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title: "Vascular Therapy and Associated Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03acd5"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Vascular Therapy and Associated Products

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03acd5

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain is planning a Vascular Therapy and Associated Products tender. The main procurement category is goods, and the industry category is medical consumables. The tender is in the planning stage with a future notice date of 30th April 2023. The tender will cover products such as compression hosiery, electro stimulation devices, and related accessories. The tender, led by NHS Supply Chain in the UK, aims to create opportunities for suppliers targeting the healthcare sector.

This procurement process by the NHS Supply Chain offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the medical consumables industry. The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months, extendable up to 48 months. Businesses providing anti-embolism stockings, pneumatic compression devices, compression garments, and related accessories are well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers can access further details through NHS Supply Chain's procurement portal to participate in the upcoming tender.

## Notice

Vascular Therapy Compression Hosiery and Associated Products including: anti-embolism stockings (knee length, thigh length, full length, tape measures, applicators); Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) therapy (sleeves/wraps/cuffs); electro stimulation and other alternative methods; graduated compression garments; leg ulcer kits, lymphedema garments, Donning and doffing applicators, together with all associated products. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS11,000,000.00 to PS15,000,000.00 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 PS60,000,000.00 .

### Lot Information

Anti-Embolism Stockings and Accessories

A single patient use ready to wear garment intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot to apply compression/pressure to aid venous return and reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis.

Sequential Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and Accessories

An inflatable device in the form of a stocking or sleeve intended to be applied to the limbs externally to promote venous blood flow and/or lymphatic flow. As part of a compression system, the device applies pressure through the sequential inflation of several chambers.

Universal Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and Accessories

An inflatable device in the form of a stocking or sleeve intended to be applied to the limb externally to promote venous blood flow/lymphatic flow. As part of a compression system, the device applies pressure through the intermittent inflation of a single-chamber.

Graduated Compression Hosiery and Accessories

A single patient use ready to wear garment intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot, to apply compression/pressure to aid venous return. Does not include adjustable compression wraps/garments with velcro straps.

Upper Limb Compression Garments and Accessories

A single patient use ready to wear garment intended to tightly fit over and apply compression/pressure to the arm and/or hand. Does not include adjustable compression wraps/garments with velcro straps.

Graduated Compression Hosiery Kits and Accessories

A single patient use ready to wear kit containing two liners and compression garment intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot to apply graduated compression. Kits must deliver 40mmHg +/- 20% of compression. Includes those for the treatment of oedema.

Calf Muscle Medical Electro Stimulation Devices

An electrically powered device applied to the lower leg designed to improve blood circulation.

Compression Wraps and Accessories

A single patient use ready-to-wear compression wrap system, can be elastic or inelastic, and adjustable for comfort.

Compression Garment Applicators Single Patient Use

A single patient use device to assist in the application of a compression/pressure garment, onto a patient's limb.

Compression Garment Applicators Reusable

A reusable device to assist in the application of a compression/pressure garment onto a patient's limb.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005844-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Apr 2023 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 18300000 - Garments
- 18315000 - Stockings
- 18317000 - Socks
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 35113460 - Protective socks or hosiery

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2023 at 13:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005844-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

## Provenance

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