Tender: NHS Supply Chain Framework for Urology and Bowel Management Devices and Consumables

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NHS Supply Chain is seeking suppliers for the supply of products to support bladder and bowel management of patients across health and social care environments. The framework covers medical devices and consumables used in continence care, urinary retention, stoma care, urodynamics, reusable bedpans and bowel dysfunction; disposable and washable pads and bladder scanners are out of scope. The agreement will allow purchases by NHS Trusts, other NHS entities, government departments and agencies (including local authorities), and private sector entities active in the UK healthcare sector, and placement on the framework does not guarantee orders. Tenderers must meet specified regulatory and compliance requirements, including UKAS-accredited ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 13485:2016 (or MDSAP) certification, applicable CE certification and Declarations of Conformity, Modern Slavery and MSAT requirements, Evergreen sustainable supplier assessment Level 1 or above, a Carbon Reduction Plan meeting PPN 006, cyber security assurances (Cyber Essentials Plus or ISTPQ as applicable), and written OEM distribution rights where tendering as a distributor.