct Supply Route, a range of bedding, linen and towels to be used by NHS staff within a healthcare environment and includes but shall not be limited to: • Duvets • Pillows – Feather, Washable and Wipeable • Pillowcases • Sheets • Mattress Covers • All sizes and types of towelling including tea towels Value of purchases will be circa £1,240,000 in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement and £2,480,000 for the full 48-month term (if extended). For supply of a range of products to be worn by a patient within a healthcare environment and includes but shall not be limited to: • Briefs disposable • Shorts disposable • Bibs disposable Value of purchases will be circa £860,000 in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement and £1,720,000 for the full 48-month term (if extended). For supply of shrouds for a deceased patient whilst within a healthcare environment and includes but shall not be limited to: • Cotton Shrouds • Non-Woven Shrouds • PVC Shrouds Value of purchases will be circa £800,000 in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement and £1,600,000 for the full 48-month term (if extended). For supply via Stock, Blue Diamond or E-Direct routes, miscellaneous textile products used within a healthcare environment and includes but shall not be limited to: • Bathmat’s • Haberdashery in many forms, Pins, Tapes, Threads etc • Non-Disposable Shower Curtains Value of purchases will be circa £1,120,000 in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement and £2,240,000 for the full 48-month term (if extended). For supply of a range of bedding that has a feather, foam or polyester filling and is to be used within a healthcare environment and includes but shall not be limited to: • Duvets • Pillows • Disposable Pillowcases • Disposable Bed Sheets Value of purchases will be circa £1,400,000 in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement and £2,800,000 for the full 48-month term (if extended). For supply of footwear for patient use to assist in the prevention of slips/falls, also including eye wear which assists patient with sleep when within a healthcare environment and includes but shall not be limited to: • Slippers • Slipper Socks • Step Socks • Tube Socks • Eye Shades Value of purchases will be circa £5,670,000 in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement and £11,400,000 for the full 48-month term (if extended). For supply of a range of flame retardant waterproof bedding and protectors that would be used within a healthcare environment and includes but shall not be limited to: • Pillow Protectors • Mattress Protectors • Draw sheets Value of purchases will be circa £200,000 in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement and £400,000 for the full 48-month term (if extended).