Advanced Wound Care

Tender description

The scope of this Framework is to cover a large range of products to help influence ideal wound healing environments. The products are used to provide pathogen-free protection and/or moisten areas for healing of wounds to occur as well as prevent infection and skin breakage including, but not limited to film dressings and associated products, skin protectants, non-woven island dressings, super absorbent dressings, dressings pads and others. It is anticipated that initial expenditure for this Framework will be circa £104,298,354.855 to £113,467,734.60 GBP in the first year of the this Framework Agreement. If the Framework Agreement is extended to the maximum duration, the anticipated expenditure will be circa £344,864,163.77 to £475,707,599.04 GBP. These are approximates only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Lot 1: NHS Supply Chain is currently considering using the following lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right to change any aspect of the lotting structure or not use lots as part of any future tender process. Further information in respect of the lotting strategy will be updated via this PIN subject to stakeholder engagement. Lot titles: 1) Silicone foam dressings bordered and non-bordered; 2) Foam dressings bordered and non-bordered; 3) Enhanced Foam Dressings; 4) Silicone Wound Contact Layers; 5) Wound Contact Layers; 6) Gelling Fibres; 7) Alginate Dressing; 8) Hydrocolloid Dressings and Hydrogels; 9) Adhesive Removers; 10) Antimicrobials; 11) Burns and Scar and Skin Management; 12) Wound Irrigation; 13) Speciality Wound Care; 14) Debridement (Under Consideration); 15) Film Dressings Core Sizes (Under Consideration); 16) Film Island Dressings Core Sizes (Under Consideration); 17) Film Dressings and Fixation Devices (Under Consideration); 18) Barrier Films Core Sizes (Under Consideration); 19) Barrier Creams Core Sizes (Under Consideration); 20) Skin Protectants (Under Consideration); 21) Non-Woven Island Dressings (Under Consideration); 22) Backed Super Absorbent Dressing Core Sizes (Under Consideration); 23) Non-Backed Super Absorbent Dressing Core Sizes (Under Consideration); 24) Super Absorbent Dressings (Under Consideration); 25) Dressing Pads (Under Consideration); 26) Emollients (Under Consideration). 27) Other lots (TBC) As evidence of compliance to the specification, applicants maybe required to submit ward ready samples for each tendered product. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it. NHS Supply Chain are exploring the possibility of a 2+2 framework agreement having a total term of 4 years. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to re-open competition under this framework agreement, with the successfully awarded applicants. Please note, product testing may be used at any point during the tender process and throughout the life of the framework agreement.