Managed Equipment & Clinical Service Solutions

Supply Chain Coordination Limited (“NHS Supply Chain”) is exploring options in further developing a Managed Equipment & Clinical Service Solutions framework. This framework agreement will offer access to managed services which provide fully bespoke managed equipment and clinical service solutions within but not limited to an imaging or theatre environment. These services can be supported with staff (where required).

Examples of services covered by this framework are as followes;

• Mobile, Modular Services and Clinical Solutions on or off customer site which may be staffed or unstaffed.
• Imaging - MRI, Pet CT, CT, X-ray, Mammography, Dexa, Cone Beam CT, Ultrasound and Cath Labs.
• Theatres – General Surgery, Endoscopy, ENT, Minors A/E, Ophthalmology, Dental, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Vascular, Orthopaedics, Wards, Clinical Rooms, Lithotripsy.
• Medical Diagnostic Reporting (Teleradiology).
• Early detection services (Targeted Lung Health Checks & Prostate Screening Programme).
• Managed Equipment Services supplying equipment and/or maintenance in areas including but not limited to, CT, MRI, Angiography, X-ray, mobile imaging intensifier, Nuclear Medicine, Contrast Media Injectors, Dexa, Imaging, Radiology, Endoscopy, Medical Devices, Radiotherapy, Robotic, Lithotripsy and Ultrasound, Mammography, Specimen Cabinets, Bladder Scanners, Patient Monitoring, Ventilators, Anaesthesia, Operating Tables, Diathermy, Neonatal, Stretches & Trolleys.

The Framework Agreement will be between Supply Chain Coordination Limited (“NHS Supply Chain”) and the Supplier.

We are in the process of reviewing this structure and welcome engagement with suppliers as part of that review.

It is anticipated that initial estimated expenditure value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) will be in the region of:

Please note that this is an estimate only, as the final term of the Framework Agreement is still under active review during preliminary market engagement and has not yet been confirmed. The values provided may vary depending on the specific requirements of the participating bodies using the Framework.

The Framework 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 iaf.nu/en/accreditation-bod… ↗ ('Notified Bodies')
• 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 supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ↗
• Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment: Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved a minimum of Level 1 by 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. 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 Certificate

For further guidance please visit Net Zero Supply Chain and Suppliers.