--- title: "Respiratory Therapy Solutions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-44cb02ec-a5d6-42fd-8152-5a6a57d5f854" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-44cb02ec-a5d6-42fd-8152-5a6a57d5f854" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44cb02ec-a5d6-42fd-8152-5a6a57d5f854.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44cb02ec-a5d6-42fd-8152-5a6a57d5f854.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2024-10-02" --- # Respiratory Therapy Solutions Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44cb02ec-a5d6-42fd-8152-5a6a57d5f854 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-44cb02ec-a5d6-42fd-8152-5a6a57d5f854) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44cb02ec-a5d6-42fd-8152-5a6a57d5f854.json) ## Summary NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has announced a procurement process for "Respiratory Therapy Solutions," focusing on the medical devices industry within the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 18 October 2024. This tender process aims to establish a Framework Agreement for various respiratory therapy solutions, segmented into three lots: Sleep Therapy and Monitoring devices, Non-Invasive Ventilation and High Flow Therapy devices, and Electronic Mucus Clearance Devices. This initiative is geared towards NHS and Social Care organisations and other authorised public or private sector bodies. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical breathing devices, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions and sustainable practices. SMEs are especially encouraged to participate, as the tender process is suitable for such enterprises. By securing a position in the framework, businesses can expand their clientele to include NHS-approved organisations across the UK, fostering growth and enhancing their market presence. For instructions on participation, firms should review the engagement notice and bidding documents available online. ## Notice 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. It is proposed that the Framework Agreement will be split in to three lots: * Lot 1 - Sleep Therapy and Monitoring devices, consumables and associated services * Lot 2 - Non-Invasive Ventilation and High Flow Therapy devices, consumables and associated services * Lot 3 - Electronic Mucus Clearance Devices consumables and associated services 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. 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 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAP Ariba RFI. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b06e999f-4e26-4459-babd-cebfdba73009 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP2 7AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Adeyfield East | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33157400 - Medical breathing devices ## Release History - 2 Oct 2024 at 15:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b06e999f-4e26-4459-babd-cebfdba73009 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b06e999f-4e26-4459-babd-cebfdba73009 2nd October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/20848304 Please see the link above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAP Ariba RFI. ## Notice URLs - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/ - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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