Framework for the Provision of FFP3 Masks

The framework agreement is able to be utilised by Health Boards, Trusts and Special Health Authorities within NHS Wales, including the organisations listed below and the successors;

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (PPON: PVLN-4733-WJBQ)

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (PPON: PHBY-3981-QBMR)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (PPON: PPPR-7969-BTJG)

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (PPON: PBCZ-4581-GCVG)

Health Education and Improvement Wales (PPON: PRNH-7564-JLCQ)

Hywel Dda University Health Board (PPON: PNPY-2728-GCWW)

Powys Teaching Health Board (PPON: PRPD-9627-GHYN)

Public Health Wales NHS Trust (PPON: PBXD-6758-YMPY)

Swansea Bay University Health Board (PPON: PQDY-1678-DHXN)

Velindre University NHS Trust (including NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership) (PPON: PXWV-6492-CGMN)

Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (PPON: PGRH-6439-XWLV)

The Framework Agreement will be established as a multi-supplier, unranked framework for the supply of unvalved disposable FFP3 respirators. Participating organisations will have the option to award Call-off Contracts either through Direct Award or by undertaking a Mini-Competition between eligible Framework Suppliers.

Direct Award will be the default call-off mechanism. Participating organisations may select products and suppliers based on the information provided during the framework procurement process, including product specification, fit test performance, clinical suitability, lead times, product availability, shelf life, price and any other requirements relevant to their organisation.

Participating organisations may request additional information from Framework Suppliers, including fit test data and product performance information, to support purchasing decisions.

Where a participating organisation requires further competition, has complex or specialised requirements, seeks additional value-added services, or considers it necessary to achieve best value, it may conduct a Mini-Competition. Mini-Competitions will be undertaken between all Framework Suppliers capable of meeting the requirement and will be awarded in accordance with the award criteria specified within the Mini-Competition documentation.

All Call-off Contracts awarded under the Framework Agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement and any additional requirements specified within the relevant Call-off documentation.