Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
Contact
Lisa-Marie Stead
Lisa-Marie.Stead@supplychain.nhs.uk
Telephone
+44 7920084563
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI4 - Inner London – East
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
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
DHL Supply Chain Limited
Foxbridge Way, Normanton
Normanton
WF6 1TL
Contact
Lisa-Marie Stead
Lisa-Marie.Stead@supplychain.nhs.uk
Telephone
+44 7920084563
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE45 - Wakefield
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement
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
Super Absorbent Gels
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock/Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct route for Super Absorbent Gel products for use in cleaning spillages of fluid, including but not limited to Absorbent Gel Sachets, Shaker Pots, Sheets and Tubs.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £668
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Precise quantities are unknown, initial expenditure at cost in the first year is expected to be in the region of £167,000. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term will be in the region of £668,000.
Applicants will be required to provide evidence, as part of their tender submission, that they hold (in date) the following certifications:
- It will be a requirement of the tender process for all Applicants to hold (in-date) ISO9001:2015 accredited by
the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or equivalent) 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. 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.
- Public Liability Insurance of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant
- Product Liability Insurance in the name of the Applicant of £5m per claim or £5m per claim and in the annual
aggregate
- Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Directive
93/42/EEC or Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (where applicable).
two.2.14) Additional information
This Framework Agreement is anticipated to have the option to extend for up to a further 36 months in addition to the initial 12 month period upon review. Any extension (or extensions) will be solely at the discretion of NHS Supply Chain.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
17 September 2021
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 and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.
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 under the Contract.
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 (RFI) document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement, then please follow the below instructions.
Follow the link to the eProcurement Portal: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
Please select the ‘SQs Open To All Suppliers’ link and select SQ_15 RFI – Super Absorbent Gels
Select Express interest
Select the ‘My Responses’ tab and please complete and attach the RFI within Section 1.1.2
Select ‘Submit Response’