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title: "CPAP, BiPAP, NIV, Sleep Therapy Devices and Associated Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029a85"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (“UHCW”)"
published: "2021-03-10"
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# CPAP, BiPAP, NIV, Sleep Therapy Devices and Associated Products

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (“UHCW”)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029a85

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## Summary

The procurement process involves HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting as an agent for University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW), and is focused on acquiring CPAP, BiPAP, NIV, and sleep therapy devices along with associated products. This tender falls under the health sector within the UK, specifically targeting goods for acute and primary care settings. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' phase, with contracts signed on 2nd March 2021, for a total value of £2,400,000 per contract. The procurement method is classified as 'limited', indicating that this framework agreement was established without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in medical equipment and consumables, particularly those producing respiratory devices and associated products. Companies that provide services aimed at health and social care organisations, especially those involved in supplying NHS bodies in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contracts enable successful bidders to extend their market reach within public healthcare settings, thereby supporting business growth and strengthening supply chains in the vital health sector.

## Notice

CPAP, BiPAP, NIV, Sleep Therapy Devices and Associated Products

### Lot Information

Adult - CPAP, BiPAP, NIV and Sleep Therapy Devices and Associated Products for Acute Care and Primary Care Settings

HTE are seeking to establish a new framework agreement for the provision of CPAP, BiPAP, NIV, Sleep Therapy Devices and Associated Consumables for Adults. The scope will include positive airway pressure treatment devices which pump air into the lungs to prevent episodes of collapsed airways which obstructs breathing with people with sleep apnoea or other respiratory, cardiopulmonary or neuromuscular disorders, that are used in either a Public or Private Healthcare Environment, Private Enterprises, or within the Patient Home Environment. This will include (but is not limited to) to the following items: * CPAP, BiPAP, NIV and Sleep Therapy Devices for use at the patients home, public/private healthcare environments or in private enterprises; and * CPAP, BiPAP, NIV and Sleep Therapy Devices suitable for travel. Associated Consumables will include such items as: * face masks, * CPAP/NIV hoods, * humidifiers, * headgear, * carrying case, * breathing circuits/systems, * filters, * sleep study systems, etc. * associated consumables shall include all products that would complement towards the care of the patient whilst using the device. 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 SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/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. Sid4Gov HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4govhelpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk. Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the SQ on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualifications & Technical envelopes of the SQ in Bravo in full.

Infant - CPAP, BiPAP, NIV and Sleep Therapy Devices, Associated Products for Acute and Primary Care Settings

HTE are seeking to establish a new framework agreement for the provision of CPAP, BiPAP, NIV, Sleep Therapy Devices and Associated Consumables for Infants. The scope will include positive airway pressure treatment devices which pump air into the lungs to prevent episodes of collapsed airways which obstructs breathing with people with sleep apnoea or other respiratory, cardiopulmonary or neuromuscular disorders, that are used in either a Public or Private Healthcare Environment, Private Enterprises, or within the Patient Home Environment. This will include (but is not limited to) to the following items: * CPAP, BiPAP, NIV and Sleep Therapy Devices for use at the patients home, public/private healthcare environments or in private enterprises; and * CPAP, BiPAP, NIV and Sleep Therapy Devices suitable for travel. Associated Consumables will include such items as: * face masks, * CPAP/NIV hoods, * humidifiers, * headgear, * carrying case, * breathing circuits/systems, * filters, * sleep study systems, etc. * associated consumables shall include all products that would complement towards the care of the patient whilst using the device. 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 SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/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. Sid4Gov HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidatesshould register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4govhelpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk. Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the SQ on HTE's Bravo Portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical envelopes of the SQ in Bravo in full.

Neonate - CPAP, BiPAP, NIV and Sleep Therapy Devices, Associated Products for Acute Care and Primary Care Settings

HTE are seeking to establish a new framework agreement for the provision of CPAP, BiPAP, NIV, Sleep Therapy Devices and Associated Consumables for Neonate. The scope will include positive airway pressure treatment devices which pump air into the lungs to prevent episodes of collapsed airways which obstructs breathing with people with sleep apnoea or other respiratory, cardiopulmonary or neuromuscular disorders, that are used in either a Public or Private Healthcare Environment, Private Enterprises, or within the Patient Home Environment. This will include (but is not limited to) to the following items: * CPAP, BiPAP, NIV and Sleep Therapy Devices for use at the patients home, public/private healthcare environments or in private enterprises; and * CPAP, BiPAP, NIV and Sleep Therapy Devices suitable for travel. Associated Consumables will include such items as: * face masks, * CPAP/NIV hoods, * humidifiers, * headgear, * carrying case, * breathing circuits/systems, * filters, * sleep study systems, etc. * associated consumables shall include all products that would complement towards the care of the patient whilst using the device. 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 SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/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. Sid4Gov HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4govhelpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk. Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the SQ on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical envelopes of the SQ in Bravo in full.

CPAP, BiPAP, NIV Devices Associated Consumables Only

HTE are seeking to establish a new framework agreement for the provision of CPAP, BiPAP, NIV, Sleep Therapy Devices and Associated Consumables. The scope will include positive airway pressure treatment devices which pump air into the lungs to prevent episodes of collapsed airways which obstructs breathing with people with sleep apnoea or other respiratory, cardiopulmonary or neuromuscular disorders, that are used in either a Public or Private Healthcare Environment, Private Enterprises, or within the Patient Home Environment. This will include (but is not limited to) to the following items: This Lot is for the supply of CPAP, BiPAP, NIV Associated Consumables only, which are used for those patients having treatment for sleep apnoea, lung disease and similar illnesses, who require treatment for respiratory weaknesses. This Lot will include such products as: * face masks, * Nasal masks * CPAP/NIV hoods, * headgear,, * CPAP and NIV breathing circuits/systems, * Oxygen tubing * Breathing filters, and * Other associated CPAP/NIV accessories. All of which must be suitable for use for either Adults, Infants and Neonates in an Acute and Primary Care setting. 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 SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/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. Sid4Gov HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4govhelpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk. Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the SQ on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical envelopes of the SQ in Bravo in full.

Sleep and Respiratory Support Service

HTE are seeking to establish a new framework agreement for the provision of CPAP, BiPAP, NIV, Sleep Therapy Devices and Associated Consumables. The scope will include positive airway pressure treatment devices which pump air into the lungs to prevent episodes of collapsed airways which obstructs breathing with people with sleep apnoea or other respiratory, cardiopulmonary or neuromuscular disorders, that are used in either a Public or Private Healthcare Environment, Private Enterprises, or within the Patient Home Environment. The requirements outlined for this Lot will include those as specified for Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4. However, the following are in addition to those requirements stated in the preceding Lots and is specific for Lot 5: The sleep and respiratory support service will incorporate a suite of incremental modules (1 to 5) for the provision of services as required by Participating Authorities. Participating Authorities may procure each module individually or as a combination of modules bundled together. All goods and services provided will support the diagnosis and ongoing treatment of the patient throughout their therapy care pathway from the Participating Authority's premises to the patients' home or care environment. The modules for this Lot are broken down as follows: * Module (i) Patient Sleep Study The use of diagnostic systems which will help determine the extent of the patients' condition.* Module (ii) Patient Setup Once the patients' treatment is prescribed, this module focuses on ensuring the right device and associated consumables are provided. The patient is trained on the use of the device and the supporting mechanisms are established to support the patient. * Module (iii) Therapy Management The ongoing compliance monitoring of the patient by clinical support staff and where advised the necessary interventions are undertaken * Module (iv) Consumable Management The supply of the patients' consumables as required * Mod 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 SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/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. Sid4Gov HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4govhelpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk. Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the SQ on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical envelopes of the SQ in Bravo in full.

### Procurement Information

(i) We propose to conclude a framework agreement (FA) with a number of providers all of whom responded to the call for competition set out in the Contract Notice -2020/S 153 - 375968 and whose tenders were compliant. Those bidders are identified in Section V. (ii) The range of services/supplies that are in scope remains unchanged. The number and contents of the Lots remains unchanged. The advertised award procedure was followed and the award criteria remain unchanged. The only change is set out in clause (iii) below. (iii) This notice is to inform the market that we intend to increase the number of economic operators to be appointed to Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the FA. This will mean that for Lot 1 the number of appointees will be 11 rather than 6; for Lot 2 the number of appointees will be 7 rather than 6; for Lot 3 the number of appointees will be 7 rather than 6; and for Lot 4 the number of appointees will be 12 rather than 6. The name and contact details (postal address) of each supplier to be appointed per lot can be found in Section V. (iv) The need for this modification has been brought about as a result of a marked increase in demand and significant pressures being faced by suppliers and their supply chains as a consequence of the Covid 19 pandemic. These are circumstances which the contracting authority, acting diligently, could not have foreseen. The modification will increase the number of suppliers to whom customers can gain access, thereby increasing competition and reducing the risk that demand for these products cannot be met under the framework. (v) We consider that the change is permitted under Part 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and Directive 2014/24/EC without the need for a new procurement. (vi) We have considered whether a new call for competition should be published. The modification does not alter the overall nature of the framework agreement. The estimated total value of the FA remains unchanged from that advertised. We therefore consider that the authority is entitled to rely on regulation 72 (1) (c) of the PCR 2015. (vii) We also consider that the change is not "substantial" within the meaning of regulation 72 (8) of the PCR 2015 (as amended) and Directive 2014/24, in particular, that it does not alter the scope of the FA; does not make it materially different in character and would not have attracted additional participants because of the nature of the market and the very high number of operators who expressed an interest and submitted tenders. (viii) We will not conclude the FA for a period of 10 days beginning with the date after this notice is published in OJEU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004884-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,400,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | AQUILANT LTD T/A AQUILANT MEDICAL; ARMSTRONG MEDICAL; B & D ELECTROMEDICAL; BAYWATER HEALTHCARE; DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE; FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE; INTERSURGICAL; PHILIPS HEALTHCARE; RESMED (UK; SOLUS MEDICAL; VYAIRE MEDICAL PRODUCTS; VYGON (UK; WORLDLINK RESOURCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33157110 - Oxygen mask
- 33157200 - Oxygen kits
- 33157400 - Medical breathing devices
- 33171110 - Anaesthesia mask
- 33171210 - Resuscitation mask
- 33172000 - Anaesthesia and resuscitation devices
- 33172100 - Anaesthesia devices
- 33172200 - Resuscitation devices
- 33180000 - Functional support

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004884-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://local.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedirect/Start.do?mode=1
- http://online.hscni.net/?s=Trust
- http://online.hscni.net/?s=health+agencies
- http://online.hscni.net/?s=hospitals
- http://www.assembly.wales/en/abthome/role-of-assembly-how-it-
- 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://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

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