Total Patient Assessment Device Solutions

Procurement completed in line with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023).

This framework starts on 4 August 2026, runs for 24 months and ends on 3 August 2028. There is an option to extend for an additional 24 months.

This combines the former Patient Assessment Devices, Blood Pressure Cuffs and Support Products and Thermometer Device and Support Products frameworks.

There are 40 suppliers, including 4 new suppliers, on the framework offering an extended product range and more choice to customers. See the Suppliers section for a full list of suppliers on this framework.

Areas covered

There are 5 lots on this framework (see Product Categories section for a full list). 

See our Downloads ▼ section for the full product listing on the Framework Matrices.

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 fast selling and high demand products are stocked in our depots and any issues in supply are identified and communicated directly with us. This may require suppliers to ringfence the product for us 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 product at the old contract / framework price has been depleted

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 Acute Team.

See our Useful Links section for your NHS Supply Chain ICS Manager contact details.

The framework can support mini competitions for further savings on the following areas:

• Tongue depressors
• Stethoscopes (including pinard foetal)
• Torch examination pens
• FOB watches
• Reflex hammers
• Sphygmomanometers (digital, android and floor models)
• Tympanic thermometers
• Phase change thermometers
• Medical weighing scales (inc. medical / diaper weighing scales and personal scale accessories)
• Height measures
• Examination lighting
• Magnified lighting
• Tuning Forks.

The framework will have a Value Based Procurement opportunity for non-contact thermometers (a case study conducted by one supplier provides evidence of accuracy).

If you are interested in further information on these savings opportunities, please contact Penny Taylor-Jones via:

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:

• The product specification states in Section 6.39 “Compliance with UK Government Timber Procurement policy” and all Tongue depressors need to be sustainably sourced.
• Disposable (single use) Blood Pressure Cuffs vs multiple use (multiple patient) Blood Pressure Cuffs. Opportunities to be investigated as part of the ongoing management of the framework.
• Non-Contact Thermometers awarded
  • A case study conducted by one supplier states that use of non-contact thermometer eliminates 1.2 metric tonnes of plastic waste per year
  • The case study identifies potential financial annual savings of £1,015,238.

If you are interested in more information on the case study, please contact Penny Taylor-Jones via email at:

The framework incorporates expectations aligned with NICE, DHSC and NHS England guidance. 

The specification includes updated digital requirements to support trusts in their own local decision‑making processes.

NHS Supply Chain is exploring a pipeline of Information for Clinical Choice (ICCs) to support communication on products within this framework.

685 products are being delisted. 220 of these have an identified alternative.

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

There are 40 suppliers on this framework. They are:

• Acurable Limited
• Albert Waeschle Ltd
• Alivecor Ltd
• Cardinal Health UK 432 Ltd
• Crest Medical Ltd
• Draeger Medical
• Drive Devilbiss Healthcare Ltd
• GBUK Healthcare
• GE Medical Systems Ltd
• GM Instruments
• Health-Care Equipment & Supplies Co Ltd
• Henleys Medical Supplies Ltd
• Henry Schien Medical
• KCI Medical Ltd (3M)
• Kinetik Medical Devices Ltd
• Marsden Weighing Machine Co Ltd
• Medi Uk Ltd
• Mediq Healthcare UK Ltd
• Medscience Distribution Ltd
• NISSHA Medical Technologis Ltd
• P3 Medical Ltd
• PD Neurotechnology Ltd
• Philips Electronics UK Ltd
• PMS (Instruments) Ltd
• Proact Medical Ltd
• Prospect Diagnostics Ltd
• Reflex Medical Ltd
• Reliance Medical Ltd
• Rudolf Riester GMBH
• Schuco International (London) Ltd
• Seca Ltd
• Sterimed Medical Implants UK Ltd
• Timesco Healthcare Ltd
• Trimedika Ltd
• Uniphar Medtech
• Uniplex UK Ltd
• Valley Northern
• Walters Medical Ltd
• Welch Allyn UK Ltd
• Williams Medical Supplies PLC.

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

• Almond Nursing Ltd
• Arbarr Electronics Ltd
• Arcadia 14 Medical Supplies Ltd
• Brandon Medical Company Ltd
• Braun & Co Ltd
• CIGA Healthcare Ltd
• Denward Manufacturing Ltd
• DS Medical
• Eden Medical
• G H Zeal Ltd
• Inbody UK
• Leo Medica Europe Ltd
• Masimo UK
• Medical Indicators Europe Ltd
• Medline Industries Ltd
• Merlin Industries (International) Ltd
• Microlife Health Management Ltd
• Mindray UK Ltd
• Oscartech UK
• Parburch Medical Development Ltd
• Plasmic Healthsciences UK Ltd
• Praxis Medical Ltd
• Rocket Medical PLC
• Sense4Care
• Steris Solutions Ltd
• Syringa Wholesales Distributor
• THD UK Ltd
• Tristel Solutions Ltd
• White Medical
• Worldlink Resources Ltd.

There is an extensive product list from a wide range of suppliers in the market.

There are 5 lots on this framework:

• Lot 1: Blood Pressure Monitors with Blood Pressure Cuffs
• Lot 2: Thermometer Devices and Related Consumables
• Lot 3: Patient Weighing Scales and Measuring Devices
• Lot 4: Patient Assessment Devices and Kits
• Lot 5: Personal Health Monitors and Kits.

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 when purchasing products is available from the relevant supplier. To arrange please contact Penny Taylor-Jones at:

About the products

The products listed on this framework are used across a wide range of departments and roles as they are for patient monitoring, i.e. stethoscopes and blood pressure monitoring.

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.