Pipeline Framework: Sharps Pads and Associated Products

A pipeline has been launched for Sharps Pads and Associated Products.The contract start Date is 31 July 2019. Approach to market date is 17 January 2019.The Framework will cover Sharps Pads, boxes and blade removers which are all used to support surgical procedures in a sterile environment. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 355 000 GBP ex VAT 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. it is estimated that the value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) will be in the region of 1 420 000 GBP ex VAT.NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right not to as part of any future tender process. Further information in respect of the lot strategy will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurementThis is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: NHS Supply Chain, DHL Supply Chain Ltd acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd acting on behalf of the NHS BusinessServices Authority c/o Skipton House, 80 London Road, London SE1 6LH. Tel: 07715604357. Email: Alastair.Clay@supplychain.nhs.uk (Alastair Clay)