# High Flow Generators

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust](/buyers/sheffield-teaching-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/contract-awards)
- Published: 13 February 2019
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: b96514de-d8b6-4e37-bae6-3b56a6c5ed38-269643
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cfdda9f-ea77-41fe-b9e3-59b5f8abc2ce

## Description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is having a product demonstration day w/c 4th March 2019\. We would like potential suppliers to come and demonstrate their product in a 1 hour timeslot for the Trust to get an understanding of what is currently on the market\. As a minimum we require all products demonstrated to have the following: Essential qualities for a high flow generator: • Must be able to deliver a variable mixture of air & oxygen to 100% oxygen with a maximum flow rate of 120-140 litres • Must have an integral oxygen analyser with LCD display, calibration function and adjustable high / low oxygen concentration alarms with mute function and visual alarm indicator • Must be portable i\.e\. usable in CT / X-ray or on a cylinder during transfer • If requires mains electrical power must have rechargeable battery function with battery capacity display • Must be robust • Must be easy to use and set up • Fittings must be secure and do not appear to disconnect easily, reducing risk of damage to or incorrect assembly of equipment • Must not be overly noisy - I believe the WHO recommends maximum values of 30-40db Desirable qualities for a High flow generator • An actual display of the flow being delivered • Adjustable audible and visual indication \(\+/- mute function\) of some or all of the following alarm conditions - circuit disconnect / leak / apnoea / flow / circuit pressure • Integrated PEEP setting If you would like the opportunity to demonstrate your equipment or require any further details, please contact Liam Batty on 01142266801 or liam\.batty@sth\.nhs\.uk\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b96514de-d8b6-4e37-bae6-3b56a6c5ed38-269643)