Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Descriptions

Supply Chain Coordination Limited ("NHS Supply Chain") is developing a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Framework. NPWT includes negative pressure pumps, and the associated consumables as used throughout various departments of Acute trusts and in community settings. The framework agreement is for the supply of negative pressure wound therapy. Therapeutic techniques using vacuum dressings and equipment to promote healing in chronic and acute wounds via both purchase and rental options.

The lot structure is as follows;

Lot 1: NPWT Pumps, Rental and Pump Accessories

Lot 2: NPWT Consumables

The Authority estimates that, in the first twelve months of the Framework, the total value of purchases under it will be around £24,360,177. For the full 48-month term, the anticipated value is around £113,055,580 excluding VAT.. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of usage. The value provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business with successful Tenderers.

Further details about the requirements within each Lot are provided in the tender documentation located within ITT_2016.

This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurementspecific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal as follows:

REGISTRATION

1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered:- Click on the 'Not Registered Yet' link to access the registration page.- Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.

PORTAL ACCESS If registration has been completed: - Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// . - Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers. - Select the following ITT: ITT_2016 - Project_1605 - Negative Pressure Wound Therapy 2027

Please note: you must respond to ITT_2016 - Click on Express Interest. - If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond. Please note candidates are open to tender for Lot 1 - ITT_2018, Lot 2 - ITT_2019 or both.

Candidates are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Help centre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard. For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com

The following requirements will include but are not limited to:

• ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDAP) accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Tenderer's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, sales, manufacturing, storage and distribution ('ISO Certification'). Link for acceptable alternatives https://iaf.nu/en/accreditationbodies/ ('Notified Bodies')

• CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity: certificates where applicable to be presented at submission stage of the tender.

• Modern Slavery: Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least £36 million must provide a link to their modern slavery statement on their website

• Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT): Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above within 12 months of the Tender Close Date via https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/

• Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment: Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and within 12 months of the Tender Close Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercialfunction-ccf/evergreen/

• Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP): Tenderers must have a valid CRP link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR where Supplier has no website, the CRP is provided in PDFformatthatmeetstherequirementsofPPN006asoutlinedin p The required goods, services or works, including the amount and how they must be supplied.PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR excused in exceptional circumstances. , CRP has to be dated within the 12 months prior to tender close date.

• Cyber Security: If you handle patient or personal data, or provide any IT systems, services, or devices you will need to have a Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificat