Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Woodland House
Cardiff
CF144HH
Contact
Lily Prance
Telephone
+44 29201836568
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
one.2) Information about 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
www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
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
PPE Framework
Reference number
CAV-OJEU-PROJECT46877
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted supply lines on a global basis and supply chains were severely impacted across the globe. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership – Procurement Services (NWSSP-PS) wishes to establish a framework that provides robustness NHS Wales PPE supply chains and is looking to establish a multi lot, multi supplier framework for a range of products.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £120,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
6
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Thumb Loop Gowns
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
NHS Sites and locations across Wales. It is anticipated that deliveries will be to a small number of central locations for onward delivery.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the provision of Thumb Loop Gowns. Further specification information is included in the tender documentation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
24 month extension option at the sole discretion of NHS Wales
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Lot 1 - Type IIR Fluid Resistant Surgical Face Masks (FRMS)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
NHS Sites and locations accross Wales. It is anticipated that deliveries will be to a small number of central locations for onward delivery.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the provision of Type IIR Masks. Further specification information is included in the tender documentation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
24 month extension option at the sole discretion of NHS Wales.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Lot 2 - Face Visors
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18443500 - Visors
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
NHS Sites and locations across Wales. It is anticipated that deliveries will be to a small number of central locations for onward delivery.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the provision of Visors. Further specification information is included in the tender documentation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
24 month extension option at the sole discretion of NHS Wales
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Lot 3 - Medical Nitrile Examination Gloves
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18424000 - Gloves
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
NHS Sites and locations across Wales. It is anticipated that deliveries will be to a small number of central locations for onward delivery.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the provision of Examination Gloves. Further specification information is included in the tender documentation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
24 months extension option at the sole discretion of NHS Wales
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Lot 4 - Multi Surface Wipes
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141118 - Wipes
- 33711430 - Disposable personal wipes
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
NHS Sites and locations across Wales. It is anticipated that deliveries will be to a small number of central locations for onward delivery.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the provision of Wipes. Further specification information is included in the tender documentation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
24 month extension option at the sole discretion of NHS Wales
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Lot 6 - Sourcing Agency Service Provider
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
NHS Sites and locations accross Wales. It is anticipated that deliveries will be to a small number of central locations for onward delivery.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include the following services;
Sourcing
- Sourcing
- Benchmarking
- Market engagement
- International Markets
- Consultancy Services
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
24 month extension option at the sole discretion of NHS Wales
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
1 June 2021
Local time
2:00pm
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
Tender must be valid until: 1 December 2021
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
1 June 2021
Local time
2:00pm
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
Please note additional information on this procurement:
1. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the contract in whole, in part or annul the tendering process and not award any contract.
2. Bidders should note that they will be required to enter into terms and conditions of contract as set out in the ITT and that save for matters of clarification or consistency the Contracting Authority will not negotiate the terms.
3. The Contracting Authority will not accept completed ITT's after the stated closing date.
4. This framework will only be used if current NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services contracts or frameworks cannot meet demand. The value of the framework is estimated and as noted above, this framework may not be utilised.
5. All tender costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of the bidders.
6. Prospective suppliers should note that NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services is acting on behalf of Health Boards and Trusts across NHS Wales.
7. Bidders wishing to participate should visit the Bravo e-tenderwales portal and access the itt_86779 for all tender documentation.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=110259
(WA Ref:110259)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
London
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board will allow a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period between notifying the award decision and awarding the contract.
Unsuccessful tenderers and applicants are entitled to receive reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the tenderer/applicant was unsuccessful. Should additional information be required it should be requested of the addressee in section I.1. Aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the procurement rules have the right to take action in the High Court (England and Wales). Any such action is subject to strict time limits in accordance with the Public Contracts (Amendments) Regulations 2015.