Equipment for the High Level Disinfection of Ultrasound Probes

Framework Agreement Description

The framework for the high level disinfection of ultrasound probes supports Trusts to ensure compliance with best practice guidance on the decontamination of ultrasound probes from Health Protection Scotland, Health Facilities Scotland, Welsh Technical Memorandum WHTM01-06 and Irish Health Executive. The framework agreement covers automated decontamination / ultrasound probe disinfection systems for use with semi-critical ultrasound probes and semi-invasive / non-invasive ultrasound probes. High level disinfection is required to kill the human papillomavirus (HPV virus).

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Framework Agreement Information

When does the framework run?
01 January 2019 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for 12 months to 31 December 2022

Who can take advantage?
All NHS SBS Approved Organisations. This includes any Public Sector Organisation in the UK

Overview of the framework
The agreement covers automated decontamination/disinfection systems for use with semi-critical ultrasound probes and semi-invasive / non-invasive ultrasound probes. High level disinfection is required to kill the human papillomavirus (HPV virus). The aim of this procurement is to support and work with Trusts to comply with best practice guidance on the decontamination/ disinfection of ultrasound probes from Health Protection Scotland, Health Facilities Scotland, Welsh Technical Memorandum WHTM01-06 and Irish Health Executive. Guidance is currently being developed for England to support this.

What are the benefits of using the framework?
• CLINICAL BENEFITS
The ultrasound probe is disinfected to meet guidelines and kill the human papillomavirus. The automated process removes the risk of human error. The automated system offers consistency, time efficiency, reassurance, safety and guidance compliance perspective.
• COMMERCIAL BENEFITS
Savings are achieved through the reduced costs of consumables used in the traditional three step wipe system.
• QUALITY OF SERVICE PROVISION
The experience and capability of suppliers has been robustly tested via the process to establish the framework agreement. This gives full automated HLD system from a process management, consistency, time efficiency, reassurance, safety and guidance compliance perspective, plus confidence in the approved suppliers.
• CHOICE OF SUPPLIERS
A choice of national suppliers.
• GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE
Suppliers are able to supply all regions and sub-regions of the UK.
• FLEXIBLE CONTRACT TERMS
The ability for customers to select another form of terms and conditions to govern the contract.
• OJEU AVOIDANCE
A compliant procurement exercise has been already undertaken to ensure that the framework suppliers meet all key standards and requirements, saving valuable time and resources
• DIRECT AWARD
Ability to directly award a contract to approved suppliers on the framework providing a timely and compliant route to market to meet your requirements
• MINI-COMPETITION
Opportunity to run a mini-competition to meet the bespoke requirements of each organisation as well as helping to drive further competitive pricing
• FLEXIBILITY TO MEET REQUIREMENTS
Option to directly award to approved suppliers on the framework or to run a mini-competition
• VOLUME DISCOUNT
Opportunity to gain a volume discount rebate securing good value for money
• REBATES & DISCOUNTS
Cash rebates and franchise commitment discounts on certain suppliers
• AGILE & INNOVATIVE FRAMEWORK
Suppliers will be able to bring forward new products throughout the life of the agreement
• 'ONE STOP SHOP'
The ability to source all your requirements in this area as part of a single solution

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