United Kingdom-Sunderland: Miscellaneous medical devices and products – Framework Lead

The current contract for Miscellaneous medical devices and products – Framework Lead is projected to end on 13-AUG-19 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: Framework for Technology Enabled Care Solutions – Products.

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Supplies
Purchase
NUTS code UK

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with several operators
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 4

Short description of the contract or purchase(s): Miscellaneous medical devices and products. Medical equipments. Medical aids. Devices for the elderly. Devices for the disabled. Alarm systems. Emergency telephones. Emergency and security equipment. Fire-detection systems. Alarm system and antenna installation work. Fire-alarm system installation work. Installation of telecommunications equipment. Installation services of electrical equipment. Installation services of medical equipment. Cardiac-monitoring devices. Patient-monitoring system. Electronic scales and accessories. Blood analysers. Central monitoring station. Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. Repair and maintenance services of audio equipment. The scope of this Framework Agreement is for the provision of products in relation to Technology Enabled Care Solutions. The products available under this Framework offer technology and equipment to enable individuals to continue living independently in their own homes. As technology available in the market place is developing at a fast pace with new products being launched on a regular basis, in order to capture the full range of products available on the market NHC will focus on outputs generated by products rather than specifying the technical requirements for individual products.
NHC are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers who are able to supply any product(s) that can achieve one (or more) of the following outcomes:
1. Personal Health, Safety and Wellbeing. These are products that are designed for the personal protection of the user. These products incorporate telecare and tele-health devices and includes but are not limited to:
– Telecare devices (e.g. fall detector, property exit sensor, chair/ bed sensor, PIR, pull cord, epilepsy monitors, pill dispenser etc.);
– Telehealth devices (e.g. pulse oximeter sensor, blood pressure monitor, weight scale, blood glucose etc.);
– Pendants (e.g. wrist worn, neck worn etc.);
– Lifting equipment to assist people following a fall;
– Lifestyle monitoring (e.g. activity monitoring systems);
– Sensory solutions (e.g. flashing beacons, vibrating pads etc.); and
– Accessories and additional equipment (e.g. universal transmitter, GSM unit, GPS devices, related consumable items etc.).
2. Environmental Protection. These are products that are designed for the protection of the user’s environment. The products incorporate telecare devices and includes but are not limited to:
– Telecare devices (e.g. flood detector, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, heat detector, temperature sensor, gas detector, door contacts etc.);
– Pendants (e.g., bogus caller button etc.);
– Activity monitoring devices (e.g. location monitoring, geo-fencing, lone worker, GPS etc.);
– Door entry and access control systems;
– Fire alarm and emergency lighting systems;
– Concierge systems;
– Nurse call systems;
– Keysafes; and any related consumable item.
3. Data Transmitting and Receiving Equipment. These are products that are designed to receive signals/calls/data from other devices and transmit them to a pre-defined location for action.
The products includes but are not limited to:
– Dispersed alarm;
– Hardwired control and scheme equipment;
– Laptop;
– Tablet; and
– Smart phone.
NHC welcomes expressions of interest from any supplier with a product which is able to achieve any of the outcomes listed at 1-3 above. Please note that the examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not an exhaustive list of products that NHC is willing to accept. There is no limitation on the number of products that a supplier can provide under the framework. The Invitation to Tender will set out the minimum criteria that suppliers have to achieve to be considered suitable for the framework agreement. Members may also purchase ancillary installation and maintenance services for the products they purchase under this framework agreement. Further details of requirements will be set out in the Invitation to Tender. Given the innovative market in this area, NHC will accept (over the duration of the framework) new products that meet the outcomes identified above from any supplier who is appointed to the framework agreement.

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: yes

Information about renewals: This contract is subject to renewal: no