Airway Management Products and Associated Equipment

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement to supply a range of airway management products used within theatres, wards, ICU and A and E areas within healthcare environments. Products within this framework include:

• endotracheal tubes,

• tracheostomy tubes,

• laryngeal masks,

• laryngoscopes,

• video laryngoscopes,

• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) sets and kits;

• breathing system circuits;

• breathing filters;

• breathing circuits;

• endobronchial tubes and blockers;

• nasopharyngeal tubes;

• oropharyngeal tubes and any accessories relating to these products.

It is anticipated that the initial expenditure will be in the region of 64 380 000 GBP and 85 800 000 GBP in the first 24 months 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. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) of between 128 760 000 GBP to 171 600 000 GBP.

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £32,190,000to £42,900,000 in the first year of this framework agreement; however, this is approximate only and thevalues may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.The estimated value of the total framework agreement term (including any extension options) of between£128,760,000 to £171,600,000.