Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2020-12-14
Buyer: NHS Supply Chain
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
CPV classification: 33100000 | 33140000: Medical consumables | 33141200 | 33141600 | 33157000
Estimated value: 60000000 GBP

Technical requirements: This framework is for the supply of respiratory solutions with products covering: oxygen, aerosol, respiratory therapies, diagnostic tools, sterile water and humidification.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 12 500 000 to GBP 15 000 000 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 total value of GBP 50 000 000 to GBP 60 000 000 (2 + 2 year term).
Products within this lot are oxygen therapy products used to administer oxygen. Products will include but are not limited to: oxygen facemasks, nasal cannula, venturi valves, tracheostomy facemasks, oxygen tubing, flowmeters, oxygen catheters and oxygen therapy adaptors/connectors.
Precise quantities are unknown. Estimated total value of GBP 15 00 000 (2 + 2 year term). Excluding VAT.
Products within this lot are aerosol therapy products used to administer medicines via the breathing of a patient. Products will include but are not limited to: nebuliser products, nebuliser filter, compressor nebulisation, spacer for metered doe inhaler, valved tee adaptor, and aerosol facemasks.
Precise quantities are unknown. Estimated total value of GBP 9 000 000 (2 + 2 year term). Excluding VAT.
Products within this lot are respiratory therapy products used to administer oxygen via the breathing of a patient. Products will include but are not limited to: mucus clearing devices including cough assist and inspiratory muscle trainer.
Precise quantities are unknown. Estimated total value of GBP 15 000 000 (2 + 2 year term). Excluding VAT.
Products within this lot are anaesthesia and resuscitation products. Products will include but are not limited to: anaesthetic facemask, carbon dioxide absorbers, manual resuscitators, resuscitation breathing systems, reservoir bags, CPR masks, resuscitation mannequins, anaesthetic tray, corrugated and smooth tubing, CO2 curvettes, expiratory valve, water trap and infant resuscitation.
Precise quantities are unknown. Estimated total value of GBP 12 000 000 (2 + 2 year term). Excluding VAT.
Products within this lot are respiratory diagnostic tools. Products will include but are not limited to: gas monitoring lines, spirometers, bacterial viral filter, peak flow meter, carbon dioxide monitor and baby respiration monitor.
Precise quantities are unknown. Estimated total value of GBP 7 800 000 (2 + 2 year term). Excluding VAT.
Products within this lot include but are not limited to: humidifiers, humidifier kit, humidification column, humidifier adaptor and sterile water for humidification.
Precise quantities are unknown. Estimated total value of GBP 1 200 000 (2 + 2 year term). Excluding VAT.
The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. 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.


Award value: 60000000