• Start date:01/02/2012End date:31/01/2014
• Contract term:1 February 2012 - 31 January 2014 (with the option to extend for up to 24 months)
• Supply route:Direct | Stocked | Blue Diamond | e-direct |
• Product area:Capital | Theatres |

Contract Update:

• NEW products now available
• please see links below to the full product listing
• please note - Direct route is only available on equipment.

Guidance from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) states that there are some scenarios where Intra-operative cell salvage may reduce the incidence of transfusion reactions and transfusion related infection, compared with allogenic transfusion, and may also be useful when there are difficulties with cross-matching during obstetric practice*

 * Source: 2005 http://www.nice.org.uk/TestSearch.do?searchText=blood+cell+salvage+in+obstetrics&newsearch=true#/search/?reload

Did you know? Our framework supports the Department of Health Better Blood Transfusion Initiative - for the Safe and Appropriate Use of Blood, helping to ensure Better Blood Transfusion, an integral part of NHS care.

Benefits

 Choice

• NEW - autotransfusion machines now available
• NEW - suppliers on framework
• one of the UK's widest range of Autologous Blood and Wound Drainage consumable products and equipment, providing The Complete Perioperative Solution from a single source
• leading suppliers on framework - providing enhanced range.

Save

• 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 tender process.

Innovation

• with Innovative products added to the framework.
  

Specialist knowledge and support

• from our dedicated Account Management, Procurement, Theatre Nurse 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 free of charge*
• commissioning, maintenance, spare parts, warranties 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

• guaranteed compliancy with EU Public Procurement regulations - when purchasing via NHS Supply Chain
• 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 - Wound Drainage and Post-Operative Autologous Blood Systems are also available via our route.

* Trial periods dependent upon supplier.
 **Maintenance packages are available from each supplier at point of sale, with schedules for planned preventative and fully comprehensive contracts.