Maternity, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Products

The framework agreement will look to include the following range of products: conception aids; sperm collection & processing - counting chambers, sperm rinse, sperm straws; ART media & oil; ART micromanipulation pipettes - biopsy, handling, hatching, holding, denudation, ICSI, PZD; ART catheters & needles - embryo transfer, oocyte retrieval, IUI; ART cryopreservation products - straws, tubes, vitrification kits, warming kits, birthing aids - balls, pillows; maternity creams, gels & ointments; foetal dopplers; amnioscope; amniocentesis needle; chorionic villus sampling needle; foetal blood sampling; intrauterine pressure monitoring; umbilical catheter; amniotic hook; cervical ripening products; obstetric forceps; assisted delivery devices; episiotomy scissors; post-partum haemorrhage management; umbilical cord clamps; baby bath; heel warmers, rental agreements for inflatable birthing pools and maternity TENS machines, supply of inflatable birthing pools and associated accessories, hysterosonography consumables, cell sampling products, uterine maipulators, uterine curettes, uterine sounds, forceps, pessaries & bladder support devices, scissors, word catheter, cervix dilators, vaginal speculums, maternity pads, menstrual cups, period underwear, period tampons, period pads, pant liners. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £28,500,000 to £30, 000,000 inc VAT 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. The estimated value over the total framework agreement term is £120,000,000 inc VAT.