Planning

Towards circular, net zero carbon walking aids: NHS Supply Chain consultation regarding the supply and management of environmentally sustainable walking aids

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

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Planning

18 May 2022 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Towards circular, net zero carbon walking aids." This initiative falls under the repair and maintenance services category and aims to enhance the supply chain's approach to environmentally sustainable walking aids, with a focus on reducing carbon intensity. The consultation process is anticipated to inform the specification for the new NHS Supply Chain framework for walking aids, post the current procurement framework's conclusion in October 2023. Interested parties have until November 1, 2022, to submit their contributions, as the NHS seeks to facilitate dialogue about innovative supply and lifecycle management solutions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the design, manufacture, and delivery of medical aids, particularly those focused on sustainability. Companies offering walking aids such as crutches, walking sticks, and other related products, as well as those providing recycling and maintenance services, would be well-positioned to participate. The NHS’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040 indicates a demand for innovative solutions, making this an ideal time for suppliers committed to environmentally friendly practices to engage with the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Towards circular, net zero carbon walking aids: NHS Supply Chain consultation regarding the supply and management of environmentally sustainable walking aids

Notice Description

The NHS is committed in its drive to zero net carbon and decarbonisation of its supply chain, and walking aids have been identified as a carbon intensive product where change is needed to move towards circular and lower carbon solutions. This market dialogue is being launched to inform the supply-chain of this changing demand and begin a conversation and exchange on the steps that could be taken on the part of suppliers and the NHS to: Reduce the carbon intensity of walking aids across their life cycle, and Facilitate a circular model of supply and reuse. We believe that the supply chain has the information, insights and creativity to address the challenges outlined. We are open to all ideas that contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of walking aids. For example, in design, manufacture, nature of supply, new or alternative products and services, and distribution. As part of this two-way dialogue, we would also like to raise for discussion resilience of supply in the light of global market conditions and the scope for added value in product supply and life cycle management. The results of this consultation will be used to inform the specification for walking aids in the new NHS Supply Chain framework. Questions and comments can be submitted in advance to: Manish.Patel@supplychain.nhs.uk We welcome input and participation from existing suppliers and more widely across the supply chain.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHS purchases a large number of walking aids every year, i.e. crutches, walking sticks, Zimmer frames, rollators. The majority (65%) of these are purchased by individual trusts and other healthcare providers via the NHS Supply Chain Aids for Daily Living procurement framework. This procurement framework concludes at the end of October 2023 and will be retendered in the autumn of this year. NHS Supply Chain is taking the end of this framework as an opportunity to review our approach to the supply and management of walking aids in the light of the NHS commitment to achieve a net-zero emissions by 2040 and net-zero emissions from the supply chain by 2045.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033a99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013307-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

33141710 - Crutches

33141720 - Walking aids

33169500 - Surgical tracking and tracing systems

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

39295400 - Walking sticks

42914000 - Recycling equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

64100000 - Post and courier services

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

90722200 - Environmental decontamination services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
Contact Name
Manish Patel
Contact Email
manish.patel@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6LH
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)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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