Pipeline Framework: Airway Management Products and Associated Equipment

A pipeline has been launched for Airway Management Products and Associated Equipment.The contract start Date is 29 November 2023. Approach to market date is 9 December 2022.The scope of the framework is to cover a range of airway management products used within theatres, wards, ICU and A&E areas within Healthcare Environments. Products will include endotracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes, laryngeal masks, laryngoscopes, video laryngoscopes, breathing filters, breathing circuits, endobronchial tubes, nasopharyngeal tubes, oropharyngeal tubes and any accessories relating to these products.Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £35,000,000 to £45,000,000 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. The estimated value of the total framework agreement term (including any extension options) of between £140,000,000 to £180,000,000.This 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, c/o Skipton House, 80 London Road, London SE1 6LH. Email: georgia.hawkins1@supplychain.nhs.uk (NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL))