Scope
Reference
MED-FTS-58752
Description
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Type IIR Masks to organisations in NHS Wales.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Direct Call-Off will be the method of award for each participating organisation. Each organisation has the option of being able to buy directly from the framework agreement based on the information and product pricing provided by each supplier. This means that a participating organisation would select products based on the information that has been provided that is the closest match to the clinical and operational requirements of the organisation.
Where a participating organisation intends to call off the framework agreement by submission of an official purchase order, it may, depending on its particular requirements approach such framework participant as offers the best value for the particular requirements of the participating organisation for a particular item within the framework agreement.
To determine whether or not a framework provider is able or capable of meeting a participating organisation's specific requirements each participating organisation will consider their own requirements against information provided by the framework participant, which would include the requirements set out in the order of precedence below;
-Lead Time
-Volume Available against Requirement
-Shelf Life
-Price/Commercial Ranking
Where information is requested by a participating organisation the framework supplier should reply within the timeframe requested which should not be shorter than 48 hours from the point the request was sent via electronic means. Where a Framework supplier does not respond within this period they may not be considered for call off on that occasion.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Health Boards, Trusts, and Special Health Authorities in Wales including the organisations below and their successors;
-Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
-Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board
-Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
-Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
-Hywel Dda University Health Board
-Powys Teaching Health Board
-Public Health Wales NHS Trust
-Velindre University NHS Trust
-Heath Education and Improvement Wales
-Digital Health and Care Wales
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As found within the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
As found within the tender documents.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 March 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
25 March 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tenders must be submitted via https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 April 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Compliant Bid | PASS/FAIL |
Quality |
| Conditions of Particiaption | PASS/FAIL |
Quality |
| Technical Evaluation | PASS/FAIL |
Quality |
| Commercial | 100% |
Price |
Weighting description
Bidders responses will be evaluated in line with the criteria set out in the notice and in more detail within the Tender Documents found within eTenderWales at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html.
Other information
Payment terms
Payment terms are 30 days, all invoices must be submitted electronically and in line with NHS Wales' e-Trading Specification.
Description of risks to contract performance
The risk of endemic, epidemic, or pandemic infections materiliasing could increase the requirement of wearing Type IIR Masks in Health settings and increase requirements under the Framework Agreement.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
No preliminary market engagement had been undertaken by the authority, and due to the introduction of new procurement legislation the preliminary market engagement notice only became available on the same week this notice is being published.
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RQF
2nd Floor, Woodland House, Maes-y-Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
United Kingdom
Email: gareth.stallard@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales