Official UK procurement notice
Vascular Therapy and Associated Products
Authority: NHS Supply Chain (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought10 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionVascular Therapy Compression Hosiery and Associated Products including: anti-embolism stockings (knee length, thigh length, full length, tape measures, applicators); Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) therapy (sleeves/wraps/cuffs); electro stimulation and other alternative methods; graduated compression garments; leg ulcer kits, lymphedema garments, Donning and doffing applicators, together with all associated products. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £11,000,000.00 to £15,000,000.00 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. Estimated value over the maximum framework agreement term (4 years) will be £60,000,000.00 .
CPV: Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products · Garments · Medical consumables · Medical equipments · Protective socks or hosiery · Socks · Stockings
Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure
10 lots · no lot values published · win at most 10 of themLot #1Anti-Embolism Stockings and AccessoriesPlanned
A single patient use ready to wear garment intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot to apply compression/pressure to aid venous return and reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis.
Lot #2Sequential Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and AccessoriesPlanned
An inflatable device in the form of a stocking or sleeve intended to be applied to the limbs externally to promote venous blood flow and/or lymphatic flow. As part of a compression system, the device applies pressure through the sequential inflation of several chambers.
Lot #3Universal Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and AccessoriesPlanned
An inflatable device in the form of a stocking or sleeve intended to be applied to the limb externally to promote venous blood flow/lymphatic flow. As part of a compression system, the device applies pressure through the intermittent inflation of a single-chamber.
Lot #4Graduated Compression Hosiery and AccessoriesPlanned
A single patient use ready to wear garment intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot, to apply compression/pressure to aid venous return. Does not include adjustable compression wraps/garments with velcro straps.
Lot #5Upper Limb Compression Garments and AccessoriesPlanned
A single patient use ready to wear garment intended to tightly fit over and apply compression/pressure to the arm and/or hand. Does not include adjustable compression wraps/garments with velcro straps.
Lot #6Graduated Compression Hosiery Kits and AccessoriesPlanned
A single patient use ready to wear kit containing two liners and compression garment intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot to apply graduated compression. Kits must deliver 40mmHg +/- 20% of compression. Includes those for the treatment of oedema.
Lot #7Calf Muscle Medical Electro Stimulation DevicesPlanned
An electrically powered device applied to the lower leg designed to improve blood circulation.
Lot #8Compression Wraps and AccessoriesPlanned
A single patient use ready-to-wear compression wrap system, can be elastic or inelastic, and adjustable for comfort.
Lot #9Compression Garment Applicators Single Patient UsePlanned
A single patient use device to assist in the application of a compression/pressure garment, onto a patient’s limb.
Lot #10Compression Garment Applicators ReusablePlanned
A reusable device to assist in the application of a compression/pressure garment onto a patient’s limb.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Past planning notice
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 28 Feb 2023, 13:50 GMT
- Last source update
- 28 Feb 2023, 13:50 GMT
- Authority reference
T5R16- FTS notice number
2023/S 000-005844- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03acd5Find a Tender
Publisher note: The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a pre-tender webinar for the upcoming Vascular Therapy and Associated Products Tender, it is anticipated the this will take place on Thursday 06 April 2023 at 1300 hours. As a minimum the webinar will cover the below points. • Scope • Tender Process • Electronic Tendering Portal To express you interest in the upcoming pre-tender webinar. 1) Use URL eProcurement Portal (jaggaer.com) to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2) If not yet registered: • click on the “Register Here” link to access the registration page, and complete the registration pages as guided by the If registration has been completed: • Login with URL eProcurement Portal (jaggaer.com). • On the landing page select “SQs Open to All Supplies” screen to open the list of new Prior Information Notices. • Select the relevant Prior information Notice. • Select express an interest. • Complete the relevant question and respond. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time. Lot structures above are subject to change. 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. The framework agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies from suppliers not appointed to the framework agreement at its sole discretion."
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
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Timeline
28 Feb 2023 → 30 Apr 2023 · 2 dates- Notice published28 Feb 2023, 13:50 GMT
- Tender notice expected30 Apr 2023, 00:00 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
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- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications
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