Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
alexandra.gothard@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
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
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
Neuromodulation Devices Consumables and Associated Products 2023
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33158210 - Stimulator
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Non-exclusive Framework Agreement (FAG) for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route. Product range to include, but not limited to stimulation of; Deep Brain, Spinal Cord, Sacral Nerve, Vagal Nerve, Dorsal Route ganglion, Peripheral Nerve, Radio Frequency Pain Management, Intrathecal Drug Delivery Pumps and Dorsal Ramus Medial Branch nerve that meet the requirements of users and patients. The FAG will provide access to Neuromodulation Devices/Consumables that are associated with Neuromodulation procedures.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £187,484,968.00 for the initial term of FAG, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the FAG. The estimated value over the total FAG term (including any extension options) is £457,463,323.00
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £457,463,323
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Neuromodulation
Lot No
Lot 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31711140 - Electrodes
- 33141200 - Catheters
- 33158210 - Stimulator
- 42122410 - Pumps for medical use
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Neuromodulation Product range to include, but not limited to the supply of; Deep Brain; Spinal cord, Sacral Nerve, Vagal Nerve, Dorsal Route ganglion, Peripheral Nerve, Radio Frequency Pain Management, Intrathecal Drug Delivery Pumps and Dorsal Ramus Medial Branch nerve.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £84.5m to £86m 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
12 April 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: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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.
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-takingaccount-ofsocialvaluein-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.
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 the “Supplier Dashboard” icon and select “Prior Information Notice” towards the top right of the screen to open the list of new Prior Information Notices.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
- View PIN content by clicking on the ‘VIEW NOTICE’ button for the procurement event. This opens a PDF document.
- Express an interest by clicking on the ‘EXPRESS INTEREST’ button.