--- title: "Provision for the supply and management of endoscopy decontamination equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029ebe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029ebe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029ebe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029ebe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST" published: "2021-03-24" --- # Provision for the supply and management of endoscopy decontamination equipment Buyer: PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029ebe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029ebe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029ebe.json) ## Summary The Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is initiating a procurement process for the provision and management of endoscopy decontamination equipment, valued at approximately £3 million. This tender falls within the health services sector and is currently in the planning stage. Suppliers are encouraged to engage in online meetings via Teams, scheduled for mid-May 2021, following an expression of interest registered on the Intend e-procurement portal. Further details, including a vision statement and supporting documentation, will be made available during the week commencing 29th March 2021. This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, maintenance, and innovative solutions within the healthcare sector. Companies that can offer modern endoscope management systems, efficient service delivery, and effective contract management will find this tender particularly relevant. As the Trust seeks to future-proof its endoscope services, there is significant potential for growth through partnerships that enhance clinical service capabilities and operational efficiencies. ## Notice The Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking to engage with suppliers who can suggest innovative and cost effective solutions in the financing, supply and management of endoscopy decontamination equipment. A vision statement and supporting information will be available for interested parties to download via our Intend e-procurement portal w/c 29th March 2021.The Trust has not yet decided on timescales for the commencement of a procurement exercise or which procedure will be used. We intend to engage with the market to assist in options appraisal.An expression of interest in this market engagement exercise will not automatically entitle involvement in any future procurement exercise. All values shown are indicative only. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Queen Alexandra Hospital currently has endoscope decontamination facilities located in three sites:* The main Endoscopy Unit, located on D Level - this unit has 4 double-chamber EWDs and storage cabinet space for 65 scopes used for the Gastroenterology service. * The Hospital Sterilization & Disinfection Unit (HSDU) on F Level - HSDU has an Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) with 3 double-chamber EWDs and storage cabinet space for 20 scopes. This unit reprocesses scopes for Theatres (D & E Level), the Surgical Outpatient Department (D Level), Urology and ENT services. There are additional storage cabinets located in these areas providing space for 65 scopes. * The Respiratory Outpatient Department on C Level - this service has an integral EDU comprising of 1 double-chamber EWD and storage for 10 endoscopes. The hospital is seeking to replace the equipment for the main unit and HSDU unit and to add an alternative storage method for the HSDU site. Vision* The Trust's vision is for improved flexible endoscope services that is future proofed for continuing growth over the next seven to ten years. This includes validated drying cabinets to allow for longer storage times (30 days) and less wear on scopes and reprocessing equipment;* Alternative endoscope packaging (vacuum or other) to provide longer storage times for scopes used less frequently in Theatres and Outpatient areas; * Faster washer times allowing increased capacity and quicker turnaround to ensure clinical services are supported.* Modern, well maintained machinery that has minimal downtime.* A supplier that can provide an efficient service reactive to the Trust's needs, including excellent contract management and reporting. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005965-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Jul 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO6 3LY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Cosham | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North | | Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLJ31 Portsmouth | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 24 Mar 2021 at 13:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005965-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://soeprocurement.nhs.uk - http://www.porthosp.nhs.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepsprovider/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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