UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

This framework is for Clinical and Pathology Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services including and not limited to those listed below. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be £22,518,282.00 (incl.VAT) 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 total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options), is approximately £99,636,610.00 (incl. VAT). The intended Lot Structure for this procurement is set out as follows: • Lot 1 Theatre Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services • Lot 2 Outpatient Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services • Lot 3 Pathology Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows: Registration. 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// 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 https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// .— Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers.— Select the following ITT: ITT_2207 - Clinical and Pathology Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services PSQ. ITT_2208 - Lot 1 Theatre Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services ITT_2209 - Lot 2 Outpatient Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services ITT_2210 - Lot 3 Pathology Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services Click on Express Interest. — If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond. Tenderers are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard. For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.

NHS Supply Chain: Food (the “Authority”) is issuing this Invitation to Tender in connection with the competitive procurement for the appointment of Fresh Food & Food To Go (the “Procurement”). The Authority is acting as agent for and on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Limited (“SCCL” or “NHS Supply Chain”). This procurement will include the following Lots: 1. Fresh Dairy and Bakery 2. Fresh Meat, Poultry, Fish & Meat-Free Alternatives 3. Fresh Produce 4. Food to Go - Patient Feeding Solutions 5. Food to Go - Retail Concepts

For the supply of products, to support bladder and bowel management of patients across health and social care environments. The framework will cover the supply of medical devices and consumables used in the management of continence care urinary retention, stoma care, urodynamics, reusable bedpans and bowel dysfunction. Out of scope are; disposable and washable pads, bladder scanners.

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a new national framework agreement for Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories. This framework will include: Lot 1 Milks - Prepared feed, Powdered Milk, Breast Milk Fortifier Drinks – Sterilised Water, Fruit Juice Meals – Baby Meal from 4 Months, Baby Meal from 7 Months, Baby Breakfast Glucose solution Specialist Neonatal Probiotic Drop / Powder Lot 2 Baby Bottles – Disposable, Reusable Plastic/Glass Feeding Cups Teats – Latex, Latex Free, Specialist Soothers – Latex, Latex Free, Specialist Sterilisers Breast Pumps and Accessories – Breast Pump, Nipple Shields, Breast Creams, Breast Pump Sets, Breast Pads, Protective Membrane Please note: VAT rate does not apply to Lot 1 of the framework, only Lot 2.

NHS Supply Chain supports national diabetes services by enabling equitable access to advanced diabetes technologies, encouraging openness to innovation, and ensuring an appropriate balance between clinical outcomes, cybersecurity, interoperability, and value for money. This notice is published to inform the market and to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. NHS Supply Chain is exploring the potential establishment of an open framework agreement with a proposed duration of up to eight (8) years for the supply of insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, hybrid closed loop system components, and associated products and services. The proposed scope may include, but is not limited to, tethered insulin pumps, patch insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring devices, products contributing to the functionality of hybrid closed loop insulin delivery systems, consumables, and smart insulin pens. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that indicative expenditure in the first year may be in the region of £240,000,000 to £250,000,000 GBP (excluding VAT). This estimate is indicative only and may vary depending on the requirements of contracting authorities accessing the framework. The estimated total value over the potential eight year duration is approximately £3,000,000,000 GBP (excluding VAT). Any future framework agreement would support delivery of the NHS England Implementation Plan following the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Technology Appraisal TA943 – Hybrid closed loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes, published on 19 December 2023. Participation in this preliminary market engagement is voluntary and does not constitute a commitment by NHS Supply Chain to commence a procurement, to award a contract, or to include any participant in any future procurement process. Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and published via the Find a Tender Service as appropriate. Any resulting framework agreement would be entered into between NHS Supply Chain and the appointed supplier(s)

NHS Supply Chain is preparing a national framework agreement that will support the procurement of dental consumables, clinical solutions, equipment, digital technologies, diagnostics, and practice infrastructure, structured across the following indicative lots: The following lot structure is indicative and subject to final confirmation: Lot 1: Dental Consumables & appliances Lot 2: Specialist Clinical Solutions (Implantology & Orthodontics) Lot 3: Operatory Equipment Lot 4: Dental Laboratory & Digital Solutions Lot 5: Dental Imaging & Diagnostics Lot 6: Dental Environment & Practice Building Lot 7: Mobile Units Note: For future tenders the following requirements will apply: • ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 certification or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) certification accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Tenderer’s 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 https://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 £36 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 https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ • Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment – Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved Level 1 within the 12 months prior to the Tender Close Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/ • 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. • Cyber Security: If you handle patient or personal data, or provide any IT systems, services, or devices you will need to have a Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificate.

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Clinical and Sharps Waste Management, that includes the following. 1. Clinical and Sharps Bins for single use and Accessories 2. Re usable Clinical and Sharps Bins Service and Accessories 3. Waste Management Services for Clincical and Heathcare waste 4. Clinical Waste Lead Liners (Radioactive Waste Containment) 5. Sterile Single‑Use Sharps Pads & Needle Accounting Systems 6. Needle Disposal

Supply Chain Coordination Limited (“NHS Supply Chain”) is exploring options in further developing a Medical Simulation Devices & Technologies Framework. The aim is to ensure we can support our customers with simulation, immersive technologies and training aid requirements as the need for more effective and advanced training becomes ever important. Covering physical and immersive training aids. The Framework Agreement will be between Supply Chain Coordination Limited (“NHS Supply Chain”) and the Supplier. The framework will be a 2+2 duration and and outlines structure as follows however this is under review and may be amended following consultation: The framework will be divided into the following lot structure; Lot 1- Manikins and Task Trainers Covering but not limited to. Resus Basic CPR Manikins (Adult, child, and infant models), Advanced Life Support (ALS) Manikins, Task Trainers Airway Management Trainers, IV and Injection Trainers, -IV arm trainers (with palpable veins) Central line insertion trainers, Diagnostic Skills Trainers -Breast and testicular exam models, Heart and lung sound trainers, Eye and ear exam trainers. Surgical and Procedural Trainers-Suturing pads, Laparoscopic trainers, Lumbar puncture simulators. Rental Services Room rental, mobile service, manikin rental. Ultrasound and Prenatal/Postnatal Prenatal & Postnatal Simulation Training Products-Birthing Simulator, Cervical dilation modules, Clinical Female Pelvic Trainer, Episiotomy suturing kits, Ultrasound Simulation Manikins & Training Products, Postpartum haemorrhage trainers, Surgical Simulation Spinal cord injury and fixation models, Hyper-realistic surgical manikins -adult, child, senior, Surgical task tables Trauma Trauma Simulation Manikins, Multi Trauma Simulation Manikins, Casualty Simulation Kits, Moulage kits for realistic trauma injuries Lot 2 - Immersive Technology and Services Covering but not limited to- Immersive and Training Technologies, Systems and Services Virtual Reality (VR) Simulation Systems, Augmented Reality (AR) Trainers, Mixed Reality (MR) Platforms, Immersive Projection Rooms / Simulation Domes, Real time recording with feedback, Simulated EPR We are in the process of reviewing this structure and welcome engagement with suppliers as part of that review. It is anticipated that initial estimated expenditure value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) will be in the region of: • 4-year framework term option: £210m for the 4 years in total excluding VAT. • This will be a 2+2 agreement . Please note that this is an estimate only, as the final term of the Framework Agreement is still under active review during preliminary market engagement and has not yet been confirmed. The values provided may vary depending on the specific requirements of the participating bodies using the Framework. The Framework requirements will include but are not limited to: • 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 Tenderer's 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 https://iaf.nu/en/accreditation-bodies/ ('Notified Bodies') • CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity: certificates where applicable to be presented at submission stage of the tender. • Modern Slavery: Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least £36 million must provide 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 Close Date via https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ • Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment: Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved a minimum of Level 1 by the Tender Close Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/ • 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 have a Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificate For further guidance please visit Net Zero Supply Chain and Suppliers. This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows: Registration. 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// 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 https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// — Click on Selection Questionares (SQs) Open to All Suppliers. — Select from the following SQs — Select from the following SQ_645