Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL)
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Contact
Shaunna Lee
shaunna.lee@supplychain.nhs.uk
Telephone
+44 7970992541
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI4 - Inner London – East
National registration number
10881715
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
NHS Supply Chain
Building 3, Carrwood Park, Swillington Common Farm
Leeds
LS15 4LG
Contact
Shaunna Lee
scott.musgrave1@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE42 - Leeds
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Patient Monitoring Equipment, Bedside Equipment Alarm Monitoring Systems and Related Products and Services
Reference number
Project_975
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of the following types of Monitoring Systems: Spot Check, Vital Signs, Pre-Hospital Transport, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Compatible, Central Station, Telemetry, Foetal, Cardiac Output, Electroencephalograph and Electromyography and Transfer (individual patient modular monitor).Please note that this framework will not cover the purchase of consumables alone. For the avoidance of doubt consumables will only be in scope of the proposed Framework if purchased alongside the types of equipment, as stated in any subsequent specification. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £166 million in the first 24 months 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 of 48 months is £332 million.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £332,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Non-Specialist Patient Monitoring Equipment
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
"This Lot is for Non-Specialist Patient Monitoring Equipment designed to monitor and provide a visual output of selected physiological measurements from a patient. Clinical Monitoring areas include;
Ward based Monitoring (Vital Signs / Spot Check / Low Acuity), Acute Care Monitoring, Perioperative Monitoring, Operative Monitoring, Cardiac Care Monitoring, Neonatal/Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) Monitoring, Central Stations, Mobile Monitoring, Pre-Hospital Monitoring, Neuro Critical Care Monitoring and Neuromuscular Blockade Monitoring."
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Supply / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Warranty and Repairs / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £263,600,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £65,900,000.00 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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Specialist Patient Monitoring Equipment
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for Specialist Patient Monitoring Equipment designed to monitor and provide a visual output of selected physiological measurements from a patient. Specialised Monitoring areas include:
Foetal Monitoring (Intrapartum and Antepartum), Electroencephalogram (EEG) Monitoring, Amplitude-integrated EEG (a-EEG/CFM) Monitoring, Electromyography (EMG) Monitoring, MRI Conditional Monitoring, Cardiac Output Monitoring, Electrical Impedance Tomography Monitoring and Ultra Long-term Subcutaneous Electroencephalogram (EEG) Monitoring.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Supply / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Warranty and Repairs / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £66,400,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £16,600,000.00 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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bedside Equipment Alarm Monitoring Systems
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for Bedside Equipment Alarm Monitoring Systems, to provide an acoustic monitoring system for critical bedside alarms, designed to alert clinical staff to medical device alarms through a visual and spoken notifications system.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Supply / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Warranty and Repairs / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £500,000.00 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
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Applicants should refer to II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual Lots across the Framework Agreement.
Applicants may bid for one, more than one or all of the Lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this.
The term of contracts formed under the Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself.
NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful Suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment initiatives.
NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions.
The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier, however 1) NHS Supply Chain, 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework.
Delete if not applicable: The Supplier will be required to report to and pay a direct contract management fee to NHS Supply Chain as detailed in the tender documents.
Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding the estimate indicated at II.2.1, NHS Supply Chain does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises Applicants that the framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis. Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be priced in sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be considered a contract made in England according to English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. NHS Supply Chain is not liable for any costs (including any third party costs fees or expenses incurred by those expressing an interest, participating or tendering for this contract opportunity. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to terminate the procurement process (or part of it), to change the basis of and the procedures for the procurement process at any time, or to procure the subject matter of the contract by alternative means if it appears that it can be more advantageously procured by alternative means. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted. All communications must be made through NHS Supply Chain's eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// using the Message Centre facility linked to this particular contract notice.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
four.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
Additional information about electronic auction
Although an electronic auction will not be used to award all or part of the requirements of the Framework Agreement the use of eAuctions may be an option as part of any contracts awarded under the Framework Agreement.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-002003
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
1 February 2024
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
2 February 2024
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information:
This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows:
Registration.
1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal.
2. If not yet registered:
— Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page.
— Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.
Portal access.
If registration has been completed:
— Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// .
— Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers.
— Select from the following ITTs:
ITT_1027 - Patient Monitoring Equipment, Bedside Equipment Alarm Monitoring Systems and Related Products and Services
ITT_1028 - Lot 1 – Non-Specialist Patient Monitoring Equipment
ITT_1029 - Lot 2 - Specialist Patient Monitoring Equipment
ITT_1030 - Lot 3 - Bedside Equipment Alarm Monitoring Systems
Please note: you must respond to ITT_1027 In addition to any lots you intend to respond to.
— Click on Express Interest.
— If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond.
Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Help centre link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard.
For any technical help with the portal please contact:
Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com
Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL)
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
Inner London - East
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)