Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2017-12-23
Buyer: NHS Supply Chain
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
CPV classification: 33140000: Medical consumables | 33157000 | 33157400 | 33162100 | 33171100
Estimated value: 176600000 GBP

Technical requirements: The scope of the framework is to cover a range of airway management products used within theatres, wards, ICU and A&E areas within Healthcare Environments. Products will include endotracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes, laryngeal masks, laryngoscopes, video laryngoscopes, breathing filters, breathing circuits, endobronchial tubes, nasopharyngeal tubes, oropharyngeal tubes and any accessories relating to these products.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £32,190,000 to £42,900,000 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. The estimated value of the total framework agreement term (including any extension options) of between £128,760,000 to £171,600,000.
"This Lot is for the supply of endotracheal tubes (ET) and related accessories. Endotracheal tubes are inserted through the mouth or nose in order to maintain a patient airway and also allow the delivery of gases. This Lot includes but shall not be limited to:
It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £6,000,000 to £8,000,000 in the first year of this framework agreement (approximately) the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement. The estimated value of the total Lot term including any extension options of between £24,000,000 to £32,000,000.
This Lot is for the supply of laryngeal masks, first line interventional airways and related accessories. Laryngeal masks are used for anaesthesia and inserted orally with the mask siting over the laryngeal opening and a connected tube left protruding from the mouth.
— Accessories will include equipment that directly connects to a mask to enable its operation, products for measuring and inflating cuffs, automisation devices, bite guards for protection during product use, products that directly assist in the placement, use or removal of the mask,
— Sets to include more than one of the product lines contained within this Lot compiled in convenient to use packs,
It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £4,500,000 to £6,500,000 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. The estimated value of the total Lot term (including any extension options) of between £18,000,000 to £26,000,000.
This Lot is for the supply of laryngoscopes and related accessories. 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. This Lot includes but shall not be limited to:
— Accessories will include equipment that is required to operate the laryngoscopes such as batteries, recharging units, battery containers, or bulbs.
It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,700,000 to £4,000,000 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. The estimated value of the total Lot term (including any extension options) of between £10,800,000 to £16,000,000.
This Lot is for the supply of video laryngoscopes and related accessories. Video laryngoscopes are a handle and blade unit with a camera lens or monitor, used within the throat to enable visualisation of the vocal chords and glottis and to aid intubation. This Lot also includes portable intubation scopes including handle, monitor and insertion cord.
— Accessories will include replacement parts for the video laryngoscopes and items of equipment that are in conjunction with video laryngoscope such as monitors, modules, battery packs, carry cases, charging units, connection cables, imagers, batons, wands, blades, stats, stylets, pole mounts, trolleys, protection caps, stands and user manuals.
It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,000,000 to £4,000,000 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. The estimated value of the total Lot term (including any extension options) of between £8,000,000 to £16,000,000.
This Lot is for the supply of tracheostomy tubes and related accessories. A tracheostomy tube is inserted directly into the trachea via a hole made into the neck allowing a patient to breathe without using their nose or mouth. This Lot includes but shall not be limited to:


Award value: 176600000