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title: "VENOUS THROMBOSIS EMBOLISM PREVENTION SYSTEMS AND CONSUMABLES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028b56"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (“UHCW”)"
published: "2021-01-18"
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# VENOUS THROMBOSIS EMBOLISM PREVENTION SYSTEMS AND CONSUMABLES

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (“UHCW”)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028b56

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a tender titled "Venous Thrombosis Embolism Prevention Systems and Consumables", which is initiated by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) on behalf of the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. This tender is aimed at the healthcare sector and is located in the UK. Currently in the Tender stage, the procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement for supplying VTE Prevention Systems over a duration of four years, including a potential extension. The deadline for bid submissions is set for February 18, 2021, with the bid opening scheduled for February 22, 2021.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers of medical devices and consumables within the healthcare domain. Companies specialising in the provision of medical devices, particularly those supplying Intermittent Pneumatic Compression systems and Anti-Embolism Stockings, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses that can demonstrate technical capability and compliance with public sector procurement regulations are encouraged to engage with this substantial framework agreement.

## Notice

This tender is to establish a framework agreement for the supply of Venous Thrombosis Embolism (VTE) Prevention Systems and Consumables which has been split into 2 Lots for a total of 4 years (3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months). Lot 1 will provide a range of products to include Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) and Associated Products suitable for use in an Acute setting. Lot 2 will include Anti-Embolism Stockings (AES) and Associated Products suitable for use in Acute and Community settings. Additional CPV Codes - 33190000 - 18300000 - 18315000

### Lot Information

Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) and Associated Products

Lot 1 will provide a range of goods and services for Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) and Associated Products suitable for use in an Acute setting with a maximum of 4 suppliers. * IPC Pumps * IPC Garments * Accessories and Associated Products * Maintenance * Training and Clinical/Technical Support TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI). The terms and conditions of this Framework Agreement and any resulting Call-Off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the PQQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the PQQs/ITTs 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. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the PQQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo eTendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Options: 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months

Anti-Embolism Stockings (AES) and Associated Products

Lot 2 will provide a range of goods and services for Anti-Embolism Stockings (AES) and Associated Products suitable for use in Acute and Community settings with a maximum of 6 suppliers. * Anti-Embolism Stockings * Accessories and Associated Products * Training and Clinical Support TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI). The terms and conditions of this Framework Agreement and any resulting Call-Off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the PQQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the PQQs/ITTs 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. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the PQQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo eTendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Options: 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001024-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (“UHCW”) |
| Locality | EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| 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
- 18315000 - Stockings
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 23:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001024-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://local.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedirect/Start.do?mode=1
- http://online.hscni.net/?s=health+agencies
- http://online.hscni.net/?s=hospitals
- http://online.hscni.net/?s=trusts
- http://www.assembly.wales/en/abthome/role-of-assembly-how-it-works/Pages/governanceofwales.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AreaTeamListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CCGListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CareTrustListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/MentalHealthTrustListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/SpecialHealthAuthorityListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/acutetrustlisting.aspx
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about/Bodies
- http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-ofdefence

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