Decontamination Consumables · UK public procurement notice

For the supply of consumables that support the end-to-end decontamination process of medical devices including endoscopes, probes and instruments.

Important note: As part of this procurement, we are considering the alignment of two existing NHS Supply Chain framework agreements. Tray Wrap and Sterilisation Products and Instrument Decontamination and Accessories. The scope of the new framework, Decontamination Consumables will consider the alignment of these two existing framework agreements so is anticipated to include, but not limited to,

• Automated disinfectants and detergents (used in endoscopy and sterile services equipment such as Endoscope Washer Disinfector, Washer Disinfector, Trolley Washer, Ultra Sonic Cleaner)
• Manual detergents (used in endoscopy and sterile services for manual pre clean at the sink)
• Endoscope Bedside preclean Kits (for the initial flush of endoscope channels immediately after patient use)
• Probe wipes and foams (where the primary intended use is for the high level decontamination of semi-critical medical devices including probes and decontamination of skin surface probes)
• Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization assurance products (protein and chemical residual test, bowie dick, sterilization tape)
• Storage and transportation bags and liners
• Storage and transportation carts and trollies
• Tray wrap and tray liners
• Sterilization bags, reels and pouches
• Valve baskets (These are intended for securing the detachable parts of an endoscope during decontamination and storage.)
• Ongoing consumables for endoscopy and centralised decontamination capital equipment (Endoscope Washer Disinfector, Washer Disinfector, Trolley Washer, Ultra Sonic Cleaner, Porous Load Steriliser, Low Temp Steriliser, Pathology Autoclave for example)

Through this engagement we are seeking to understand how the market can provide such consumables, alongside opportunities for standardisation, innovation and sustainability improvements.

Important Note: For future tenders the following requirements will apply:

• ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) certification accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) (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 UKAS alternatives iaf.nu/en/accreditation-bod… ↗
• CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates are required where applicable to be presented at submission stage of the tender.
• Modern Slavery for Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least £36 million must have 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 prior to the Tender Close Date and shared with NHS Supply Chain Coordination via the share function on the SRS Portal: supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/login ↗
• Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment – Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved ‘Level One’ or above within 12 months prior to the Tender Close Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/centr… ↗
• 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 PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Excused in exceptional circumstances.
• 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 Certificate.