Immobilisation and Associated Products

Tender description

The framework will offer a comprehensive and wide range of suppliers and different products providing participating authorities and service users with flexibility and choice in meeting specific needs and requirements. Participating authorities will have the option to procure products on an ad hoc basis or through more regular and structured bulk purchase arrangements. Lot 1a - Casting Tapes Lot 1b - Casting Tape - Thermal Activated Lot 2 - Casting - Plaster of Paris Lot 3a - Casting Splints Lot 3b - Casting Splints - Thermal Activated Lot 4 - Undercast Padding Lot 5a - Casting Stockinette - Natural Lot 5b - Casting Stockinette - Synthetic Lot 6a - Casting Pre-Tape Lot 6b - Casting Accessories Lot 7 - Casting Tools Lot 8a - Envelope Slings Lot 8b - Collar and Cuff Slings Lot 9a - Traction Frames for Beds and Associated Accessories Lot 9b - Skin Traction Kits Lot 10 - Acute Care Immobilisation Devices Lot 1a: Casting Tapes This Lot is for the supply of Rigid, Semi-Rigid and Flexible Casting tapes. These are used for fracture management and treatment of orthopaedic conditions. Products will immobilise the desired body area to aid bone or soft tissue healing. Lot 1b: Casting Tape - Thermal Activated This Lot is for the supply of a Thermal Activated Casting Tape (Requires temperature >60°C to activate). These are used for fracture management and treatment of orthopaedic conditions. Products will immobilise the desired body area to aid bone or soft tissue healing. Lot 2: Casting - Plaster of Paris This Lot is for the supply of bandage Plaster of Paris rolls and bandage plaster of Paris slabs. When wet it is conformable to the desired shape, and when dries it forms a hard shell to immobilise the desired body area. Lot 3a: Casting Splints This Lot is for the supply of casting splints and related products. These include splints on a roll both padded and unpadded and pre-cut splints. Products will immobilise the desired body area to aid bone or soft tissue healing. Lot 3b: Casting Splints - Thermal Activated This Lot is for the supply of Thermal Activated Splints and related products. The Casting Splint is Activated by heat above 60°C. Products will immobilise the desired body area to aid bone or soft tissue healing. Lot 4: Undercast Padding This Lot is for the supply of undercast padding made from natural and 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. Lot 5a: Casting Stockinette - Natural This Lot is for the supply of Stockinettes made from a natural ribbed material with no elastic properties. 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. Lot 5b: Casting Stockinette - Synthetic This Lot is for the supply of Stockinettes made from synthetic materials, ribbed with no elastic properties. 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. Lot 6a: Casting Pre -Tape This Lot is for the supply of casting Pre-Tape this is a very thin foam or paper under-wrap that is applied over padding to create a smooth compressed layer underneath casting. Lot 6b: Casting Accessories This Lot is for the supply of Casting Accessories. These products are to support the use of casting. Lot 7: Casting Tools This Lot is for the supply of Instruments to remove and/or aid removal of casts. Lot 8a: Envelope Slings This Lot is for the supply of envelope slings which, is an Envelope Sling which provides supports the forearm from the wrist to the elbow. Lot 8b: Collar and Cuff Slings This Lot is for the supply of Collar and Cuff Slings, these are a length of foam dispensed from a roll that is cuttable to the desired length and which can be fixed using a suitable fixation method (e.g. hook and loop tabs or cable ties) to form a loop which goes around the neck and the wrist forming a support to take the weight of the limb. Lot 9a: Traction Frames for Beds and Associated Accessories This Lot is for the supply of Traction frames for beds and associated accessories. To provide a frame that attaches securely to the bed so that traction treatments or limb elevation can be applied. Lot 9b: Skin Traction Kits This Lot is for the supply of skin traction kits. Skin traction kits provide non-invasive traction to limbs after injury or surgery. Lot 10: Acute Care Immobilisation Devices This Lot is for the supply of Acute Care Immobilisation Devices these devices are used to immobilise patients in the pre-hospital or in-patient hospital environment.