Public procurement notice: Contract Award Notice
Published: 2019-10-22
Buyer: NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Ltd acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 33140000: Medical consumables | 33157000 | 33157400 | 33162100 | 33171100
Estimated value: 171600000 GBP
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: NHS Supply Chain has established a framework to supply a range of airway management products used within theatres, wards, ICU and A and E areas within healthcare environments. Products within this framework include:
It is anticipated that the initial expenditure will be in the region of 64 380 000 GBP and 85 800 000 GBP in the first 24 months of this framework, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework. The estimated value of the total framework term (including any extension options) of between 128 760 000 GBP to 171 600 000 GBP.
Endotracheal (ET) tubes are inserted through the mouth or nose in order to maintain a patient airway and also allow the delivery of gases. Products within this lot include:
— accessories which includes equipment that would be used to connect a tube to another piece of equipment, bite guards for protection during product use, products for measuring and inflating cuffs, and
— sets which include more than one of the product lines contained within this lot compiled in convenient to use packs,
— NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds the hurdle of at 45 % for the product line.
This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a maximum of 48 months.
Laryngeal masks are used for anaesthesia and inserted orally with the mask sitting over the laryngeal opening and a connected tube left protruding from the mouth. Products within this lot include:
— accessories which includes equipment that directly connects to a mask to enable its operation, products for measuring and inflating cuffs, atomisation devices, bite guards for protection during product use, products that directly assist in the placement, use or removal of the mask, and
— sets which include more than one of the product lines contained within this lot compiled in convenient to use packs,
— NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds the hurdle of at 45 % for the product lin.
This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a maximum of 48 months.
Laryngoscopes are handled medical instruments with interchangeable blades of different sizes used within the throat to enable access to the vocal chords and glottis and to aid intubation. Products within this lot include:
— accessories which includes equipment that is required to operate the laryngoscopes such as batteries, recharging units, battery containers, or bulbs,
— NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds the hurdle of at 45 % for the product line


Winner: Ambu Ltd
Award value: 171600000
Number of bids: 32