NHS Supply Chain
Link51 and Link Lockers are working with NHS Supply Chain to provide you with an extensive range of high-quality, value for money products. We hold the contract for the supply of metal storage equipment to the NHS in England and Wales for a three year period from 2009 to 2012. (contract ID NF001207).
It includes the latest in BioCote® protected lockers and steel storage products combined with design room layout and installation support services.
This direct framework agreement will allow you to order the products locally directly from us, giving the maximum flexibility with the security of national standards and OJEU compliant purchasing processes in place.
Purchasing from the NHS Supply Chain agreement, you will experience real benefits. These include:
● a comprehensive range of products tested to the latest and relevant BS/EN/ISO standards
● a core range of products with set determined prices including delivery, installation (if necessary) and packaging removal
● ability to influence further price and service benefits at a local level for larger projects and
installations
● nationally agreed terms and conditions with dispute resolution
If you would like to discuss purchasing from Link 51 or Link Lockers under the NHS Supply Chain services, please contact our customer services on 0800 1695151 or email us at nhsenquiries@link51.co.uk.
Products
Link 51and Link Lockers provide an extensive range of storage solutions that is available for every healthcare departmental need. For X ray, lockers, pharmacy, medical records, wards, even for general stores and maintenance teams, Stormor, Euro shelving and Longspan with their extensive accessory range can be used in standard or bespoke form to create a unique value for money solution to the needs of the NHS.
Importantly, the products feature BioCote® anti-bacterial coating – the only technology of its type to have its performance and capability proven in the hospital environment through peer-reviewed trials.
Significantly the successful tender process has been based on more than the wide choice and proven performance of their respective product ranges, particularly in the context of the needs of the NHS estate.
Service and Support
Key elements of service and support have played an equally vital role in that Link Lockers and Link 51 have dedicated sales teams and support services to provide fast, face-to-face contact at all levels of the NHS throughout England and Wales and this is a key factor in securing the NHS Supply Chain contract. Backed up by experienced internal sales teams, we are able to offer rapid response – from quotation through to supply and installation – while carefully co-ordinating manufacturing and delivery schedules to ensure that deadline objectives are met.”
The diversity of storage needs that are a characteristic of the NHS can see order requirements varying from one or two units through to full scale installations where the companies' project management expertise plays a key role. Whatever the size of the order, we provide the same level of service and order reaction is provided to ensure that delivery of products, all of which fulfil appropriate BS testing standards, isreliable and on time.
The benefits of a wide choice of personal storage designs – from lockers and storage cupboards to versatile, static shelving layouts and space-saving mobile concepts – are also central to the long standing success of the two companies and are directly applicable to the NHS environment.
The NHS Supply Chain Contract
