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Combining equipment purchasing requirements to achieve savings based on volume

A Multi Trust Aggregation (MTA) opportunity is where we at NHS Supply Chain combine (aggregate), similar capital requirements from multiple trusts, across different product areas in order to achieve greater discounts from our suppliers, making savings for your trust.

Key dates to confirm requirements and funding approval to NHS Supply Chain: Large Diagnostic Capital Equipment Including Mobile and Services.

2024 – Dates For Your Diary

Medical Devices

5

June
2024

11

September
2024

6

November
2024

8

January
2025

Endoscopy

3

May
2024

12

July
2024

18

October
2024

10

January
2025

Diagnostics and Pathology

5

June
2024

11

September
2024

6

November
2024

8

January
2025

Medical Devices

  • Anaesthesia / Ventilators
  • Diathermy
  • Lasers
  • Neonatal
  • Operating Tables
  • Patients Monitoring
  • Patient Stretchers and Trolleys
  • Phototherapy
  • Theatre Lights and Pendants (ASMS)

Endoscopy

  • Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
  • Rigid Endoscopy

Diagnostics and Pathology

  • External Defibrillation Devices
  • ECG Devices
  • Pharmacy Refrigeration

Our MTA Process

NHS Trust

Confirm and commit final requirements to NHS Supply Chain by MTA key date

NHS Supply Chain

  • Confirm to NHS trusts that MTA will go ahead
  • Negotiate further discounts with supplier
  • Provide NHS trusts with new quotes at discounted prices
  • Issue each NHS trust with unique reference number (URN)
  • Confirm total savings that have been achieved

NHS Trust

Submit PO to NHS Supply Chain at agreed purchase price, 30 days after URN

See our Useful Links section for Category Contacts – please get in touch to find out more about how you can partner with us to deliver best value. You can also view our MTA Calendar FAQs.