Planning

Respiratory Therapy Solutions (SBS10520)

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

02 Oct 2024 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for respiratory therapy solutions under the title "Respiratory Therapy Solutions (SBS10520)." The project spans across the medical breathing devices industry category, with an emphasis on goods. The procurement involves various lots, including sleep therapy and monitoring devices, non-invasive ventilation and high flow therapy devices, and electronic mucus clearance devices, all aimed at providing comprehensive respiratory care. Key engagement and procurement activities are scheduled to take place between October and November, with an anticipated framework agreement starting from 1st October 2025, after the expiry of the current framework. The estimated value of the procurement is £392 million over multiple years, covering deliveries within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical devices, particularly those that can offer innovative respiratory therapy solutions and related services. Companies involved in the production and supply of CPAP and BiPAP machines, non-invasive ventilation equipment, and electronic mucus clearance devices will find this framework particularly relevant. The involvement of NHS SBS and the substantial procurement value highlight the scale and potential business growth opportunities for suppliers. Given the emphasis on sustainability and social value, businesses committed to these principles will have a competitive edge in the bidding process. Interested suppliers must ensure they have a valid DUNS number and register through the SAP Ariba portal to participate in the market engagement activities and subsequent procurement stages.

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Notice Title

Respiratory Therapy Solutions (SBS10520)

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework/Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Respiratory Therapy Solutions to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.

Lot Information

Sleep Therapy and Monitoring devices, consumables and associated services

Procurement of a comprehensive range of sleep therapy devices and monitoring equipment designed to manage sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. It includes CPAP and BiPAP machines, masks, humidifiers, and other relevant consumables and services including the remote monitoring, patient education, and support, home device and consumables delivery services, as well as maintenance and management of respiratory therapy equipment. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10161 on 30/09/2025. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI.

Non-Invasive Ventilation and High Flow Therapy devices, consumables and associated services

Procurement of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices and accessories, high flow therapy equipment and relevant consumables and services including the remote monitoring, patient education, and support, home device and consumables delivery services, as well as maintenance and management of respiratory therapy equipment. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10161 on 30/09/2025. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RF

Electronic Mucus Clearance Devices consumables and associated services

Procurement of electronic mucus clearance devices designed to assist patients with respiratory conditions in effectively clearing mucus from their airways. It includes the provision of necessary consumables and associated services including maintenance and patient education services. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10161 on 30/09/2025. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a51f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031584-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33157400 - Medical breathing devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£392,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Mar 2025Expired
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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nsbs.health@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

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