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title: "Vascular Therapy and Associated Products"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
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# Vascular Therapy and Associated Products

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c175ec67-f5f1-4bc2-879a-255e334f8d79

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by NHS Supply Chain is for "Vascular Therapy and Associated Products", which encompasses items such as compression hosiery and intermittent pneumatic compression therapy products. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date of 8 March 2019. The expected initial expenditure for the first year of the Framework Agreement is between £18,000,000 and £25,000,000, with a potential total value of approximately £100,000,000 over a maximum term of four years. The procurement method involves initiating tenders with a focus on market engagement to identify suitable suppliers in the UK and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that supply medical equipment and garments. Companies that specialise in vascular therapy products, compression therapy solutions, or associated medical equipment would be particularly advantageous in this competitive environment. The pre-tender engagement strategy includes a Request for Information (RFI), allowing businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and receive guidance on the procurement process. Engaging in this procurement could thus foster valuable business growth and partnerships.

## Notice

Vascular Therapy Compression Hosiery & Associated Products including: Anti Embolism Stockings (knee length, thigh Length, full Length, tape measures, applicators); Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) Therapy (sleeves/wraps/cuffs, tape measures; Electro Stimulation and other alternative methods; Graduated Compression (leg ulcer kits, lymphedema garments, applicators, accessories) together with all associated products. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS 18,000,000 to PS 25,000,000 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. Estimated value over the maximum Framework Agreement term (4 years) will be PS100,000,000. Additional information: As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the Request for Information document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please follow the below instructions; REGISTRATION 1. Use URL http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/ to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: - Click on the 'Not Registered Yet' link to access the registration page. - Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page. PORTAL ACCESS If registration has been completed: - Login with URL http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/ . - Click on the 'Applicant Dashboard' icon to open the list of new procurement events. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - View PIN content by clicking on the 'VIEW NOTICE' button for the procurement event. This opens a PDF document. - Express an interest by clicking on the 'EXPRESS INTEREST' button. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOCUMENT - The Request for Information Document will then be sent to you via the Intenda Messaging Centre. - Applicants will then have 4 weeks from the dispatch of this notice to complete and return the Request for Information document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26596b2-6a51-4917-b78e-188b8a9add8c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | NORMANTON |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF6 1TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Normanton |
| Westminster constituency | Normanton and Hemsworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 18300000 - Garments
- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2019 at 11:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26596b2-6a51-4917-b78e-188b8a9add8c
- 24 Jan 2019 at 10:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26596b2-6a51-4917-b78e-188b8a9add8c
- 23 Jan 2019 at 14:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26596b2-6a51-4917-b78e-188b8a9add8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26596b2-6a51-4917-b78e-188b8a9add8c
  13th March 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b144cfaf-8e2b-45e1-aec2-9d723d1a277d
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## Notice URLs

- http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/
- http://www.supplychain.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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