Official UK procurement notice
Respiratory Therapy Solutions · UK public procurement notice
Authority: NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework.
NHS SBS awards a Framework for the provision of Respiratory Therapy Solutions to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-a… ↗
The Framework is structured using the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Sleep Therapy and Monitoring devices, consumables and associated services
Lot 2 - Non-Invasive Ventilation and High Flow Therapy devices, consumables and associated services
Lot 3 - Electronic Mucus Clearance Devices consumables and associated services
We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there has been a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.
- No preliminary market engagement: The Authority has carried out preliminary market engagement. A Prior Information Notice (P.I.N.) under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 was published on 2nd October 2024 on the Find a Tender Service (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031584-2024 ) and a formal Request for Information (RFI) issued. Meetings with potential suppliers were subsequently held. In carrying out preliminary market engagement the Authority is satisfied that: (a) suppliers who participated in the preliminary market engagement have not been put at an unfair advantage, and (b) competition in relation to the award of the public contract is not otherwise distorted.
CPV: Medical breathing devices · Medical consumables
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
- Call-offs
- every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
- Bids received
- 11 bids on the busiest of 3 lots · 10 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 3 yrs from 28 Nov 2025
- Scheme runs until
- 17 Nov 2028
- Buyer regions
- GG, IM, JE, UK
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
2% of call-off value · 1% for contracts more than £1 million, 2% for contracts less than £1 million.
We apply an NCIS (NHS Contracted Income Stream) levy to all sales under our Frameworks, which underpins the funding and investment for our contracting routes and category support to the NHS. This levy is applied as a percentage fee within the Frameworks between the Authority and the Supplier.
Please see the Corporate Requirements document within the Key Attachments section of the SAP Ariba Souring Event for further details
Who may buy through it
NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework.
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:
Published description of the framework
There are two procurement routes for an Approved Organisation that wishes to use this Framework. A competitive process between the Suppliers in the relevant Lot, which may be preceded by a capability assessment, or an award without a competitive process to particular Supplier(s)
Schedule 7 of the Framework explains the rules for both a competitive selection process and an award without a competitive process.
A competitive selection process is the default ordering procedure under this Framework
- Pricing Agreement - Cough Assist Therapy Devices - SBS - HUTH · Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust · 19 Oct 2026
- Non-Invasive respiratory equipment and consumables · Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust · 30 Sept 2026
- NIV & Sleep Therapy Masks & Equipment · University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust · 8 Jul 2026
- WPL05856 - Resmed Respiratory Consumables · HAMPSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 21 May 2026
- WPL05639- Resmed Respiratory Consumables · University Hospital Southampton · 21 May 2026
Notices that name this framework as their framework in the official record, latest 5 of 6. Many call-offs are never published, so this is a floor, not utilisation.
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 3 lots carries the same published figure, £392,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Sleep Therapy and monitoring devices, consumables and associated servicesAwardedceiling above
The Sleep Therapy and monitoring devices, consumables and associated services lot will include a comprehensive range of sleep therapy devices and monitoring equipment designed to manage sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. It includes CPAP and BiPAP machines, masks, humidifiers, and other relevant consumables and services including the remote monitoring, patient education, and support, home device and consumables delivery services, as well as maintenance and management of respiratory therapy equipment.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement
There are additional Conditions of Participation (CoP), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
Where the Bidder does not score a minimum of 55% in total (AQ and total Commercial score combined) the Authority shall exclude the submission from being appointed to the framework.
NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the awardable position of the Lot.
- Economic & financial standing
Please see the procurement documentation
- Technical & professional ability
Please see the procurement documentation
Lot #2Non-Invasive Ventilation and High Flow Therapy devices, consumables and associated servicesAwardedceiling above
The Non-Invasive Ventilation and High Flow Therapy devices, consumables and associated services will include the procurement of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices and accessories, high flow therapy equipment and relevant consumables and services including the remote monitoring, patient education, and support, home device and consumables delivery services, as well as maintenance and management of respiratory therapy equipment.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement
There are additional Conditions of Participation (CoP), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
Where the Bidder does not score a minimum of 55% in total (AQ and total Commercial score combined) the Authority shall exclude the submission from being appointed to the framework.
NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the awardable position of the Lot.
- Economic & financial standing
Please see the procurement documentation
- Technical & professional ability
Please see the procurement documentation
Lot #3Electronic Mucus Clearance Devices consumables and associated servicesAwardedceiling above
The Electronic Mucus Clearance Devices consumables and associated services lot will include procurement of electronic mucus clearance devices designed to assist patients with respiratory conditions in effectively clearing mucus from their airways. It includes the provision of necessary consumables and associated services including maintenance and patient education services.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement
There are additional Conditions of Participation (CoP), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
Where the Bidder does not score a minimum of 55% in total (AQ and total Commercial score combined) the Authority shall exclude the submission from being appointed to the framework.
NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the awardable position of the Lot.
- Economic & financial standing
Please see the procurement documentation
- Technical & professional ability
Please see the procurement documentation
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (3)
- AQ: 55%
- Commercial: 30%
- AQ Social Value: 15%
Published award criteria (3)
- AQ
- AQ Social Value
- Commercial
- Economic & financial standing
Please see the procurement documentation
- Technical & professional ability
Please see the procurement documentation
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Respiratory Therapy Solutions” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Open framework scheme
- Who may use this agreement
- NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ · open scheme: new suppliers can join during the term
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA, CPTPP)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 12 Mar 2025, 14:44 GMT
- Last source update
- 26 Jan 2026, 11:04 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 9 Oct 2025
- Authority reference
SBS10520- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-009022- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area in notice
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec3bFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 25 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 28 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · 2% of call-off value · 1% for contracts more than £1 million, 2% for contracts less than £1 million.
We apply an NCIS (NHS Contracted Income Stream) levy to all sales under our Frameworks, which underpins the funding and investment for our contracting routes and category support to the NHS. This levy is applied as a percentage fee within the Frameworks between the Authority and the Supplier.
Please see the Corporate Requirements document within the Key Attachments section of the SAP Ariba Souring Event for further details
Tenders must be submitted via SAP Ariba via the following link:
discovery.ariba.com/rfx/22555412 ↗
To access all information and submit a response in relation to this opportunity, please click the 'Respond to Posting' button on the Discovery Posting link above. Potential bidders will then be asked to either login or register for an Ariba Network account. Once registration has been completed, potential bidders will be directed to the Event Page.
Timeline
12 Mar 2025 → 26 Jan 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published12 Mar 2025, 14:44 GMT
- Clarification questions by28 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown25 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent389 days ago29 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends379 days ago8 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
- Award decision expected by378 days ago9 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts329 days ago28 Nov 2025
- Latest notice published269 days ago26 Jan 2026, 11:04 GMT
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Mar 2025- Tender notice published12 Mar 2025, 14:44 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published29 Sept 2025, 14:52 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete29 Sept 2025, 14:52 BST
- Contract signature expected27 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract details notice published26 Jan 2026, 11:04 GMTUK7
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast£392,000,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 3 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 3 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Sleep Therapy and monitoring devices, consumables and associated services1 award | |||
| Baywater Healthcare UK Limited, Dolby Medical Home Respiratory Care Limited, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Limited, HEADINGTON MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY LTDSME, Philips Electronics UK Limited, ResMed (UK) Limited +3 more28 Nov 2025 – 27 Nov 2028 | ceiling above | 23 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Non-Invasive Ventilation and High Flow Therapy devices, consumables and associated services1 award | |||
| Baywater Healthcare UK Limited, Breas Medical Ltd, Dolby Medical Home Respiratory Care Limited, Philips Electronics UK Limited, ResMed (UK) Limited28 Nov 2025 – 27 Nov 2028 | ceiling above | 23 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Electronic Mucus Clearance Devices consumables and associated services1 award | |||
| Baywater Healthcare UK Limited, Breas Medical Ltd, Dolby Medical Home Respiratory Care Limited28 Nov 2025 – 27 Nov 2028 | ceiling above | 23 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
Contracts
All 3 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £392,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Sleep Therapy and Monitoring devices, consumables and associated services · Baywater Healthcare UK Limited, Dolby Medical Home Respiratory Care Limited, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Limited, HEADINGTON MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY LTDSME, Philips Electronics UK Limited, ResMed (UK) Limited +3 more
- Signed
- 18 Nov 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 18 Nov 2025 – 17 Nov 2028
- Status
- active
Non-Invasive Ventilation and High Flow Therapy devices, consumables and associated services · Baywater Healthcare UK Limited, Breas Medical Ltd, Dolby Medical Home Respiratory Care Limited, Philips Electronics UK Limited, ResMed (UK) Limited
- Signed
- 18 Nov 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 18 Nov 2025 – 17 Nov 2028
- Status
- active
Electronic Mucus Clearance Devices consumables and associated services · Baywater Healthcare UK Limited, Breas Medical Ltd, Dolby Medical Home Respiratory Care Limited
- Signed
- 18 Nov 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 18 Nov 2025 – 17 Nov 2028
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Sleep Therapy and monitoring devices, consumables and associated services | 11final-stage tenders | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Non-Invasive Ventilation and High Flow Therapy devices, consumables and associated services | 7final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Electronic Mucus Clearance Devices consumables and associated services | 4final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonBAYWATER HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED · North West England · all lots
- wonDRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE LIMITED · Yorkshire and the Humber · 1
- wonDOLBY MEDICAL HOME RESPIRATORY CARE LIMITED · Scotland · all lots
- wonHEADINGTON MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY LTDSME · South East England · 1
- did not winINTUS HEALTHCARE LTDSME · North West England · 1
- wonPHILIPS ELECTRONICS UK LIMITED · South East England · 1, 2
- wonRESMED (UK) LIMITED · South East England · 1, 2
- wonSEFAM MEDICAL LTDSME · East Midlands · 1
- wonTHE BETTER SLEEP CLINIC LLPSME · South West England · 1
- wonBREAS MEDICAL LIMITED · West Midlands · 2, 3
- did not winLOEWENSTEIN MEDICAL UK LTD · South East England · 1, 2
- did not winNowus Healthcare A/SSME · all lots
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
13 commercial parties on the notice · 11 awarded- BAYWATER HEALTHCARE UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- BREAS MEDICAL LIMITEDFramework contractor
- DOLBY MEDICAL HOME RESPIRATORY CARE LIMITEDFramework contractor
- DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE LTDFramework contractor
- Dolby Vivisol Home Respiratory CareFramework contractor
- HEADINGTON MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY LTDFramework contractor
- INTUS HEALTHCARE LTDFramework contractor
- LOEWENSTEIN MEDICAL UK LTDBidder / tenderer
- Nowus Healthcare A/SBidder / tenderer
- PHILIPS ELECTRONICS UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
Show 3 more suppliers
- RESMED (UK) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- SEFAM MEDICAL LTDFramework contractor
- THE BETTER SLEEP CLINIC LLPFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (10)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender