--- title: "Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0513c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0513c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0513c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0513c0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-05-14" --- # Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Service Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0513c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0513c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0513c0.json) ## Summary The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Service. This procurement is geared towards enhancing the management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) services within the UKK13 region, which includes Gloucestershire. The procurement comes under the healthcare services category with CPV classifications relevant to oxygen-therapy services, gas-therapy and respiratory devices, and medicinal products for obstructive airway diseases. Pre-market engagement activities are scheduled to start from the week beginning 16 June 2025, with expressions of interest to be confirmed by 26 May 2025. The anticipated formal tender release is in August 2025, followed by a contract award by December 2025. This contract, which involves a significant financial commitment over its initial four-year term with possible extensions, presents an opportunity for businesses to align with the growing healthcare demand in respiratory services. This procurement opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses specialising in the supply of medical devices and respiratory health solutions, as well as those offering healthcare logistics and patient support services. The initial focus on CPAP devices and consumables, coupled with requirements for mask management, patient support, and stock supply, opens doors for enterprises capable of robust logistics and customer service. Additionally, the opportunity for contract renewal and financial growth suggests a beneficial long-term engagement for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the healthcare sector. This procurement process not only aims to improve patient experience and efficiencies but also seeks to foster relationships with innovative suppliers who can contribute to enhancing healthcare outcomes and operational efficacy at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Notice Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep-related respiratory disorder characterised by recurrent upper airway obstruction during sleep, resulting in intermittent pauses in breathing. This leads to fragmented sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, and significantly increases the risk of developing serious comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. OSA affects approximately 5% of the population, with a substantial proportion remaining undiagnosed. The condition is particularly burdensome in individuals with coexisting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OSAHS), where symptoms and health risks are further exacerbated. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy is the first-line treatment for OSA, delivering a constant flow of air via a mask to maintain airway patency during sleep. Effective management requires consistent nightly use. CPAP devices typically have a lifespan of 7 years, while masks are single-patient use items requiring replacement every 6 to 12 months and regular patient cleaning to ensure optimal function and hygiene. At Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT), there are currently around 5,500 patients utilising CPAP therapy and a further 300 patients using other forms of non-invasive ventilation. This generates an annual requirement for approximately 6,000 masks and tubes, and 1,200 filters. The service manages roughly 950 patient contacts per month, with half pertaining to the resupply of consumables. Diagnostic capacity was increased by 25% in 2024, resulting in a rise in therapy initiations and overall service demand. The objective of this procurement is to enhance patient access to CPAP consumables and support services, reduce administrative and storage burdens, and achieve cost efficiencies. Streamlining the supply chain and support processes will release clinical resources, improve patient experience, and reduce unplanned hospital or primary care attendances. Proactive follow-up and device recovery initiatives will support therapy adherence and ensure optimal use of resources, thereby facilitating high-quality, efficient, and patient-centred care. The core components of the required service include: - Procurement of CPAP devices and consumables - Mask management and replacement - Provision of a patient support line - Access to a patient and clinician portal - Consignment stock supply for timely distribution ### Planning Information > The Prior Information Notice serves to inform suppliers of this forthcoming procurement and to invite expressions of interest from potential suppliers wishing to participate in pre-market engagement activities. These activities will include responding to a questionnaire and attending a virtual meeting to provide feedback on the questionnaire. Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (“the Authority”) intends to hold virtual meetings during the week commencing 16 June 2025, during which suppliers will have the opportunity to discuss and elaborate on their feedback to the questionnaire. To express your interest and obtain further information regarding the questionnaire, please refer to the documentation available on Atamis, project reference ' C343012 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Service’. Suppliers are encouraged to confirm their participation in the pre-market engagement activities by 26 May 2025. > All communications and enquiries regarding this procurement must be submitted via Atamis. Direct contact with Authority staff is not permitted. The procurement route for a managed service, or a standard contract for the provision of services, may be subject to the Procurement Act 2023 Regulations. The formal procurement is expected to be published in August 2025, with the intention to complete contract award by December 2025. The Authority reserves the right to amend its approach, the scope of the procurement, the procurement procedure, and the timelines as a result of pre-market engagement or other considerations. For clarity, participation in pre-market engagement is not a prerequisite for submitting a formal bid once the procurement process commences. The estimated total contract value is predicated on an anticipated annual expenditure of £625,000 (excluding VAT) in the first year. This figure is projected to increase by 25% annually to accommodate rising demand and to account for other risk related costs. The proposed contract will have an initial term of four (4) years, with the option to extend for up to an additional three (3) years. NOTE: The contract duration will be subject to review and confirmation following preliminary market engagement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021506-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,421,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL53 7AN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Cheltenham | | Electoral ward | College | | Westminster constituency | Cheltenham | | Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33157000 - Gas-therapy and respiratory devices - 33157400 - Medical breathing devices - 33673000 - Medicinal products for obstructive airway diseases - 85111700 - Oxygen-therapy services ## Release History - 14 May 2025 at 22:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021506-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021506-2025 14th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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