Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Contact
Callie Barry
callie.barry1@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI - London
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/about/procurement
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Building 3, Carrwood Park, Swillington Common Farm
Leeds
LS15 4LG
callie.barry1@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE42 - Leeds
National registration number
10881715
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/about/procurement
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law
This Contract does not involve a joint procurement. The Procurement law is Public Contract Regulations 2015.
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://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
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
Robotic Surgical Equipment and Associated Accessories and Consumables
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
To provide a Framework Agreement for Robotic Medical Equipment and Associated Accessories and Consumables inclusive of General surgeries , Laparoscopic, Orthopaedics and related accessories/consumables. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £100,000,000.00 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. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options), is £500,000,000.00 over a (2+2 year term). These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.
The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies
from suppliers not appointed to the Framework at its sole discretion. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies 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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Minimally Invasive Surgical Robotics
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
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
Comprise of master-Slave design, whereby surgical instruments are driven using haptic or equivalent controllers by a surgeon at a console
The robotic system must drive articulated surgical instruments that operate through laparoscopic ports.
Have capacity for magnified 3D and/or HD vision.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Supply / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 14
Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Warranty and Repairs / Weighting: 9
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £192,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Neurological Robotics
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33160000 - Operating techniques
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
Be able to assist in the planning of medical procedures.
Be capable of assisting and/or modifying the medical procedure(s) during a procedure (e.g. by offering alignment functionality during surgery).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Supply / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 14
Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Warranty and Repairs / Weighting: 9
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,750,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Freestanding Robotic Arms
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33160000 - Operating techniques
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
A holding device for open as well as minimally invasive surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedics and traumatology to be used with robotic equipment. Designed to be used in association with endoscopy equipment during medical procedures
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Supply / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 14
Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Warranty and Repairs / Weighting: 9
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £5,350,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend up to 48 months (Maximum duration of a 4 year Framework)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend up to 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
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, more than one or all of the 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.
The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier, however 1) NHS Supply Chain, 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework.
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.2.1, 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 eProcurement 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: 6
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: 2023/S 000-004516
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
13 March 2024
Local time
3:00pm
Changed to:
Date
18 March 2024
Local time
3:00pm
See the change notice.
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: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
14 March 2023
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
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
Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information:
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 ‘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 ITTs Open to All Suppliers.
— Select from the following ITTs:
ITT_1042 - Robotic Medical Equipment and Associated Accessories
ITT_1043 - Lot 1 - Minimally Invasive Surgical Robotics
ITT_1044 - Lot 2 - Neurological and Spinal Robots
ITT_1045 - Lot 3 - Freestanding robotic arms
Please note: you must respond to ITT_ 1042 In addition to any lots you intend to respond to.
— Click on Express Interest.
— If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond.
Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Help centre link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard.
For any technical help with the portal please contact:
Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com
Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL)
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
Inner London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
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)