Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling Including Beds and Associated Products Rental and Decontamination

Description

Pressure area care products including beds, mattresses, cushions, slings, slide sheets, hoists, prevention and support aids. In addition, services associated with these type of products: rental, maintenance and decontamination. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 25 000 000 to 28 000 000 in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement. Lot 1: Beds, Cots and Accessories The scope of this lot includes, but is not limited to beds, cots and accessories, used in acute hospitals, mental health and community settings. Lot 2: Beds for Use in Specialist Areas and Accessories The scope of this lot includes specialist beds with specific complex functions to optimise the care of patients and support clinical staff providing care. The beds within lot 2 must be suitable for the acute hospital setting and advanced rehabilitation units. Lot 3: Mattresses and Accessories The scope of this lot includes Mattresses and Accessories, suitable for beds and cots in the acute and community setting, including adults, plus size and paediatric patient requirements. Lot 4: Cushions and Accessories The scope of this lot includes cushions for wheelchairs and chairs which are used to reduce pressure. Lot 5: Prevention and Support Aids This lot is for prevention and support aids suitable for reduction in risk of pressure sores. The products and systems included in this lot are used for measuring, assessing and relieving pressure and Support Aids for offloading pressure to reduce the risk of pressure damage. Lot 6: Hoists and Accessories The scope of this lot includes hoists and accessories which are used for transferring by lifting and moving a person. Lot 7: Standing Aids and Accessories The scope of this lot includes electric and manual standing and transfer aids and accessories, for people with weight bearing ability. The products are assistive technologies designed to support people who have difficulty transferring between sitting and standing positions and between seated and sustaining a standing position. Lot 8: Transfer Equipment Patient transfer aids are for safe patient handling and make this task easy and convenient. The correct transfer device can assist in rehabilitation of the patient, reduce morbidity and preserve dignity. Lot 9: Slings and Accessories The scope of this lot is slings and accessories for transferring by lifting and moving a person. Lot 10: Slide Sheets Slide sheets are friction reducing devices that enable the moving and repositioning of patients up and down the bed as well as between surfaces. The slide sheet consists of 2 layers that work together to reduce friction. Lot 11: Bathing Equipment and Accessories Bathing equipment are assistive devices that enable people to bathe more safely and easily, for the healthcare professional assisting as well as the person bathing. Lot 12: Rental and Decontamination For the rental and decontamination of equipment covered in this framework agreement.