--- title: "Framework Agreement for the supply of Defibrillators, Consumables, Maintenance and Associated Products" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c065bdee-e9ef-4f36-b366-7e71aef01b2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c065bdee-e9ef-4f36-b366-7e71aef01b2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c065bdee-e9ef-4f36-b366-7e71aef01b2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c065bdee-e9ef-4f36-b366-7e71aef01b2b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB" published: "2018-01-12" --- # Framework Agreement for the supply of Defibrillators, Consumables, Maintenance and Associated Products Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c065bdee-e9ef-4f36-b366-7e71aef01b2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c065bdee-e9ef-4f36-b366-7e71aef01b2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c065bdee-e9ef-4f36-b366-7e71aef01b2b.json) ## Summary The East Of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub is initiating a tender for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the supply of Defibrillators, Consumables, Maintenance and Associated Products." This procurement, classified under the goods category, involves setting up a multi-provider framework for the benefit of various members of the NHS Ambulance Trusts and other publicly funded entities across the UK, including Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England. The tender period concludes on 12th February 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and last until 31st March 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total value of £3,000,000. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly defibrillators and associated products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find a strategic advantage in participating, as the framework encourages a diverse supplier base. By successfully engaging in this procurement process, businesses can gain access to a broad range of public sector clients, contributing to enhanced market presence and potential revenue growth. ## Notice EOECPH (East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub) is acting on behalf of the NHS Ambulance Trusts to establish a national multi-provider framework agreement for the supply of Defibrillators, Consumables, Maintenance and Associated Products. The framework will include and be for the benefit of members of the NHS Ambulance Trusts. Any body obtaining new membership will also be included and benefit from the framework. Any organisation listed as eligible may utilise the framework agreement with authorisation from the EOECPH. This will include any statutory and other successor organisations. The framework agreement covers several Lots which will be detailed in the ITT documentation. This Framework Agreement will include, and be for the benefit of publically funded (both wholly and partially funded) entities in the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. This will include, but is not limited to: Acute Trusts, Foundation Trusts, Ambulance Trusts, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Community Trusts, Community Care, Primary Care, Mental Health Trusts, Strategic and Special Health Authorities, Local Government, Fire and Rescue Service, Police, Local Authorities, Health and Social Care which will include but is not limited to the emerging landscape of combined health and social care commissioners and providers, including any successor or emerging organisations. A list of anticipated participating organisation can be found in the ITT. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk on 0800 368 4850 or help@bravosolution.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe896a8-a100-4c4e-89ce-2f4a5313db4a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB | | Locality | FULBOURN | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB21 5XB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | South Cambridgeshire | | Electoral ward | Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | | Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33182100 - Defibrillator ## Release History - 12 Jan 2018 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe896a8-a100-4c4e-89ce-2f4a5313db4a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe896a8-a100-4c4e-89ce-2f4a5313db4a 12th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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