External Defibrillation Devices, Resuscitation and Simulation Manikins and Related Accessories
This framework starts on 12 August 2019, runs for 24 months and ends on 11 August 2021. There is an option to extend for an additional 24 months.
Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) are portable electronic devices that give clear visual and audible step-by-step guidance in a sudden cardiac arrest situation. If needed, it can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm. These are widely used within the community.
There are two types of defibrillator, the Manual Override (used by the emergency services) and the Manual Defibrillator (used by medical professionals in ambulance or hospital environments).
The procedure involves the delivery of an electric shock to the heart which enables the heart muscles to re-establish normal rhythm.
Support Services
We are pleased to offer a range of products and services and have a team on hand to support you throughout the procurement process. Services include:
- Arranging site visits
- Conducting supplier presentations
- Facilitating equipment evaluations
- Project planning.
For further information please contact your NHS Supply Chain Account Manager.
AEDs in Schools
See our Useful Links 🔗 section for more information on Automatic External Defibrillators in schools.
There are 18 suppliers in total on this framework, of which:
- Four suppliers are new to NHS Supply Chain
- Seven suppliers are new to the framework
- 11 suppliers are incumbent.
| Suppliers | Incumbent | New |
| Aero Healthcare Ltd | X | |
| BOC Ltd | X | |
| Cardiac Science Holdings UK Ltd | X | |
| Imperative Training Ltd | X | |
| Intermedical (UK) Ltd | X | |
| Laerdal Medical Ltd | X | |
| Mindray UK Ltd | X | |
| Nihon Kohden UK Ltd | X | |
| Ortus Technology Ltd | X | |
| Philips Healthcare | X | |
| Prometheus Medical Ltd | X | |
| Reliance Medical Ltd | X | |
| Schiller UK Ltd | X | |
| Simulaids UK Ltd | X | |
| SISK Healthcare (UK) Ltd | X | |
| Stryker UK Ltd | X | |
| WEL Medical Ltd | X | |
| ZOLL Medical UK Ltd | X |
There are seven lots on this new framework, see below:
- Lot 1 - Automated External Defibrillators for hospital and public access use
- Lot 2 - Automated External Defibrillators with manual override
- Lot 3 - Manual Defibrillators suitable for hospital
- Lot 4 - Manual Defibrillators suitable for ambulance
- Lot 5 - Mechanical chest compression devices
- Lot 6 - Resuscitation manikin
- Lot 7 - Simulation manikin (NEW category from previous framework)
For more information please contact your NHS Supply Chain Account Manager.
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