Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
brinley.smith@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
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
Endoscopy, Endourology & Oncology Ablation Consumables and Associated Products
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The framework agreement with cover Endoscopy, Endourology & Oncology Ablation Consumables and Associated Products. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £100,000,000 to £105,000,000 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. An estimated annual value of £426,000,000 over a (2+2 year term).
The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this within their tender submission.
- ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) to cover all segments of the Applicant's (and the product's) supply chain. This should include but not be limited to manufacturing, storage, distribution and customer service. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. If such certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain and provide evidence of ISO9001:2015 or equivalent for all relevant parties in the supply chain.
- Public Liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant
- Product Liability Insurance cover in the name of the Applicant of £Xm per claim or £Xm per claim and in the annual aggregate
- -Declaration of Conformity and UKCA Certification to demonstrate compliance to UK Medical Device
Regulations 2002 or Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to d-Declaration of Conformity and UKCA Certification to demonstrate compliance to UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 or Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC or Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (where applicable).
If an Applicant commits to obtain ISO9001:2015 or equivalent quality standard certificate, Public Liability Insurance or Product Liability Insurance certification at the time of their tender submission then the requirement is that such certification is in place prior to the commencement date of the framework agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to place orders with the successful Applicant).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £426,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Endoscopy
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33141200 - Catheters
- 33141210 - Balloon catheters
- 33141240 - Catheter accessories
- 33153000 - Lithotripter
- 33612000 - Medicinal products for functional gastrointestinal disorders
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
To cover Endoscopy consumables and accessories.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £65,000,000 to £70,000,000 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
Endourology
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33141200 - Catheters
- 33141210 - Balloon catheters
- 33141240 - Catheter accessories
- 33141323 - Biopsy needles
- 33153000 - Lithotripter
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
To cover Endourology consumables and accessories.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £28,000,000 to £30,000,000 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
Oncology Ablation
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33160000 - Operating techniques
- 33165000 - Cryosurgical and cryotherapy devices
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
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
To cover Oncology Ablation consumables and accessories.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £5,000,000 to £8,000,000 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.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
29 May 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.
The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.
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/bulk buy initiatives.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.
The NHS has adopted PPN 06/20 (taking account of Social Value in the award of Government Contracts) 2022, and therefore this future Framework Agreement will include some qualitative evaluation questions on Social Value with a min. weighting of 10% towards the award. For more information on Social Value and to understand what’s included in Social Value, please see:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking-account-of-social-value-in-the-award-of-central-government-contracts. In addition, from April 2023: the NHS will adopt the Government’s ‘Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans‘ (PPN 06/21) requiring all suppliers with new contracts for goods, services, and/or works with an anticipated contract value above £5 million per annum, to publish a carbon reduction plan for their direct emissions. From April 2024, the NHS will expand this requirement for all new contracts, irrespective of value. From April 2024, the NHS will expand this requirement for all new contracts, irrespective of value.
NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right not to as part of any future tender process. Further information in respect of the lot strategy will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement.
As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the Request for Information document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please follow the below instructions;
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 “SQs Open to All Suppliers”.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
- Find FTS PIN Endoscopy, Endourology & Oncology Ablation Consumables and Associated Products and click on the blue text.
- Express an interest by clicking on the ‘EXPRESS INTEREST’ button in the top right corner.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOCUMENT
- The Request for Information Document will then be sent to you via the Jaggaer Messaging Centre.
- Applicants will have until the 9th of February 2024 to complete and return the Request for Information document.