Contract Overview

The Disposable Procedure Packs Framework Agreement awarded by HealthTrust Europe (HTE) is designed to support the NHS and other Public Sector Organisations in purchasing procedure packs of various descriptions from a range of reputable suppliers. The framework agreement also offers a simple, compliant and flexibility route to competitive pricing, either by the direct award criterion or through further price refresh options provisions under the framework agreement. 

Free, quick and easy to access: There is no charge to customers for accessing this framework agreement. Once you have been set up to access the framework agreement, a call-off can be made either by direct access or further competition. The process is straightforward and simply requires that an order form (access agreement) be exchanged and completed to ensure your compliance.  

Access to market leading suppliers: The majority of leading suppliers are available through the framework.  

Compliant route to market: The framework will save procurement time and cost. It is fully compliant with the Public Contract Regulations and with EU procurement directives, so you do not have to carry out a full EU compliant tender yourself.  

Product coverage: The framework offers an extensive range of procedure pack coverage of a supplier’s pack portfolio giving you access to a vast range of procedure packs Consolidation: The framework provides the incentive for customers to consolidate their requirement with one supplier  

Assigned support: HTE will provide support for call-off processes and the ongoing management of call-off agreements. Reduced costs: The framework offers customers the opportunity to reduce costs by procuring products at competitive prices breaks 

Lot 1: General Surgery and Vascular Surgery:

• Minor Pack• Major General• Major Colorectal • Laparoscopic • Rectal / Anal Pack • Breast • Varicose Veins • Thyroid • Femoral Surgery • Bariatric Surgery 

Lot 2: Orthopaedics

• Orthopaedic Day Case • Hip Arthroplasty • Knee Arthroplasty • Shoulder Arthroplasty • Arthroscopy – Knee, Hip, Shoulder, Ankle • Hand Surgery • Foot & Ankle Surgery • ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) • Spine – Lumbar, Cervical  

Lot 3: Gynaecology and Obstetrics

• Laparoscopy • Hysteroscopy • Gynaecology Abdominal • Vaginal Hysterectomy • Basic Delivery • C-Section • TVT • Perineal Tear • Neonatal • Neonatal Lumbar Puncture  

Lot 4: Urology

• TURB (Transurethral Resection of the Bladder) • TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate) • Cystoscopy • Perc (percutaneous) Pack • Laser • Renal 

Lot 5: ENT, Plastic and Dental Surgery

• Minor Ear • Major Ear • Nasal • Adenotonsillectomy • Head and Neck • Minor Plastics • Major Plastics • Cleft • Plastic Hand Surgery • Burns Pack • Breast Surgery Pack • Dental  

Lot 6: Cardio-Thoracic

• Angioplasty • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) • Valve Replacement • Thoracic  

Lot 7: Cath Lab and Radiology

• Cath Lab • Pacing • Radiology • Interventional Radiology • Angio (Manifold) Pack  

Lot 8: Neurosurgery

• Craniotomy • Laminectomy • Shunt • FOAR  

Lot 9: Ophthalmology

• Major Ophthalmic • Minor Ophthalmic • Cataract • Vitrectomy • Combined Cataract and Vitrectomy Pack Page 3 of 6  

Lot 10: Specialist Packs

• Catheter Pack • Suture Removal • Dressing Pack • Treatment Room • Anaesthetics • CVC • Epidural, • Spinal, • ICU, • NICU, • Tracheostomy • Podiatry 

Direct Award

Direct awards can be made where you are able to identify the supplier offering your organisation best value for money from the framework agreement criteria for a specific Lot. You are able to vary the weightings within a specified range via the Standard Service Proforma; which HTE will apply to the criteria to confirm the supplier to be recommended for award. A beneficiary notice will be issued by HTE to the supplier and a proposal document should be agreed by both parties appending the HTE call-off contract terms and conditions to formalise the contract.  

Mini Competition

A Trust may also exercise its right to identify the supplier offering best value for money, by way of conducting a mini competition. I you are an HTE Member Trust, contact your Account Director for further information. Alternatively, call our Customer Care team on 0845 887 5000 or email  if you are an Associate Member