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title: "Electrodes, Ultrasound Gel, Defibrillation and Related Consumables"
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# Electrodes, Ultrasound Gel, Defibrillation and Related Consumables

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-229c9309-b74a-47ad-ba66-06d3dde90069

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain has awarded a contract for the supply of electrodes, ultrasound gel, defibrillation, and related consumables. The total value of the contract is approximately £55,000,000, with the contract period starting on 1st February 2024 and ending on 31st January 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 2nd May 2023. The contract was awarded on 3rd October 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of medical consumables, cardiac support devices, and related healthcare products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger-scale suppliers in the medical industry, especially those specialising in cardiac equipment and supplies, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The buying organisation is NHS Supply Chain, located in London, England, and the procurement focuses on goods within the healthcare industry category.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of electrodes, ultrasound gel, defibrillation and related consumables including: ultrasound gel including non-sterile and sterile in various containers e.g. sachets, tubes, bottles; ECG electodes including tab, onset, offset and dual connector with either solid or wet gel with a variety of backings such as foam, tape and cloth; Pre-wired, neurology and foetal scalp electrodes; Abdominal CTG belts; Defibrillation including manual and automated defibrillation pads; and Related consumables in relation to the above. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 14,000,000 GBP 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 over the maximum 4 year Framework Agreement term is 55,000,000 GBP. This is approximate only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8120b048-11eb-477c-aa1f-f4371778b7a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 38 |
| Supplier names | 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC; AMBU; BHF SHOPS; CARDINAL HEALTH U.K. 432; CONMED; EBRINGTON (NI; ELECTRO SPYRES HEALTHCARE; FANNIN (UK; GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS; GENX MEDICARE; GS MEDICAL HEALTHCARE; HENLEYS MEDICAL SUPPLIES; HENRY SCHEIN UK HOLDINGS; IT'S INTERVENTIONAL; LYRECO; MEDEVOLVE; MEDITRADE; MEDSCIENCE DISTRIBUTION; MINDRAY (UK; NEOVENTA MEDICAL; NISSHA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES; OPTIMUM MEDICAL SOLUTIONS; ORTUS TECHNOLOGY; OSCARTECH; P.W. COOLE & SON; PHILIPS ELECTRONICS; REFLEX MEDICAL; RELIANCE MEDICAL; ROCKET MEDICAL; SCHILLER; SHARON SERVICES (UK; SISK HEALTHCARE (UK; SP SERVICES (UK; STRYKER; TECHMED CHARTS; VYAIRE MEDICAL PRODUCTS; WALTERS MEDICAL; ZOLL MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 24951100 - Lubricants
- 31660000 - Carbon electrodes
- 31711140 - Electrodes
- 33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment
- 33121100 - Electro-encephalographs
- 33121300 - Electromyographs
- 33121500 - Electrocardiogram
- 33123200 - Electrocardiography devices
- 33123210 - Cardiac-monitoring devices
- 33123230 - Cardiographs
- 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies
- 33124120 - Diagnostic ultrasound devices
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33182000 - Cardiac support devices
- 33182100 - Defibrillator

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2023 at 09:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8120b048-11eb-477c-aa1f-f4371778b7a1
- 20 Oct 2023 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8120b048-11eb-477c-aa1f-f4371778b7a1
- 25 Apr 2023 at 09:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc7400b-2f9f-4c67-a76d-0ae412653586
- 13 Apr 2023 at 14:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc7400b-2f9f-4c67-a76d-0ae412653586
- 31 Mar 2023 at 12:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc7400b-2f9f-4c67-a76d-0ae412653586
- 8 Mar 2023 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc7400b-2f9f-4c67-a76d-0ae412653586
- 25 Jul 2022 at 13:42 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46800648-18c1-4cb2-9504-cc3fb74422fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8120b048-11eb-477c-aa1f-f4371778b7a1
  20th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc7400b-2f9f-4c67-a76d-0ae412653586
  25th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46800648-18c1-4cb2-9504-cc3fb74422fa
  25th July 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c8fee25-7bd1-4c1a-870d-d0c60f4a4831
  n/a
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020167-2022
  Prior Information Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38747651-520f-4f7c-9e6e-0df6430a2321
  n/a
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006680-2023
  Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90355e80-f094-4ce5-964a-cdc903324692
  n/a
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030987-2023
  Contract Award Notice

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