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title: "GPO - Pre-Operative Skin Preparation 2018"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (\"UHCW\")"
published: "2018-02-23"
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# GPO - Pre-Operative Skin Preparation 2018

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW")  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d02653c-71a5-49e3-b450-600914d44941

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## Summary

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting as an agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, is initiating a tender for the provision of pre-operative skin preparation supplies. This framework agreement is categorised under goods, specifically targeting the healthcare industry, and is set to conclude on the 27th of March 2018. The contract period will begin on the 19th of July 2018 and will last until the 18th of July 2021. The total estimated value of the procurement is £2,631,000, and the procurement method indicated is a selective procedure.

This tender presents robust opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the medical supplies sector, particularly those specialising in anti-microbial products, surgical instruments, and hygiene devices. Businesses that manufacture or supply items such as pre-operative skin cleansing solutions, surgical clippers, and skin marker pens will find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in this tender can facilitate growth by expanding their client base among both public and private sector healthcare organisations that are members of HTE.

## Notice

HealthTrust Europe (HTE) is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of supplies utilised by Surgical Staff in Theatres for the purpose of preparing and cleansing the skin prior to surgery and to reduce the risk of the patient contracting a surgical site infection. The Contract shall be available to Public and Private Sector Healthcare Organisations participating as a "GPO Member" of HTE. The supplies shall categorised into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Anti-microbial Pre-operative Skin Cleansing and Hand Scrub Solutions Lot 2 - Anti-microbial Pre-operative Skin Cleansing- Closed Systems Lot 3 - Pre-operative Surgical Hair Clippers Lot 4 - Surgical Skin Marker Pens Lot 5 - Single Use Surgical Scrub Brushes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcc2727-17c9-4e00-8804-88ac929804b7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2018 - 18 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,631,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 30192125 - Markers
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
- 33692000 - Medical solutions
- 33711500 - Skin-care products
- 39224200 - Brushes

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2018 at 16:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcc2727-17c9-4e00-8804-88ac929804b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcc2727-17c9-4e00-8804-88ac929804b7
  23rd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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