Vascular Therapy and Associated Products 2028

The Authority intends to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Vascular Therapy and associated products and services. The framework agreement is proposed to be awarded for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option to extend for up to two additional one‑year periods (2+1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and at the Authority’s discretion.

The maximum potential duration of the framework agreement, including all extension options, is therefore four (4) years, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the tender documentation. Any extension of the framework agreement will be exercised at the Authority’s discretion and subject to satisfactory performance, as set out in the tender documentation.

Suppliers will be required to be at Evergreen Level 1 (Or Higher) at the close of Tender submissions. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commerc... ○ 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: https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/programmes/sustainability/...