
Contract Launch BriefRenewal
Patient, Blood and Fluid Temperature Management (formerly Patient, Blood and Fluid Warming)
Ref:2011/S 90 - 145935
Gateway ref:15895
- Start date:12/08/2011End date:11/08/2013
- Contract term:12 August 2011 - 11 August 2013 (with the option to extend for 24 months)
- Supply route:Stocked |
Blue Diamond |
e-direct |
- Product area:Theatres |
NHS Supply Chain is pleased to announce the renewal of the Patient, Blood and Fluid Temperature Management (formerly Patient, Blood and Fluid Warming) contract.
Please see a link to all supplier contact details and a supplier/product matrix below.
A number of products within Patient, Blood and Fluid Warming Temperature Management do have extended lead times to allow for shipping from different countries into the UK or if they are manufactured to order. This will be communicated at the point of order.
Complementary contracts
Patient Temperature Management, pilot
NHS Supply Chain is pleased to announce a pilot contract that will complement the range available on the Patient, Blood and Temperature Management contract. Patient Temperature Management will include:
- chemically warmed blankets
- electrically warmed blankets
- intravenous patient warming and cooling
- water warmed blankets
Products on this contract are now available to order.
Delisted items
Any delisted lines are yet to be finalised. Please contact your account manager for further details.
Opportunities to

- One national price for 3M Bair Hugger Forced Air Warming Blankets - Speak to your account manager for potential savings

- Covidien price reductions on a range of Warming Blankets
Benefits
Opportunities to saVe with Commitment Discounts
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3M (formerly Arizant) will be offering a commitment discount on Blood and Fluid Warming products on an individual basis - contact your account manager for further details
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Covidien continue to offer a commitment discount on Patient Warming Blankets with an opportunity to save up to 28%
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GE Healthcare will provide a commitment discount for the Enflow consumables, available on a trust by trust basis
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Smith Medical offer a commitment discount on Fluid Warming with an opportunity to save up to 24%.
Please see link to full commitment discount details below
Improved Range
- five new key suppliers, NHS Supply Chain can cater for all your patient warming needs
- market leading suppliers on contract
- new comprehensive range will negate the need for individual tenders
- competitive pricing
New Category - Patient Cooling
The introduction of Patient Cooling is a new addition for NHS Supply Chain. All key suppliers within this market have been awarded, so NHS Supply Chain can offer a complete package for Patient Temperature Management.
Product categories
- blanket and fluid warming cabinets
- blood and fluid warming - hardware and consumables
- neonatal warming systems
- passive insulating blankets
- patient cooling - blankets, clothing and pads
- patient warming blankets
- patient warming clothing
- patient warming mattresses
Suppliers
- 3M (Formerly Arizant UK Ltd)
- Armstrong Medical NEW
- Cardiac Services NEW
- Central Medical Supplies Ltd
- Charter Kontron NEW
- Covidien (UK) Commercial Ltd
- Elgin Medical Ltd
- GE Healthcare Ltd
- Genesys Medical NEW
- Inditherm Medical Ltd
- Smiths Medical Ltd
- Stryker NEW
NHS Supply Chain can now offer you the choice and range you need.
Should you require further information about this contract, including pricing and how to order the products, please contact your NHS Supply Chain account manager using the link below.
Contact your local Account Manager 