Contract Launch BriefRenewal

Renal Dialysis - New products now available

• Start date:15/11/2011End date:14/11/2012
• Contract term:15 November 2011 - 14 November 2012 (with the option to extend for 36 months)
• Supply route:Direct | Stocked | Blue Diamond | e-direct |
• Product area:Theatres |

Department: Renal Units | Satellite Units | Intensive Care

NICE Guidelines: Guidance from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
states that treatment can prevent or delay the progression of Chronic Kidney Disease, reduce or
prevent the development of complications and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

source: 2007 http://publications.nice.org.uk/chronic-kidney-disease-cg73.

• NEW PRODUCTS NOW AVAILABLE  
• please see links below to the full Product Listing and Supplier/Product Matrix
• please note - Direct route is only available on equipment. 

Opportunities to

• Save time and money - no need to go through your own OJEU tender process

Benefits

Choice

• leading suppliers on contract - providing enhanced range and value from a single source.

Save

• further savings available via ex-demonstration and trade-ins for upgrades, including software
• save by spending less time ordering - simple online ordering, reduced admin and consolidated invoicing
• save time and money - no need to go through your own OJEU tender process
• save via commitment discounts - available from selected suppliers*.

Specialist knowledge and support

• from our dedicated Account Management, Procurement, Clinical Advisors, Customer Service and Implementation teams
• same level of support provided by suppliers, when purchasing  via our framework, as when dealing direct:
  • clinical support        
  • training schemes on equipment available
  • clinical trials available - all machines available for a three week trial period, free of charge          
  • one year free warranty available on equipment          
  • commissioning, maintenance, spare parts and servicing available, including service manuals, prolonging the life of your equipment and helping your trust continue to provide first class patient care**.

Peace of Mind

• dependable deliveries and responsive service
• guaranteed compliancy with EU Public Procurement regulations - when purchasing via NHS Supply Chain
• data safety sheets - access via our online catalogue
• sustainable development - NHS Supply Chain recognises the importance of sustainable
  development in creating a better quality of life now and for future generations.
  We are certified to ISO 140001 - International Standard for Environment Management System.

Also available - Urology, Adhesive Wound Dressings and First Aid Kits, Bowel Management and Wash Products and General Absorbency and Associated Products are also available via our route.  

* Dependant on cash value spent per order.
**Maintenance packages are available from each supplier at point of sale, with schedules for planned preventative and fully comprehensive contracts. Should trusts wish to extend cover on existing equipment; this can also be purchased via our dedicated Maintenance Teams.

Please note as a result of the new contract:

• there are 14 products with changes to their unit of issue, NPC codes for these products have been adjusted to reflect this change. Please click here for full details on products affected  
• 20 product lines have been delisted, for which there are unfortunately no alternatives available via NHS Supply Chain. Please click here for full details on products affected.