Defibrillator Tenders & Contracts

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External Defibrillation Devices and Related Services and Accessories NHS Supply Chain 2022/S 000-035844 Lot 1: Automated External Defibrillators (AED) with Optional Manual Override and Associated Accessories Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) are portable electronic devices that give clear visual and audible step-by-step guidance in a sudden cardiac arrest situation. If needed, it can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm. These are widely used within the community.

Supply Chain Coordination Limited (“NHS Supply Chain”) is exploring options in developing a procurement for the provision of External Defibrillation Equipment, Consumables and Support Services. The procurement covers the supply of external defibrillation equipment, related services, and accessories, including external defibrillators, consumables and spare parts, and mechanical chest compression devices. Our aim is to support the needs of our customers and supporting whole life cost analysis by enabling the combined procurement of capital equipment and consumables. As part of this approach, External Defibrillation consumables will be removed from the Electrodes, Ultrasound Gels, Defibrillation and Related Consumables framework and incorporated into the new External Defibrillation Equipment, Consumables and Support Services 2027 agreement. This will be delivered through a phased launch, with Capital Equipment available from 2nd August 2027 and the associated Consumables transferring on 1st February 2028. Note: For future tenders the following requirements will apply: • ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or ISO 13485:2016 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 UKAS alternatives https://iaf.nu/en/accreditation-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 prior to the Tender Close Date and shared with NHS Supply Chain Coordination via the share function on the SRS Portal: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/login • Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment – Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved ‘Level One’ or above within 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 External Defibrillation Devices, Consumables and Related Services and Accessories, that includes the following: Lot 1 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) with optional manual override and associated accessories Lot 2 Manual Defibrillator Devices and Associated Accessories Lot 3 Mechanical Chest Compression Devices and Associated Accessories Lot 4 Related Consumables

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provisiion of External Defibrillation Devices, Consumables and Related Services and Accessories , that includes the follolwing: Lot 1 Automated External Defbirillators (AED) with optional manual override and assocated accessrries Lot 2 Manual Defibrillator Deviices and Associated Accessories Lot 3 Mechanical Chest Compression Devices and Associated Accessories Lot 4 Related Consumables

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) seek to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity and invite feedback to support the development of the specification. NAC require a supplier to provide Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's), AED cabinets and associated equipment/peripherals. There are currently approximatley 130 AED's within North Ayrshire that we anticipate will require to be replaced over the contract period. The proposed contract will be for a period of up to 4 years. The terms and conditions of the contract will be North Ayrshire Council's Terms and Conditions for the Purchase of Goods and any Related Services. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from suppliers and invites responses to the attached questionnaire before close of business on Wednesday 10th September 2025. NAC reserve the right to engage with providers who express interest for the purposes of market research prior to tender release.