Opportunity

The Provision Artificial Intelligence (A.I), Imaging and Radiotherapy Equipment, Associated Products and Diagnostic Imaging

  • NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS)

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-001066

Published 19 January 2021, 1:34pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS)

Halyard Court, 31 Broadway, The Quays

Salford

M50 2UW

Contact

Andrew Payne

Email

andrew_payne@nhs.net

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - UNITED KINGDOM

National registration number

05280446

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.sbs.nhs.uk

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://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36108&B=NHSSBS

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36108&B=NHSSBS

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Joint venture between the Department of Health and Steria

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

The Provision Artificial Intelligence (A.I), Imaging and Radiotherapy Equipment, Associated Products and Diagnostic Imaging

Reference number

10034

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 33100000 - Medical equipments

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms along with the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1a AI Software

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1b AI Platforms

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 PACS and RIS

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4 CT Scanners

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5 Angiography/Fluoroscopy

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 6 Bone Densitometry

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 7 Gamma Cameras

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 8 Mammography

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 9 Breast Imaging

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 10 MRI Scanners

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 11 Mobile Image Intensifiers

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 12 Ultrasound

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 13 Bladder Scanners

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 14 X-Ray General and Mobile

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 15 Cardiac Catheter Laboratory Imaging Equipment

Lot No

15

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 16 Dental

Lot No

16

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 17 Radiotherapy

Lot No

17

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

LOT 18 Radiation Protection Consumables

Lot No

18

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

M50 2UW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.

The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £360,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


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

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 40

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: 2019/S 111-271083

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

23 February 2021

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 48 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

23 February 2021

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.3) Additional information

The duration referenced in Section II 1.4) is for the placing of orders.

The value provided in Section II 1.4) is an estimate. We cannot guarantee to

successful suppliers any business through this framework agreement. Spend and volumes

may vary throughout the life of the framework agreement from the anticipated levels given

in this notice.

The framework will be for the benefit, and on behalf, of public sector bodies, details of

such bodies can be accessed at: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreementssupport

In addition, if provided for in the contract documents, NHS SBS may extend the scope and

benefit of the framework agreement to private sector bodies, subject to the approval of

NHS SBS. Whilst NHS SBS is not required by procurement legislation to do so, it has

extended the principles of public procurement rules to provide its private sector customers

with the best value and open and transparent procurement procedures.

The envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement, stated in

IV.1.3) is an estimate and is subject to change.

Please respond through the EU Supply tender portal, tender reference; 42794 by 12:00 noon on 15th February 2021.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

NHS Shared Business Services

31 Broadway

Salford

M50 2UW

Email

andrew_payne@nhs.net

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

NHS Shared Business Services

31 Broadway

Salford

M50 2UW

Email

andrew_payne@nhs.net

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

Tender procedures include a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point

information on the award of the contract is communicated to bidders. This period

allows unsuccessful bidders to seek further debriefing from the contracting authority

before the contract is entered into. Such information should be requested from

NHS SBS. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully

resolved the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who

have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought

promptly.

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

NHS Shared Business Services

31 Broadway

Salford

M50 2UW

Email

andrew_payne@nhs.net

Country

United Kingdom