Single Use Theatre Protective Wear & Associated Consumables

Tender description

This notice is to inform potential suppliers of an upcoming procurement opportunity for single use theatre-associated personal protective equipment (PPE). The scope of this procurement will include a comprehensive range of PPE and related accessories for maintaining the sterile conditions in surgical environments. Items to be procured include: sterile gowns, patient & equipment drapes, headwear and accessories. 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 expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment (national product matrices)/bulk buy initiatives. It is intended that this framework will be let on an initial three (3) year term, with optional extensions to not exceed a maximum duration of four (4) years in total. Lot Lot 1: Single Use Sterile Gowns This lot includes single use sterile gowns, which are worn by surgical teams to ensure a sterile field. It is intended that this Lot will include an opportunity for awarded suppliers to submit commitment based pricing, to support cash-releasing savings benefit. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2.4m to £4.1m in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Lot Lot 2: Single Use Patient & Equipment Drapes This lot includes patient and equipment drapes, which are used to cover patients and surgical instruments to maintain sterility. It is intended that this Lot will include an opportunity for awarded suppliers to submit commitment based pricing, to support cash-releasing savings benefit. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £250k to £1.1m in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Lot Lot 3: Single Use Headwear This lot includes theatre caps, across a variety of colours to protect against contamination. It is intended that this lot will include an option for a bulk buy discount to be offered by awarded suppliers. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £775k to £840k in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Lot Lot 4: Single Use Theatre Accessories This lot includes all other theatre accessories, worn by surgical teams, to ensure a safe and sterile operating environment. The products in scope include overshoes, beard covers and coveralls. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £150k to £500k in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.