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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 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

Framework Agreement for the supply of medical electrodes, CTG monitoring, gels and associated products, which is intended to include but is not limited to those listed below. Medical electrodes, CTG monitoring and associated products: ECG electrodes including pre-wired (adult, paediatric and neonatal) and accessories Neurology electrodes and accessories Bispectral index monitoring electrodes and accessories Gastric monitoring electrodes and accessories CTG monitoring and accessories Foetal scalp electrodes and accessories Ultrasound and conductive gels and associated products: Skin preparation Ultrasound gel and accessories Conductive gel associated with physiological monitoring electrodes and accessories The Authority estimates that, in the first 12 months of the Framework, the total value of purchases under it will be around £30,000,000.00. For the full 48 month term, the anticipated value is around £140,000,000.00. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of usage. The value provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business with successful Tenderers. The Framework will be between the Authority and individual Supplier(s). The Authority will be entitled to purchase Goods which we will make available for purchase by: • any NHS Trust; • any other NHS entity; • any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities); and/or • any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Award of a place on the Framework does not guarantee any commitment by the Authority or its customers to place an order pursuant to the Framework. To participate in NHS Supply Chain’s procurements, Tenderers must have registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) and shared this information with NHS Supply Chain via the CDP. It is free to use and will mean Tenderers should no longer have to re-enter this information for each public procurement but simply ensure it is up to date and subsequently shared. The CDP is available at https://www.gov.uk/find-tender. It is the Tenderer's responsibility to ensure the account set up in Jaggaer is in the correct company name. The following requirements are expected to apply, but are not limited to those listed, and may be updated in line with PPN requirements and/or best practice: • ISO Certification Tenderers must hold ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) certification, accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) or an internationally recognised equivalent. The certification must cover all relevant elements of the Tenderer’s and the product’s supply chain, including (but not limited to) sales, manufacturing, storage, and distribution (the “ISO Certification”). Acceptable UKAS alternatives are listed at: https://iaf.nu/en/accreditation-bodies/ • CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity Where applicable, valid CE Certification and Declarations of Conformity must be submitted at the tender submission stage. • Modern Slavery Statement Tenderers with an annual turnover of £36 million or more must comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, publish an annually updated Modern Slavery Statement on their website, and provide a link to that statement. • Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) Tenderers must have achieved an MSAT score of 41% or above within 12 months prior to the Tender Close Date. The assessment results must be shared with NHS Supply Chain Coordination via the share function on the Supplier Registration Service (SRS) Portal: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ • Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment Tenderers must have completed the Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment and achieved Level 1 or above within 12 months prior to the Tender Close Date. Guidance and access are available at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/ • Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) Tenderers must provide a valid Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 • Cyber Security Tenderers that handle patient or personal data, or provide IT systems, services, or devices, must either: o hold a valid Cyber Essentials Plus Certificate; or o where the Tenderer does not have a Cyber Essentials Plus Certificate, submit a completed Information Security Third Party Questionnaire (ISTPQ). • Distribution Agreements If tendering as a Distributor, the Tenderer must provide written evidence from the relevant Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming that they have rights to distribute goods for the Term as defined in the Framework Agreement Award Pack. If the Term is extended, Distributors must provide further written evidence from the OEM confirming that they have rights to distribute goods for the remaining Maximum Term as defined in the Framework Agreement Award Pack.