Opportunity

Disposable Cubicle, Shower and Window Curtains 2021

  • NHS Supply Chain operated by North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (who are hosted by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-001899

Published 29 January 2021, 10:56pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Supply Chain operated by North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (who are hosted by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd

Don Valley House, Saville Street East

Sheffield

S4 7UQ

Contact

Bob Mason

Email

bob.mason@supplychain.nhs.uk

Telephone

+44 7920586905

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKE32 - Sheffield

National registration number

528867

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.supplychain.nhs.uk

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 the above-mentioned address

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

Disposable Cubicle, Shower and Window Curtains 2021

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Anti-Microbial treated and Non Treated disposable cubicle, shower and window curtains direct to customers via the eDirect or Direct route to market. This framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa GBP 11 930 000 and if extended the 4-year purchase value will be in the region of GBP 23 860 000, however this is approximate only and includes a forecast for growth. The values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £23,860,000

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

Anti-Microbial Treated Curtains

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 19732000 - Polypropylene
  • 39515100 - Curtains

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Various locations within the UK

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Anti-microbial treated curtains are required in a range of sizes (small, medium, large) with various hanging mechanisms. The hanging mechanisms include but are not limited to:

— eyelet

— ‘Internal hanging type’ mechanism

— ‘External hanging type’ mechanism.

Curtains with other types of hanging mechanisms can be offered as additional lines.

The curtains have non-detachable fittings, date and curtain change labels and curtain hooks.

It is anticipated that a fitting and removal service will be provided by the supplier on a quotation basis at the point of customer request, should it be required.

The products within this lot are supplied to the NHS Supply Chain customer base direct via the eDirect and Direct routes.

The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants will be required to include evidence of this with 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 and distribution. Applicants should note that if an applicant intends to commit to obtain ISO 9001:2015 at tender submission then further evidence will be asked for with their bid to provide evidence of their current position in obtaining ISO 9001:2015. The requirement is that ISO 9001:2105 is in place at prior to the commencement of the framework agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to trade with the successful applicant).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Resilience / Weighting: 5%

Price - Weighting: 80%

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £5,600,000

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 for 24 months with the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 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

It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be circa GBP 2 800 000 excluding VAT and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa GBP 5 600 000 excluding VAT.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Non Anti-Microbial Treated Curtains

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 19732000 - Polypropylene
  • 39515100 - Curtains

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Various locations within the UK

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Non anti-microbial treated curtains are required in a range of sizes (small, medium, large) with various hanging mechanisms. The hanging mechanisms include but are not limited to:

— eyelet

— ‘Internal hanging type’ mechanism

— ‘External hanging type’ mechanism.

Curtains with other types of hanging mechanisms can be offered as additional lines.

The curtains have non-detachable fittings, date and curtain change labels and curtain hooks.

It is anticipated that a fitting and removal service will be provided by the supplier on a quotation basis at the point of customer request, should it be required.

The products within this lot are supplied to the NHS Supply Chain customer base direct via the eDirect and Direct routes.

The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants will be required to include evidence of this with 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 and distribution. Applicants should note that if an applicant intends to commit to obtain ISO 9001:2015 at tender submission then further evidence will be asked for with their bid to provide evidence of their current position in obtaining ISO 9001:2015. The requirement is that ISO 9001:2105 is in place at prior to the commencement of the framework agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to trade with the successful applicant).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Resilience / Weighting: 5%

Price - Weighting: 80%

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £18,260,000

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 for 24 months with the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 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

It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be circa GBP 9 130 000 excluding VAT and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa GBP 18 260 000 excluding VAT.


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 or both 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.

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 (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities); 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. 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.2.6), 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. Please note that the maximum number of suppliers as set out in IV.1.3) is an estimate only.

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

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

The contracting authority reserves the right to require groupings of entities to take a particular form or to require

one party to undertake primary legal liability or to require that each party undertakes joint and several liability.

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

The framework agreement includes obligations with respect to environmental issues and a requirement for successful suppliers to comply with the NHS Supply Chain code of conduct.


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: 15

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: 2020/S 050-119881

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

Date

3 March 2021

Local time

3:00pm

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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

4 March 2021

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

Accessing the tender:

This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/

Applicants 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 eProcurement 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 ‘Register Here’ link to access the registration page,

— complete the registration pages.

Portal access:

If registration has been completed:

— login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/

— Applicants should download the Supplier Userguide located within the eProcurement portal.

— Select “My ITT’s”,

— Select the three ”…” to the top right hand side of the screen.

— Select “Help for Suppliers”. This will then open a new screen with a library of guidance document and a video which will guide you through how to submit a compliant bid.

Support:

Should Applicants require any system support or help to locate and submit a bid for the opportunity they should contact the Jaggaer Helpdesk on;

Tel: 0800 069 8630

Email: help_uk@jaggaer.com

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Not applicable

Not applicable

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).

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.