Planning

Respiratory Solutions 2026

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

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Planning

19 Dec 2024 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain, headquartered at Wellington House, London, is in the planning stage of a procurement titled "Respiratory Solutions 2026." This procurement targets the medical equipment industry, specifically focusing on respiratory solutions, including products like oxygen masks, respiratory therapy devices, and anaesthesia equipment. The framework agreement will be open for purchases by various NHS and UK healthcare entities. Key dates include the future notice date of 4th July 2025, with the contract period running from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030. The estimated value of the initial expenditure is between £25,000,000 to £27,750,000 for the first year, and the total projected value over the contract term is approximately £100,000,000 to £111,000,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers in the medical equipment and consumables sectors, particularly those specialising in respiratory solutions and related products. The procurement process, open to SMEs and VCSEs, provides potential for sustained revenue streams and engagement with a broad spectrum of UK healthcare entities. Businesses with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying medical breathing devices, oxygen administration units, and anaesthesia equipment are well-suited to compete, offering robust opportunities for growth and market expansion within the healthcare supply chain.

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Notice Title

Respiratory Solutions 2026

Notice Description

The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. This framework is for the supply of Respiratory Solutions with products covering Oxygen Aerosol and Respiratory Therapy, Anaesthesia and Resuscitation, Diagnostics and N2O Destruction Solutions. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS25,000,000 to PS27,750,000 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 is approximately PS100,000,000.00 to PS111,000,000.00 Excluding VAT (2+2 year term). The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-938bffbe-2c73-4785-8dc5-ef9122232a7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c8ffe28-aeca-4bfe-bc2b-d00b495aff64
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141200 - Catheters

33141600 - Collector and collection bags, drainage and kits

33157000 - Gas-therapy and respiratory devices

33157100 - Medical gas masks

33157110 - Oxygen mask

33157200 - Oxygen kits

33157400 - Medical breathing devices

33157700 - Blow bottle

33157800 - Oxygen administration unit

33157810 - Oxygen therapy unit

33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments

33170000 - Anaesthesia and resuscitation

33171000 - Instruments for anaesthesia and resuscitation

33171100 - Instruments for anaesthesia

33171110 - Anaesthesia mask

33171200 - Instruments for resuscitation

33171210 - Resuscitation mask

33172000 - Anaesthesia and resuscitation devices

33172100 - Anaesthesia devices

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

33195000 - Patient-monitoring system

33195110 - Respiratory monitors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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