Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Rd, Cosham
Portsmouth
PO6 3LY
Contact
Debbie Parin
Debbie.parin@soeprocurement.nhs.uk
Telephone
+44 1489779600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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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
Provision for the supply and management of endoscopy decontamination equipment
Reference number
F14413
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking to engage with suppliers who can suggest innovative and cost effective solutions in the financing, supply and management of endoscopy decontamination equipment. A vision statement and supporting information will be available for interested parties to download via our Intend e-procurement portal w/c 29th March 2021.The Trust has not yet decided on timescales for the commencement of a procurement exercise or which procedure will be used. We intend to engage with the market to assist in options appraisal.An expression of interest in this market engagement exercise will not automatically entitle involvement in any future procurement exercise. All values shown are indicative only.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ31 - Portsmouth
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Main site or place of performance
Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Queen Alexandra Hospital currently has endoscope decontamination facilities located in three sites:• The main Endoscopy Unit, located on D Level – this unit has 4 double-chamber EWDs and storage cabinet space for 65 scopes used for the Gastroenterology service. • The Hospital Sterilization & Disinfection Unit (HSDU) on F Level – HSDU has an Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) with 3 double-chamber EWDs and storage cabinet space for 20 scopes. This unit reprocesses scopes for Theatres (D & E Level), the Surgical Outpatient Department (D Level), Urology and ENT services. There are additional storage cabinets located in these areas providing space for 65 scopes. • The Respiratory Outpatient Department on C Level – this service has an integral EDU comprising of 1 double-chamber EWD and storage for 10 endoscopes. The hospital is seeking to replace the equipment for the main unit and HSDU unit and to add an alternative storage method for the HSDU site. Vision• The Trust’s vision is for improved flexible endoscope services that is future proofed for continuing growth over the next seven to ten years. This includes validated drying cabinets to allow for longer storage times (30 days) and less wear on scopes and reprocessing equipment;• Alternative endoscope packaging (vacuum or other) to provide longer storage times for scopes used less frequently in Theatres and Outpatient areas; • Faster washer times allowing increased capacity and quicker turnaround to ensure clinical services are supported.• Modern, well maintained machinery that has minimal downtime.• A supplier that can provide an efficient service reactive to the Trust’s needs, including excellent contract management and reporting.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
5 July 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 Trust intends to engage with suppliers in online meetings via Teams in mid May 2021. Suppliers who express an interest may be invited to attend. Further details will be made available at a later stage.To express an interest in this opportunity please ensure that your company details are registered on our Intend e-procurement portal. Please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepsprovider/aspx/Home.