Non Invasive Ventilation, Sleep Therapy, CPAP and Sleep Monitoring Diagnostics

This framework starts on 29 September 2025, runs for 24 months and ends on 28 September 2027. There is an option to extend for an additional 24 months.

There are 28 suppliers, including 8 new suppliers, on the framework offering an extended product range, innovative products and more choice to customers. See the Suppliers section for a full list of suppliers on this framework.

Areas covered

There is one lot on this framework (see Product Categories section for a full list).
See our Downloads ▼ section for the full product listing on the Product Matrix.

Resilience
Our increased knowledge of the global manufacturing base following COVID-19 and subsequent global supply challenges, means we are better able to identify potential risks and mitigate them by building resilience into our sourcing strategies.
For this framework we are adopting measures including ensuring suppliers hold more stock in UK warehouses and providing forward trackers so that suppliers can build up contingency stock in the event of a supply disruption.

How to purchase from the framework

Products available via our Stocked and eDirect supply routes can be purchased using our online catalogue or through your own purchase-to-pay system.

Important notice – for stocked products only.
Following the move to Buy Price = Sell Price, new contract / framework prices will only come into effect when stock of all products at the old contract / framework price has been depleted.

To order products via the direct route:

• Our Category team will provide you with a Unique Reference Number (URN). This URN must be detailed on your purchase order to order the required equipment.
• Customers have two options to procure equipment via the framework. Trusts can either direct award if internal Standard Financial Instructions (SFIs) are followed or carry out a pricing exercise via the framework which will be managed by our Category team. Both options require trusts to request URN numbers from the Category team.

The framework also offers opportunities for call off / direct call off agreements. If you are interested in further information, please contact:

Ordering samples

Product samples are available from some of the suppliers on the framework.

Please note that the decision to supply samples, along with the unit of issue, supplied quantity, time to supply and free of charge nature of any request, is solely the decision of the relevant supplier(s).

Requests for samples should initially be discussed with your NHS Supply Chain ICS Manager. They will then work with you and the respective supplier(s) to agree requests and order on your behalf.

Product switching will be available following the start of the framework. Analysis will take place to highlight cost effective alternatives and to identify switch and rationalisation opportunities. If you are interested in further information about product switching, please speak to our Hospital Care team.
See our Useful Links section for your NHS Supply Chain ICS Manager contact details.

Information for Clinical Choice (ICC) will be available on this framework for CPAP Devices to highlight clinical suitability of alternative products which could deliver savings.
Within six months of the framework being live we expect to produce a further ICC on face masks.

The framework can support mini competitions in all product areas for further savings. If you are interested in further information, please contact:

Sustainability, net zero and social value are important elements in how NHS Supply Chain build our framework offering through the procurement process, tendering, supplier award and contract management. There are five mandatory requirements for suppliers to address supporting compliance with relevant PPNs and NHS England policy.

• Carbon Reduction Plan (PPN 006)
• Evergreen Assessment
• Modern Slavery Assessment (PPN 009)
• Social Value (PPN 002)
• NHS England Net Zero Supplier Roadmap and Horizon Scanning

Awarded suppliers meet the current milestones on the net zero roadmap and have awareness and understanding of future milestones.

Social value
See our Downloads ▼ section for further information on suppliers’ social value commitments.

Sustainable opportunities
The following sustainable opportunities are available on this framework:
Some suppliers offer a ‘ReSupply’ service for masks, which can be accessed via call off agreements with suppliers through the framework. This is a prescription like service that delivers the masks directly to the end user.

End users will have access to an online portal allowing them to request a new mask or accessories to meet their needs. This is typically renewed annually. Once approved by clinical staff, the request feeds through to the supplier who can directly ship out the goods to the end user.

As well as freeing up hospital staff time, the service reduces carbon emissions by removing the need for patients to travel to hospital or for goods to be sent to hospitals before then going on to the patient.

See our Useful links section to view the National Institute for Health and Care Guidance (NICE) guidelines on recommendations for home sleep testing devices to diagnose Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnea Syndrome.

1,058 products are being delisted. 630 of these have had no sales in the last 12 months. Alternatives are available for some of the 1,058 delisted products. However, some are not linked to National Product Codes (NPCs) due to the clinical nature and end user need of some products. Customers are recommended to make their own clinical review of alternative products.

See our Downloads ▼ section to view the full list of delisted products and details of the alternatives available.

There are 28 suppliers on this framework. They are:

• Acurable Ltd
• Armstrong Medical Ltd
• Baywater Healthcare UK Ltd
• Breas Medical Ltd
• Cavagna Group UK
• Draeger Medical
• Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd
• Flexicare Medical Ltd
• Independent Physiological Diagnostics Ltd
• Intermedical UK Ltd
• Intersurgical Ltd
• Intus Healthcare
• Lowenstein Medical UK Ltd
• Medicina Ltd
• Nihon Kohden UK Ltd
• Nowus Healthcare
• Philips Healthcare / Philips Respironics
• Radiometer Ltd
• Reflex Medical Ltd
• Remserve Medical Supplies Ltd
• ResMed UK Ltd
• Sefam Medical Ltd
• S-Med Ltd
• SomnoMed UK
• Stowood Scientific Instruments
• The Better Sleep Clinic
• Vapotherm UK Ltd
• ZOLL Medical UK Ltd

The following suppliers are being delisted at the start of the framework agreement:

• Air Liquide UK Ltd
• Aquilant Ltd
• Arcadia14 Medical Supplies UK Ltd
• Dolby Medical Home Respiratory Care Ltd
• Genx Medicare Ltd
• Meditech Systems Ltd
• Proact Medical Ltd
• Salter Labs UK T/A Airlife
• Signifier Medical Technologies Limited

There is an extensive product list from a wide range of suppliers in the market – 1,857 new products have been added and these are highlighted in the product listing. There are innovative products added to the framework, including mandibular advancement devices, Sunrise wearable diagnostic and AcuPebble.

There is one lot on this framework:
Lot 1:

• CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) Devices
• Bi-Level Devices
• High Flow Therapy
• Associated Consumables
• Accessories
• Sleep Diagnostics
• Sleep Monitoring Devices
• Sleep and Respiratory Managed Services

See our Downloads ▼ section for the full product listing, and details of any delisted lines and details of alternative products in the Framework Matrices.

Product training is available on all products from the Go Live date. To arrange please contact:

About the products
These products and their associated consumables and accessories are:

• For the management of patients to ensure breathing and respiration through Non-Invasive Ventilation in the acute and community environment.
• Devices for CPAP, Bilevel and High Flow therapy, their associated consumables, and accessories for use as monitoring and diagnostic device for Non-Invasive ventilation.
• Sleep diagnostic and monitoring devices and associated accessories for the diagnosis and monitoring of sleep related disorders in the acute and community environment.
• Sleep and respiratory managed services provision for the provision of services and goods to the NHS.

These products will be used in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), Respiratory Wards and Sleep Departments, and by community users.

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 Acute team and Out of Hospital Care team – 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.