Planning

Purchase of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) Misting Units - Decontamination Equipment

  • NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-004232

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03a4d4

Published 10 February 2023, 3:30pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Alder House, Alder Court, St Asaph Business Park

St Asaph

LL17 0JL

Email

Casey.Chapman@wales.nhs.uk

Telephone

+44 1745366801

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Purchase of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) Misting Units - Decontamination Equipment

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Due to Health & Safety risks and the time taken to decontaminate using the existing Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) systems, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is looking to transition to an alternative method of decontamination using Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) for Domestic Services pan-BCUHB.

The Health Board is seeking to purchase eight large Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) based acid misting units. The machine must be compatible for use within a clinical healthcare environment, using a stable Hypochlorous Acid that meets the required UK regulations.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £80,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
  • 39330000 - Disinfection equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
  • UKL12 - Gwynedd
  • UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Due to Health & Safety risks and the time taken to decontaminate using the existing Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) systems, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is looking to transition to an alternative method of decontamination using Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) for Domestic Services pan-BCUHB.

The Health Board is seeking to purchase eight large Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) based acid misting units. The machine must be compatible for use within a clinical healthcare environment, using a stable Hypochlorous Acid that meets the required UK regulations. The following will be required as part of the specification.

Misting Unit Requirements:

Misting rate - 60ml/min

Size of mister – approx. 35x35x73cm

Capacity - 4L

To produce a dry mist of under 5microns

Machine/Equipment must be able to disperse a vapour with minimum coverage of a six bed hospital bay (approximately, 200 cubic metres) which can be remotely activated from outside the room.

Machine/Equipment must have an Aeration Unit to disperse vapour within non-vented areas.

Machine/Equipment must be easy cleanable with a build quality which is fit for use within a clinical environment.

Machine/Equipment must be easy to handle for one person, on its own trolley system, which is compatible for movement on internal & external surfaces.

Machine/equipment must have a minimum of 12 months warranty with technical support/site response within 24 hours.

Machine/equipment must be supplied with vent & smoke detection covers.

Solution/product used must have proven stability for a period of 12 months and meet the required UK regulations for use in a clinical environment. Evidence of Registration required.

Solution/product must be supplied in 5 litre containers.

The machine and solution must have been tested and validated within a real-time, clinical setting through an independent registered laboratory.

A minimum of one NHS Healthcare reference site who are actively using the machine/equipment and solution must be provided as part of the response.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

22 February 2023


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

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=128764.

(WA Ref:128764)