Electrodes, Ultrasound Gels, Defibrillation and Related Consumables

This framework starts on 1 February 2024, will run for 24 months and ends on 31 January 2026. There is an option to extend for an additional 24 months.

ECG Electrodes are used to produce an electrocardiogram (ECG), a recording of the heart’s electrical activity. ECG Electrodes are used for long-term and short-term monitoring, and stress testing.

ECG Electrodes are commonly used in A&E, ambulances, and theatres, mostly in cardiology.

Defibrillation consumables are also used in Cardiology, aiding devices that send electrical pulses to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat.

Ultrasound gel is a water-based gel used to facilitate ultrasound scans. It is commonly used in maternity wards and urology.

Capital Equipment

See our Useful Links section for information relating to ECG Machines and Defibrillators.

Information for Clinical Choice (ICC) is available on Adult ECG Electrodes. See our Useful Links section to find out more.

National Pricing Matrix (NPM) – allows you to benefit from a discounted pricing structure from a supplier in return for either a value or volume commitment, for an agreed time period. See our Downloads section if you are interested in making savings via the NPM. Please contact our Hospital Care Team to find out what these new opportunities could mean for your trust.

From April 2022 all of our frameworks have adopted the Procurement Policy Notice 06/20. The suppliers on this framework have demonstrated their plans for fighting climate change.

Sustainability

We are continually working with our suppliers on their sustainability agenda to reduce packaging waste and exploring ways to reduce our products air miles (UK based manufacturing). Any developments will be communicated to trusts when available.

282 lines will be delisted.

See our Downloads ▼ section for the full list of delisted lines and details of all alternative products.

There are 38 suppliers in total on this framework.

*Please note some suppliers are subject to conditions of award.

Three suppliers have not returned their signed framework agreements: Cardiac Services, Philips Electronics UK Limited and Vyaire Medical Products Limited.

• 3M United Kingdom PLC
• Ambu Limited
• British Heart Foundation
• Cardiac Services
• Cardinal Health UK 432 Limited
• ConMed UK Limited
• Ebrington (NI) Limited
• Electro Spyres Healthcare Limited
• Fannin UK Limited
• GE Medical Systems Limited
• GenX MediCare
• GS Medical Healthcare
• Henleys Medical Supplies Limited
• Henry Schein UK Holdings Limited
• It’s Interventional Limited
• Lyreco UK Limited
• Medevolve Limited
• Meditrade UK Limited
• MedScience Distribution Limited
• Mindray UK Limited
• Neoventa Medical Limited
• NISSHA Medical Technologies Limited
• Optimum Medical Solutions Limited
• Ortus Technology Limited
• OscarTech UK Limited*
• Philips Electronics UK Limited
• Reflex Medical Limited
• Reliance Medical Limited*
• Rocket Medical Plc
• Schiller UK Limited
• Sharon Services (UK) Limited
• SP Services Limited
• Stryker UK Limited*
• Surgical Holdings
• Techmed Charts UK Limited
• Vyaire Medical Products Limited
• Walters Medical Limited
• Zoll Medical UK Limited.

There are nine Lots on this new framework:

• Lot 1: Ultrasound Gels
• Lot 2: Adult ECG Electrodes
• Lot 3: Paediatric / Neonatal ECG Electrodes
• Lot 4: Neurology Electrodes, Needles, and Cables
• Lot 5: Pre-Wired Electrodes
• Lot 6: Foetal Scalp Electrodes
• Lot 7: Abdominal CTG Belts
• Lot 8: Defibrillation Electrodes and Pads
• Lot 9: Related Consumables

Choice

• Leading suppliers on contract – providing enhanced range and value from a single source.

More savings

• Pay less – with NHS Supply Chain you have a wider range of product options so you can select the ones that are fit for purpose and value for money.
• Leave your tendering to us – spend less time and money on tendering and let our procurement specialists undertake it on your behalf.
• Back office savings – the efficiency of our service, ranging from e-ordering to consolidated deliveries, enables significant back office savings.

More value

• An integrated approach – the financial benefits of NHS Supply Chain go beyond just product prices. Our approach is an integrated one that reduces cost throughout the supply chain, from raw materials to global logistics, resulting in a much lower total cost.
• Purchasing through our route – when there are changes in the market, we can help minimise the impact of price rises and give support with cost saving initiatives.

Our knowledge and expertise

• Dedicated Hospital Care and Out of Hospital Care Teams – your day to day contact for all queries. They will help you identify savings opportunities, solve any issues on your behalf and ensure high service levels are always met.
• NHS Supply Chain Buyers – procurement specialists in their product fields who can give expert advice on new and alternative products.
• Implementation Team – experts in helping you set up the new processes and training required when introducing new products.
• Customer Services Team – with the daily support provided by our dedicated and knowledgeable advisors and service managers you know you are in safe hands.
• Customer Assurance – providing customers with the confidence and assurance of products using a process of clinical evaluation and engagement with clinical users. This ensures all products are clinically assured by the CaPA process, supported by engagement with customers.

Peace of mind

• Dependable deliveries – having access to the know-how and resources of one of the world’s largest logistics companies means we can offer unrivalled dependability and responsiveness when it comes to our delivery services.
• Framework agreement – awarded in accordance with UK procurement legislation.
• Sustainability – Sustainable procurement is embedded into our category management processes to ensure that our suppliers meet requirements for carbon reduction plans, evergreen assessment, modern slavery, social value and NHS England net zero supplier roadmap. Additionally, our logistics partner is certified ISO14001.