HealthTrust Europe’s Haemofiltration Equipment, Maintenance and Consumables framework agreement will enable trusts to procure haemofiltration consumables (fluids), equipment and maintenance either by direct award or through mini competition. Awards made under the framework are made as “packages” that can be combinations of the framework elements i.e. consumables only or equipment and consumables.
Prices offered under the framework can be varied according to the volume of haemofiltration fluid that the Trust consumes and will commit to procure from the supplier under the framework.
HealthTrust Europe (HTE) procured this framework agreement in compliance with the restricted procedure set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2006, and the EU Combined Directive (2004/18/EC).
The framework agreement is direct award or can be run through mini competitions with 3 suppliers who offer haemofiltration consumables, equipment and maintenance. The contracts are in place until 3 rd
November 2016 with an option to extend for 1 further year until 3 rd
November 2017.
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By using the framework, Trusts can obtain haemofiltration consumables, equipment and maintenance through an EU compliant framework, the terms of which will provide assurance regarding quality of suppliers.
The products and services included in this framework will mainly be used by intensive care units in Acute settings.
The products listed include the haemofiltration machinery itself and the consumables used in the operation, such as fluids/solutions appropriate for differing therapies (for example Bicarbonate and Citrate) as well as items such as bags and catheters.
The agreement provides Trusts with the option of procuring maintenance agreements.
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HEC-F755 Nikkiso Medical
Fresenius Medical Care
Baxter Healthcare Limited
HEC-F757 & HEC-F821
HEC-F756
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The framework will save procurement time and cost. It is fully compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations and with EU
Procurement Directives so you do not have to carry out full EU compliant tender yourself.
Once you have been set up to access the framework agreement, a call off can be made either by direct access or further competition. The process is straight forward and simply requires that an order form / access agreement be exchanged and completed to ensure your compliance.
Each of the suppliers appointed to the framework agreement has tendered fixed prices, with discounts available depending on the volume of fluids. All prices are fixed for life of the contract.
Trusts can maximise the benefits of the framework by committing to procure over 70% fluids through the framework.
This will impact not only the haemofiltration consumable pricing but also the haemofiltration equipment offered under the framework.
Standardised quality and service of products.
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HTE’s Haemofiltration consumables, equipment and maintenance can be accessed by all public sector bodies, including:
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National Health service (NHS) bodies
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Health Boards, NHS Trusts, Community Health Councils and other constituent bodies of NHS Wales
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NHS Scotland and its constituent bodies
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Health and social care Trusts, Health Agencies and other constituent bodies of NHS Northern Ireland
The framework can be accessed via direct award or mini competition. Further information relating to these options is provided below:
Direct Award
Direct award can be made where you are able to identify the supplier offering your organization the best value for money. An order form should be issued to the supplier and executed by both parties to formalize the call-off contract.
Mini Competition
Where the framework criteria do not provide you with sufficient information to identify the supplier offering best value for money, a mini-competition may be carried out.
As part of the mini-competition process, suppliers will address quality criteria and submit a fixed price based on their most competitive price which should not exceed the maximum price submitted under the framework agreement.
If you view the framework references indicated above via HTE’s e-Catalogue, you will be able to see line level detail for all products. The only thing you will not be able to view is the individual product pricing, unless we have already set you up as a participant to be able to order from the framework.
If you are unsure how to use the e-catalogue, please contact the Helpdesk team on 0845 887 5000 or by email at helpdesk@healthtrusteurope.com
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What should I do next?
For new clients, registration is quick and easy. Contact our Helpdesk team on 0845 887 5000 or by email at helpdesk@healthtrusteurope.com
. Existing HTE members should talk to their Account Manager for further details.
Once you have made the decision to use the agreement, transfer can be completed promptly.
How can I see more detail regarding the services which are included on this framework?
Services are tailored to meet client requirements. Requirements can be discussed with your chosen or prospective supplier(s) after which a proposal may be submitted.
What do I do if the supplier that my organisation uses is not on the framework?
Please email HTE’s Helpdesk at helpdesk@healthtrusteurope.com
, providing as much information as possible regarding the services required (i.e. supplier name, requirement, current prices paid excluding VAT). The Helpdesk will liaise with the Category Lead to address your requirements. The Category Lead will verify whether your requirements can be met by another supplier on our framework.
How can I be sure that this framework can be used by my organisation and remain compliant?
The framework agreement was publicly advertised in the Official Journal of the European Union (2012/S 112-
185881) on 11th June 2012 under the restricted procedure. Each of the successful bidders was rigorously vetted in terms of their quality and value propositions through a series of qualification, technical and commercial responses requested for evaluation. A copy of the OJEU notice can be obtained by contacting the Helpdesk.
How long are the agreements valid for?
The current agreements are in place until 3 rd
November 2016 with the option to extend for a further year. Call-off contracts formed during the life of the current framework agreement may extend beyond the framework expiry date.
For further information regarding this framework agreement, please speak to your Account Manager.
Alternatively please contact the Helpdesk on 0845 887 5000 or by email at helpdesk@healthtrusteurope.com
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