NHS Supply Chain is establishing a Framework Agreement for a variety of medical hollowware products, including single-use and reusable items, with an estimated total value of approximately £4,434,712. Suppliers are required to have ISO 9001 certification or equivalent, and the agreement aims to promote sustainability by reducing the environmental impact of disposable products.
Medical Hollowware 2025. NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement which will cover a range of Medical Hollowware products for both single use and reusable, including, but not limited to, bed pans/urinals, medicine pots (including gallipots & denture pots), jugs, medicine spoons, instrument trays, kidney dishes, lotion bowls and wash bowls. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term is expected to be in the region of £4,434,712 (ex VAT) however this is approximate only. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £881,533 (ex VAT) however this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth. Disposable Patient Hollowware The Lot will cover a range of reusable medical hollowware products including, but not limited to, bedpans/urinals, medicine pots (including gallipots & denture pots), jugs, medicine spoons, kidney dishes, lotion bowls and wash bowls. For single use or disposable items, we are interested in hearing from suppliers as to how to reduce the environmental impact of these products, either through incorporation of more sustainable ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS (recycled content) or alternative materials with a lower impact (such as sugar cane). Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be £527,493 (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. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term is expected to be in the region of £2,141,836 (ex VAT) however this is approximate only. The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants may be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission. ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) to cover all segments of the applicant's (and the product's) supply chain, covering manufacturing, storage and distribution. Applicants should note that if an Applicant intends to commits to obtain ISO9001 at tender submission then further information will be requested to evidence their current position in obtaining IS09001. ISO9001 must be in place prior to the commencement of the framework agreement in order for NHS Supply Chain to trade with the successful Applicant. Reusable Patient Hollowware The Lot will cover a range of reusable medical hollowware products including, but not limited to jugs, tracabilty tags and instrument trays. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be £527,494 (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. In the next Framework, we are looking to expand our offer on REUSABLE HOLLOWARE suitable for a number of different healthcare environments including but not limited to theatres and wards to support the NHS on its journey to net zero, the NHS must reduce its reliance on single use. We want to ensure NHS trusts are able to purchase a comprehensive range of reusables to support them if they wish to transition away from single use hollowware, we would like to hear from suppliers of stainless steel as well as other materials suitable for re-usable containers/vessels/receptacles. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term is expected to be in the region of £2,292,876 (Ex VAT) however this is approximate only. The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants may be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission.