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Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling

Awarded to A.Algeo Limited, Accora Limited, Agile Medical Ltd +54 more

NHS Supply Chain(buyer)

Published
Published 25 July 2024
Deadline
Closed 17 March 2025

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Overview

NHS Supply Chain has awarded a framework agreement for pressure area care and patient handling services to 59 suppliers, valued at £198.45 million over 48 months. The framework comprises three lots covering beds, mattresses, pressure reducing products, manual handling equipment, managed services for beds and mattresses, and rental and decontamination services.

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Lots (16)

  • Beds, Mattresses, Pressure Reducing Products and Manual Handling Equipment and associated products

    £151,400,000
  • Managed Services for Beds, Mattresses and associated products

    £46,500,000
  • Rental and Decontamination

    £550,000
  • Beds, Mattresses, Pressure Reducing Products and Manual Handling Equipment and associated products

    Won by A.Algeo LimitedWon by Accora LimitedWon by Agile Medical LtdWon by Apollo Healthcare Technologies LimitedWon by Arjo UK LimitedWon by BES Healthcare LtdWon by Central Medical Supplies LtdWon by C J Medical LimitedWon by Croyde Medical LimitedWon by Delta Surgical LimitedWon by Direct Healthcare Group LimitedWon by Direct Manufacturing LimitedWon by Drive Devilbiss Healthcare LimitedWon by Essential Healthcare Solutions (UK) LimitedWon by Etac LimitedWon by Felgains LtdWon by Form-Al group LtdWon by Frontier Therapeutics LimitedWon by GBUK LtdWon by Harvest Healthcare LimitedWon by Health-Care Equipment and Supplies Co LtdWon by Hill-Rom LimitedWon by Hospital Direct (Marketing) LtdWon by Howard Wright Europe LimitedWon by Inspire Community TrustWon by Interweave Textiles LimitedWon by Invacare LimitedWon by IQ Medical LimitedWon by Iskus Health UK LtdWon by Linet UK LimitedWon by Liscare LimitedWon by Live By Lulu LimitedWon by Medi-Plinth Equipment LimitedWon by Medline Industries LimitedWon by Medstrom LtdWon by Med-I-Pant (U.K.) LimitedWon by Molnlycke Health Care LimitedWon by Montcalm International LimitedWon by Nottingham Rehab LimitedWon by Oska Care LimitedWon by Peacocks Medical Group LimitedWon by Performance Health International LimitedWon by Pressure Care Management LimitedWon by Prism UK Medical LimitedWon by Promedics Orthopaedics LimitedWon by Prosys International LimitedWon by Renray Healthcare LimitedWon by Select Health Care (UK) LtdWon by Silvalea LimitedWon by Steris Solutions LimitedWon by Stryker UK LimitedWon by Talar-Made LimitedWon by Ultimate Healthcare LtdWon by V. Guldmann A/SWon by Wealden Rehab LtdWon by Winncare Pac Limited
  • Bathing Equipment and Accessories

    Shower trolleys, changing trolleys and bathing accessories. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £18,535 and £20,389 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

  • High Value Direct for Patient transfer equipment

    Fixed Ceiling Gantry Hoists, Variable Height Baths, SEM Scanner, Bed washer and decontamination Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £1,000,000 and £2,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

  • Product Rental Only

    For suppliers awarded to the lots on the Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling Framework you will be awarded to the product rental lot should the supplier wish. This is typically for high value and specialist products which are used intermittently in outlying clinical cases, such as but not limited to extreme bariatric patients or specialist burns cases. Customers will be able to rent equipment for the period of time required. All equipment covered by a rental agreement will remain the property of the Supplier throughout the duration of the rental period. The Supplier is responsible for any breakdowns, repair, servicing and replacement of the equipment. Services may include, but not limited to: • Delivery/collection • Cleaning/decontamination • Electrical safety testing • Repair/maintenance • Clinical/technical support • Service log Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £1,000,000 and £2,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

  • Managed Service

    Bed management service. Customer will have a long term agreement with supplier. Supplier will provide bed replacement, maintenance and decontamination. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,256,459 and £2,482,105 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

  • Managed Service for Beds, Mattresses and associated products

    Won by Arjo UK LimitedWon by Direct Healthcare Group LimitedWon by Drive Devilbiss Healthcare LimitedWon by Essential Healthcare Solutions (UK) LimitedWon by Hill-Rom LimitedWon by IQ Medical LimitedWon by Linet UK LimitedWon by Medserve (South West) LtdWon by Medstrom LtdWon by Montcalm International LimitedWon by Winncare Pac Limited
  • Rental and Decontamination

    Won by Arjo UK LimitedWon by Direct Healthcare Group LimitedWon by Drive Devilbiss Healthcare LimitedWon by Essential Healthcare Solutions (UK) LimitedWon by Frontier Therapeutics LimitedWon by Harvest Healthcare LimitedWon by Inspire Community TrustWon by IQ Medical LimitedWon by Linet UK LimitedWon by Medstrom LtdWon by Montcalm International LimitedWon by Oska Care LimitedWon by Winncare Pac Limited
  • Cushions and Accessories

    Static Cushions, Dynamic Cushion, Hybrid Cushions, Cushion Pumps and Accessories. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £90,194 and £99,213 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

  • Prevention and Support Aids

    Pressure Mapping Systems, Skin/Tissue Assessment Systems & Accessories Bootees / Foot Protectors Heel, Protector Support Aids. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,256,459 and £2,482,105 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

  • Hoists, Stand Aids and Accessories

    Mobile - Electrical & Accessories, Mobile - Hydraulic & Accessories, Mobile Gantry Hoists, Sit to stand Bath hoists, Swimming Pool Hoists, Manual Stand Aids & Accessories, Electric Stand Aids & Accessories. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £1,511,254 and £1,662,379 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

  • Transfer Equipment

    Air Assisted Lifting / Transfer Devices, Turn Table, Swivel Cushion, Sitting Transfer Board, Supine Transfer Board, Supine Transfer Sheet, Transfer equipment accessories, Handling Belts / Transfer Belts. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £3,248,340 and £3,573,174 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

  • Slings and Accessories

    This Lot is for Slings and Accessories that allow patients in hospitals and nursing homes, and those receiving home health care to be transferred between a bed and a chair or other similar resting place. Products within this Lot include, but shall not be limited to: loop slings for use with hoists; clip slings for use with hoists; and high back slings for use with hoists. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,256,459 and £2,482,105 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

  • Slide Sheets

    Flat Slide Sheets, Tubular Slide Sheets, Hybrid Slide Sheets, Insitu Slide Sheets. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £7,017,050 and £7,718,755 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£198,450,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
25 July 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Miscellaneous medical devices and productsBeds for medical useHospital bedsMotorised bedsTherapy bedsLifting equipment for health care sectorChairs and chair wedgesMattress supports+11 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£198,450,000
Award date
5 December 2025
Contract period
1 December 2025 → 30 November 2027
Winners
  • A.Algeo Limited
  • Accora Limited
  • Agile Medical Ltd
  • Apollo Healthcare Technologies Limited
  • Arjo UK Limited
  • BES Healthcare Ltd
  • C J Medical Limited
  • Central Medical Supplies Ltd
  • Croyde Medical Limited
  • Delta Surgical Limited
  • Direct Healthcare Group Limited
  • Direct Manufacturing Limited
  • Drive Devilbiss Healthcare Limited
  • Essential Healthcare Solutions (UK) Limited
  • Etac Limited
  • Felgains Ltd
  • Form-Al group Ltd
  • Frontier Therapeutics Limited
  • GBUK Ltd
  • Harvest Healthcare Limited
  • Health-Care Equipment and Supplies Co Ltd
  • Hill-Rom Limited
  • Hospital Direct (Marketing) Ltd
  • Howard Wright Europe Limited
  • IQ Medical Limited
  • Inspire Community Trust
  • Interweave Textiles Limited
  • Invacare Limited
  • Iskus Health UK Ltd
  • Linet UK Limited
  • Liscare Limited
  • Live By Lulu Limited
  • Med-I-Pant (U.K.) Limited
  • Medi-Plinth Equipment Limited
  • Medline Industries Limited
  • Medserve (South West) Ltd
  • Medstrom Ltd
  • Molnlycke Health Care Limited
  • Montcalm International Limited
  • Nottingham Rehab Limited
  • Oska Care Limited
  • Peacocks Medical Group Limited
  • Performance Health International Limited
  • Pressure Care Management Limited
  • Prism UK Medical Limited
  • Promedics Orthopaedics Limited
  • Prosys International Limited
  • Renray Healthcare Limited
  • Select Health Care (UK) Ltd
  • Silvalea Limited
  • Steris Solutions Limited
  • Stryker UK Limited
  • Talar-Made Limited
  • Ultimate Healthcare Ltd
  • V. Guldmann A/S
  • Wealden Rehab Ltd
  • Winncare Pac Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    30 December 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    24 March 2025

  3. Tender Update

    24 March 2025

  4. Tender Update

    19 March 2025

  5. Tender Update

    11 March 2025

  6. Prior Information Notice

    25 July 2024

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