Vascular Therapy and Associated Products

Vascular Therapy Compression Hosiery & Associated Products including: Anti Embolism Stockings (knee length, thigh Length, full Length, tape measures, applicators); Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) Therapy (sleeves/wraps/cuffs, tape measures; Electro Stimulation and other alternative methods; Graduated Compression (leg ulcer kits, lymphedema garments, applicators, accessories) together with all associated products. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £ 18,000,000 to £ 25,000,000 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. Estimated value over the maximum Framework Agreement term (4 years) will be £100,000,000.

Additional information: As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the Request for Information document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please follow the below instructions;

REGISTRATION

1. Use URL http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/ to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal.

2. If not yet registered:

• Click on the 'Not Registered Yet' link to access the registration page.
• Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.

PORTAL ACCESS

If registration has been completed:

• Login with URL http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/ .
• Click on the 'Applicant Dashboard' icon to open the list of new procurement events.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

• View PIN content by clicking on the 'VIEW NOTICE' button for the procurement event. This opens a PDF document.
• Express an interest by clicking on the 'EXPRESS INTEREST' button.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOCUMENT

• The Request for Information Document will then be sent to you via the Intenda Messaging Centre.
• Applicants will then have 4 weeks from the dispatch of this notice to complete and return the Request for

Information document.