--- title: "Emergency Medical Consumables and Equipment (EMC&E) Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4675d69-5b59-4265-9854-6ae17d9ba27d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4675d69-5b59-4265-9854-6ae17d9ba27d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4675d69-5b59-4265-9854-6ae17d9ba27d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4675d69-5b59-4265-9854-6ae17d9ba27d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB" published: "2024-08-19" --- # Emergency Medical Consumables and Equipment (EMC&E) Framework Agreement Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4675d69-5b59-4265-9854-6ae17d9ba27d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4675d69-5b59-4265-9854-6ae17d9ba27d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4675d69-5b59-4265-9854-6ae17d9ba27d.json) ## Summary The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub (EOECPH) is inviting suppliers to bid for an Emergency Medical Consumables and Equipment (EMC&E) Framework Agreement. This tender, initiated by the EOECPH, aims to establish a procurement framework for ambulance services across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Wight. The framework includes four lots: Emergency Medical Consumables, Emergency Medical Equipment, EMC&E Distributor, and EMC&E Wholesaler. The deadline for submission of bids is 30 September 2024 at 1.00pm. The framework is set to commence on 31 December 2024 and will be active for three years without an extension option. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with the procurement method being an open procedure above the threshold. The framework primarily targets the medical equipment and consumables category, with an estimated contract value ranging between £9,000,000 and £12,000,000. Business growth opportunities through this tender are significant, as the framework aims to work in partnership with UK ambulance services to aggregate spending, drive cost savings, standardise products and services, and improve staff access to necessary items. This tender is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Suppliers involved in manufacturing, distributing, or wholesaling medical consumables and equipment are well-placed to benefit, especially those with experience in serving healthcare providers. The collaboration with the National Ambulance Procurement Board means successful bidders will have the opportunity to influence procurement across multiple UK regions, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and expanded market reach. ## Notice The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub (EOECPH) is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") to invite Suppliers to bid for Framework Agreement for Emergency Medical Consumables and Equipment (EMC&E) Framework for the Ambulance Services across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Isle of Wight. The framework is lotted: * Lot 1 Emergency Medical Consumables * Lot 2 Emergency Medical Equipment * Lot 3 Emergency Medical Consumables & Equipment Distributor * Lot 4 Emergency Medical Consumables & Equipment Wholesaler EoECPH is working collaboratively with the National Ambulance Procurement Board (NAPB) on this procurement with an aim of providing a procurement compliant route to market for UK The Framework awarded will have a framework period of 3 years, there is no option available for an extension. The following benefits will be delivered: * Work in partnership with Ambulance Services in the UK to aggregate spend; * Drive cash releasing savings for reinvestment in front line services; * Review options to standardise & rationalise products and services across the UK; *Improve processes for staff in terms of accessing products and services that they require, when they need it The primary beneficiaries of the framework will be United Kingdom ambulance services as detailed below and the listed beneficiaries in Annex 11. South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and their subsidiary South Central Fleet Services Limited South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust London Ambulance Service NHS Trust East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and their subsidiary North East Ambulance Service Unified Solutions Limited North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust Scottish Ambulance Service Board Isle of Wight NHS Trust The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Procurement Portal in this procurement exercise. https://atamis-1928.1ightning.force.com/ Deadline for submission of bids is 30 September 2024 at 1.00pm. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b9028a-b79a-4d4d-9595-b0b223ea6e7f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | 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 COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB | | Locality | FULBOURN, CAMBRIDGE | | 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 - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33140000 - Medical consumables ## Release History - 19 Aug 2024 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b9028a-b79a-4d4d-9595-b0b223ea6e7f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b9028a-b79a-4d4d-9595-b0b223ea6e7f 19th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.1ightning.force.com/ - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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