Rigid Endoscopy and Associated Options and Related Services

This framework starts on 1 April 2022, runs for 48 months and ends on 31 March 2026. This includes a 24 month extension.

The framework is for the supply of Rigid Endoscopy and Associated Options and Related Services, used in the majority of surgical applications to allow endoscopists to visualize inside the body without large incisions.

See our Downloads section for the product matrix.

This framework agreement can also facilitate the following:

• The provision of loan equipment to customers to ensure continuation of service during the decommission and installation process
• The provision of equipment to customers via a rental agreement for a pre-determined period and cost.

How to Order
There are two routes available to purchase these products:

• Direct supply
• eDirect via our Online Catalogue.

Direct supply – You will need to obtain a quotation through NHS Supply Chain to benefit from National Framework Agreement Pricing.

To place an order, first contact our Endoscopy team who will give you a unique reference number to detail on your purchase order which covers the required equipment.

Contact Details

eDirect – products are ordered through our Online Catalogue but are delivered directly to you by the supplier or a courier. Some products have longer lead times than our standard 48 hours so will be delivered by the supplier or courier subject to the confirmed lead time.

eDirect products will be invoiced by NHS Supply Chain directly to your finance department. These items will be consolidated into one invoice along with any other items you order.

See our Downloads section for the product listing detailing the products, pricing information and ordering codes.

Support Services
To support you through the procurement process, we have a team available to help you. Our services include:

• Project planning
• Arranging site visits
• Conducting supplier presentations
• Facilitating equipment evaluations.

For more information, please speak your Capital ICS Manager. See our Useful Links section for contact details.

When purchasing from this framework you may be able to take advantage of additional savings opportunities through:

• Point of Sale maintenance discounts
• Multi-Trust Aggregation Spend
• Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Capital Fund promotions.

See our Useful Links section for further information about these on our Diagnostic Equipment and Services page.

• Aquilant Ltd
• Arthrex Limited
• B. Braun Medical Limited
• Conmed UK Limited
• DP Medical
• Emmat Medical
• G S Medical
• Karl Storz Endoscopy (UK) Limited
• LiteOptics Limited
• Locamed Limited
• Medtronic Limited
• Novus Med
• Olympus KeyMed
• Pentax UK Limited
• RB Medical Engineering Limited
• Richard Wolf UK Limited
• Smith and Nephew
• Stryker UK Limited.

Please note some suppliers may have outstanding conditions of award.

• Arthroscopy Scopes
• Camera Systems
• Electronic Devices
• ENT Scopes
• Gynaecology Scopes
• Instruments
• Laparoscopy Scope
• Robotic Assisted Arm
• Urology Scopes.

Mission:

We value the NHS. Our scale, experience and passion support you in the planning, purchase and management of medical equipment. Saving you time and money to concentrate on patient care.

Scale:

• The only route into the DH Capital Equipment Fund, saving the NHS millions of pounds each year
• Active supplier management from our team deliver savings opportunities direct to you
• Standard national documentation saves you time and protects your procurement.

Experience

• Team of CIPS qualified procurement experts, dedicated to each product category to provide market insights and one to one support
• Finance, Clinical, Legal and extensive NHS Procurement experience to support you through the whole process
• Thousands of successful procurements and commitment deals seamlessly delivered.

Passion:

• Free of charge support throughout the process from business case to installation of equipment and beyond
• Free of charge Capital planning service to provide a better future for your equipment base
• Our agreements are an easy route to market that will save you valuable time and provide certainty.