Respiratory Solutions
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The public procurement process for the provision of Respiratory Solutions is being managed by Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL), a sub-central government public authority based in London. With the process currently in the tender update stage, the aim is to establish a National Framework Agreement covering various lots such as Respiratory Therapy, Anaesthesia and Resuscitation, Diagnostics, and Nitrous Oxide Destruction Solutions. The framework agreement is structured to allow tender submissions for one or more lots and will be active beyond its initial term, with the potential to extend incrementally up to four additional years.
The procurement method is an open procedure, and the final tender submission deadline has been extended to 11th November 2025, with the award period concluding on 22nd May 2026. This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and consumables, particularly those providing respiratory solutions such as therapy devices, anaesthesia equipment, and diagnostic tools. SMEs and organisations from voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors are encouraged to participate.
Key requirements include ISO, CE certifications, and adherence to modern slavery and sustainability assessments. Additionally, businesses with the capability to provide comprehensive maintenance, resupply services, and training related to these medical devices can leverage this opportunity to expand their presence within the NHS and other UK healthcare sectors.
The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement the Authority will conduct to establish a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Respiratory Solutions 2026 under the following Lot structure: Lot 1: Respiratory Therapy; Lot 2: Anaesthesia and Resuscitation; Lot 3: Diagnostics; Lot 4: Nitrous Oxide destruction Solutions; and Lot 5: Respiratory Support Services For Lots 1 to 4 Tenderers can submit for one, more than one Lot, or all of the Lots detailed above. However ONLY Tenderers responding to Lots 1, 3 and/or 4 are invited to tender for Lot 5 (noting that Lot 5 is not applicable to Lot 2). Tender submissions received solely for Lot 5 will not be accepted nor evaluated.
Further details about the requirements within each Lot are provided in the tender documentation. The term of the contracts formed under the proposed Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself. Note: There are 5 supplier requirements for which further reading can be found here: Net Zero Supply Chain and Suppliers Please also observe the following for future tenders, the following requirements will include but are not limited to the following or subject to change:
- 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 Tenderers 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-bodies/ ('Notified Bodies')
- CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates are required where applicable to be presented at submission stage of the tender.
- Modern Slavery for Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least PS36 million must have 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 Publication Date via supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment - Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment within 12 months of the Tender Publication Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function...
- 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 hold Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certification.
- Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT): if you process patient data further details about the cyber security requirements are provided in the tender documentation.
Lot 1: Respiratory Therapy - This lot comprises therapy products designed for administering respiratory therapies to patients. These include products for oxygen administration, aerosol therapy products for delivering medications via inhalation, and respiratory products that aid in the removal of lung secretions to reduce respiratory infections. Additionally, the lot includes products for cold humidification and nebulization, such as sterile water. Respiratory consumable rental and maintenance service are also provided to offer comprehensive respiratory clinical solutions to hospitals, communities, clinicians, and patients. ONLY Tenderers responding to Lots 1, 3 and/or 4 are invited to tender for Lot 5 (noting that Lot 5 is not applicable to Lot 2).
Lot 2 Anaesthesia and Resuscitation - This Lot is for products that support anaesthesia and resuscitation medical gas treatment, monitoring and diagnosis. Resuscitation products also relate to teaching and administering resuscitation to adults and children. Lot 5 is not applicable to Lot 2.
Lot 3 - Diagnostics / Monitoring - This Lot is for respiratory related diagnostic tools. Products within this Lot include: Handheld spirometers. Desktop spirometers. PC based spirometers. Micro spirometers. Spirometry accessories. Monitors and screeners for screening and monitoring of lung disease. Bacterial viral filters. Peak flow meters. Mouthpieces. Carbon monoxide monitors. Nitric oxide measurement devices. Infant sensors. Diagnostic / monitoring product accessories. Inhaler dose sensor. Respiratory consumable rental and maintenance service. ONLY Tenderers responding to Lots 1, 3 and/or 4 are invited to tender for Lot 5 (noting that Lot 5 is not applicable to Lot 2).
Lot 4 - Nitrous Oxide Destruction Solutions - A device/unit which can safely scavenge and break down Nitrous Oxide Gases, which is utilised through the use of patient pain management, into its base compounds of Nitrogen and Oxygen for safe release into the atmosphere to reduce/mitigate staff occupational exposure to Nitrous Oxide and to mitigate environmental damage as Nitrous Oxide is a recognised potent greenhouse gas. ONLY Tenderers responding to Lots 1, 3 and/or 4 are invited to tender for Lot 5 (noting that Lot 5 is not applicable to Lot 2).
Respiratory Support Service are the provision of support solutions related and linked directly to the products/devices supplied on the framework under which this Lot is being established - which may including but is not limited to: Maintenance Packages; Planned Preventative Maintenance; Consumables Management; Device and/or Consumable Purchase Plans; Management/Resupply Services; Training and education in relation to maintenance, testing and calibration of the devices; Reduced/Discounted pricing for replacement of previously purchased devices; and/or Discounted consumables tailored to customers who have committed to a specific device(s). ONLY Tenderers responding to Lots 1, 3 and/or 4 are invited to tender for Lot 5 (noting that Lot 5 is not applicable to Lot 2). Tender submissions received solely for Lot 5 will not be accepted nor evaluated.
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The contract period is two years.
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