--- title: "Vascular Therapy and Associated Products" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c513" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c513" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c513.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c513.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN" published: "2023-11-01" --- # Vascular Therapy and Associated Products Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c513 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c513) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c513.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Vascular Therapy and Associated Products" involves NHS Supply Chain as the buyer. The procurement is in the goods category, specifically medical consumables, with an estimated value ranging from £11,000,000.00 to £15,000,000.00 in the first year. The procurement stage is in the award phase as of the document date of November 1, 2023. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom, and the industry category is medical consumables. The procurement is carried out through an open procedure with the specific type being an Open procedure framework agreement. This tender for Vascular Therapy and Associated Products presents opportunities for businesses to provide a range of medical consumables such as compression hosiery and related products. Businesses in the medical consumables sector would find opportunities to compete in supplying anti-embolism stockings, compression garments, and other associated products under this contracting process. The procurement method adopts an open procedure framework agreement, allowing for multiple suppliers to provide the required goods over a specified period, encouraging a competitive environment for growth and business expansion in the medical consumables sector. ## 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 Options: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended. 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. Options: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended. 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. Options: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended. 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. Options: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended. Upper & Lower 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. Options: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended. 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. Options: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended. Neuromuscular Electro Stimulation (NMES) Devices An electrically powered device applied to the lower leg designed to improve blood circulation. Options: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended. Compression Wraps and Accessories A single patient use ready-to-wear compression wrap system, can be elastic or inelastic, and adjustable for comfort. Options: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended. 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. Options: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended. Compression Garment Applicators Reusable A reusable device to assist in the application of a compression/pressure garment onto a patient's limb. Options: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032322-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Oct 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | Lots value | £59,550,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £57,060,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 23 | | Supplier names | ARJO; CARDINAL HEALTH UK 432; CRXCOMPRESSION.COM; DAYLONG DIRECT; DIRECT HEALTH GROUP; ENOVIS; ESSITY T/A BSN MEDICAL; GARDAMED; GARDAMED LIMITED (BARCELCOM; GARDAMED LTD - MEGO AFEK; GLOBAL HEALTH AND SAFETY; GRIFFITHS AND NIELSEN; HADDENHAM HEALTHCARE; JUZO; L&R MEDICAL; MEDALIN; MEDI; NEO-INNOVATIONS; PRAXIS MEDICAL; ROCIALLE HEALTHCARE; SIGVARIS BRITAIN; THUASNE; URGO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 18300000 - Garments - 18315000 - Stockings - 18317000 - Socks - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 35113460 - Protective socks or hosiery ## Release History - 1 Nov 2023 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032322-2023 - 28 Apr 2023 at 11:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012286-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.supplychain.nhs.uk - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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