Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
magdalena.krolik3@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI4 - Inner London – East
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
one.1) Name and addresses
DHL Supply Chain Limited
Foxbridge Way
Normanton
WF6 1TL
Contact
Magdalena Krolik
Magdalena.Krolik3@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE4 - West Yorkshire
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
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
Intravenous Cannula and Associated Products
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33141220 - Cannulae
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Framework Agreement is for the supply of intravenous cannula and associated products including: Peripheral Intravenous cannulas (PIVC) – non-winged, winged and ported with wings, Metal needle winged devices with extension, Subcutaneous infusion sets with extension, Safety integrated cannulas, Safety cannulation packs and associated accessories. A catheter (small, flexible tube) placed into a peripheral vein for intravenous therapy such administering medications. The tube contains a needle which facilitates its insertion and is withdrawn when the cannula is in place.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £27,293,855 , however this is approximate only. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is around £112,790,779. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £112,790.78
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141220 - Cannulae
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
Intravenous cannula and associated products including: Peripheral Intravenous cannulas (PIVC) – non-winged, winged and ported with wings, Metal needle winged devices with extension, Subcutaneous infusion sets with extension, Safety integrated cannulas, Safety cannulation packs and associated accessories.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Education Value Added Programmes / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 5%
Price - Weighting: 70%
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: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period 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
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of
purchases for this agreement will be circa £54,861,068 and for the full 48-month term (if
extended), the anticipated value is circa £112,790,779. These values are approximate only
and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of
growth from year 1 to 4.
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
Framework Agreement.
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
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.1.5, 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.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: 13
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: 2021/S 000-009060
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
19 April 2022
Local time
3:00pm
Changed to:
Date
26 April 2022
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: 9 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 April 2022
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
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/
Candidates 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
using the URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ to access the portal.
Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by
following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' 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
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)