- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Aneurysm Clips
- Lot 2. Cerebral Spinal Fluid Management
- Lot 3. Cranial Closure
- Lot 4. Neurosurgical Drills and Accessories
- Lot 5. Neurosurgical Navigation & Monitoring
- Lot 6. Neurosurgical Miscellaneous Products
- Lot 7. Neurosurgical Radiology Products
- Lot 8. Neurosurgical Innovation
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
2nd Floor Woodland House, Maes-Y-Coed Road, Heath
Cardiff
CF14 4TT
Telephone
+44 2921836462
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
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://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
All Wales Framework for Supply of Neurology Consumables
Reference number
CAV-OJEU-PROJECT47130
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
HS Wales Shared Services Partnership invites interested Suppliers to tender for a National Framework Agreement for the Supply of Neurology Consumables.
The University Hospital of Wales is the specialist Neurosurgery Centre for Wales. Emergency neurosurgery and cranial neurosurgery previously undertaken at Morriston Hospital, Swansea has now been transferred to the University Hospital of Wales.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £6,158,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Aneurysm Clips
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: An aneurysm clip is a metal clip which is placed over the neck of an Aneurysm to treat.
Neurosurgery is a high risk and complex specialty with a high proportion of emergency and urgent work. It is a diverse specialty and includes acute and longer term care, of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull and spine. It incorporates the management of patients with tumours, haemorrhages, hydrocephalus, trauma, spinal degenerative disease, congenital abnormalities, intractable pain, movement disorders, epilepsy and some mental disorders. There are close links with Neurology, Critical Care, Paediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology.
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
There is an option to extend at the sole discretion of NHS Wales for two further twelve month periods.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Cerebral Spinal Fluid Management
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2A: Cerebral Spinal Fluid Management - Cerebral Catheters and Accessories. Cerebral Catheters are used to facilitate drainage of Cerebral Spinal Fluid from the ventricles by means of a silicone catheter with or without an antibiotic coating, made of a barium-impregnrated radiopaque silicone material
Lot 2B: Cerebral Spinal Fluid Management - Cerebral Reservoirs. Cerebral Reservoirs are used to facilitate aspiration of Cerebral Spinal Fluid, or for the delivery of drugs (e.g. chemotherapy into the Cerebral Spinal Fluid).
Lot 2C: Cerebral Spinal Fluid Management - Cerebral Shunts and Valves. Cerebral Shunts and Valves are used to facilitate intra-corporeal drainage of Cerebral Spinal Fluid in patients with chronic high Intra Cranial Pressure or Hydrocerphalus and allow for a differential and regulared flow of Cerebral Spinal Fluid from the brain to another visceral organ.
Neurosurgery is a high risk and complex specialty with a high proportion of emergency and urgent work. It is a diverse specialty and includes acute and longer term care, of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull and spine. It incorporates the management of patients with tumours, haemorrhages, hydrocephalus, trauma, spinal degenerative disease, congenital abnormalities, intractable pain, movement disorders, epilepsy and some mental disorders. There are close links with Neurology, Critical Care, Paediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £922,000
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
There is an option to extend at the sole discretion of NHS Wales for two further twelve month periods. The estimated value is based on award for the full term (four years).
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Cranial Closure
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3A: Cranial Closure - Cranial Fixation
Lot 3B: Cranial Closure - Cranial Sealants/Patch. A Cranial patch is made of synthetic, biodegradable nanofibers meant to be affixed to the dura mater - the protective membrane underneath the skill that keeps the brain and spinal cord safe after cranial neurosurgery. A Cranial sealant is an adjunct to standard methods of dural repair, such as sutures, to provide watertight closure during both cranial and spinal procedures.
Lot 3C: Cranial Closure - Cranial Clips and Pins. Cranial clips and pins are designed for being attached to the scalp flap for safe and adequate haemostasis during a craniotomy procedure.
Neurosurgery is a high risk and complex specialty with a high proportion of emergency and urgent work. It is a diverse specialty and includes acute and longer term care, of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull and spine. It incorporates the management of patients with tumours, haemorrhages, hydrocephalus, trauma, spinal degenerative disease, congenital abnormalities, intractable pain, movement disorders, epilepsy and some mental disorders. There are close links with Neurology, Critical Care, Paediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £772,000
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
There is an option to extend at the sole discretion of NHS Wales for two further twelve month periods. The estimated value is based on award for the full term (four years).
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Neurosurgical Drills and Accessories
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4A: Neurosurgical Drills and Accessories - Cranial High Speed Surgical Drills & Attachments. A Cranial High Speed Surgical Drill is used to facilitate functionality to perforables, burs, shavers, craniotomes e.t.c.
Lot 4B: Neurosurgical Drills and Accessories - Cranial Perforators. A Cranial Perforator is used to facilitate access into the cranium and should form bone-pad to protect the Dura (lining of tissue surrounding/protecting the brain).
Neurosurgery is a high risk and complex specialty with a high proportion of emergency and urgent work. It is a diverse specialty and includes acute and longer term care, of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull and spine. It incorporates the management of patients with tumours, haemorrhages, hydrocephalus, trauma, spinal degenerative disease, congenital abnormalities, intractable pain, movement disorders, epilepsy and some mental disorders. There are close links with Neurology, Critical Care, Paediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £176,000
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
There is an option to extend at the sole discretion of NHS Wales for two further twelve month periods. The estimated value is based on award for the full term (four years).
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Neurosurgical Navigation & Monitoring
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5A: Neurosurgical Navigation & Monitoring - Neurophysiological Monitoring EMG/EEG Accessories.
Lot 5B: Neurosurgical Monitoring
Neurosurgery is a high risk and complex specialty with a high proportion of emergency and urgent work. It is a diverse specialty and includes acute and longer term care, of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull and spine. It incorporates the management of patients with tumours, haemorrhages, hydrocephalus, trauma, spinal degenerative disease, congenital abnormalities, intractable pain, movement disorders, epilepsy and some mental disorders. There are close links with Neurology, Critical Care, Paediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £268,000
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
There is an option to extend at the sole discretion of NHS Wales for two further twelve month periods. The estimated value is based on award for the full term (four years).
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Neurosurgical Miscellaneous Products
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6: Neurosurgical Miscellaneous Products - Miscellaneous Products
Neurosurgery is a high risk and complex specialty with a high proportion of emergency and urgent work. It is a diverse specialty and includes acute and longer term care, of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull and spine. It incorporates the management of patients with tumours, haemorrhages, hydrocephalus, trauma, spinal degenerative disease, congenital abnormalities, intractable pain, movement disorders, epilepsy and some mental disorders. There are close links with Neurology, Critical Care, Paediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £20,000
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
There is an option to extend at the sole discretion of NHS Wales for two further twelve month periods. The estimated value is based on award for the full term (four years).
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Neurosurgical Radiology Products
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 7: Neuroradiology Consumables
Neurosurgery is a high risk and complex specialty with a high proportion of emergency and urgent work. It is a diverse specialty and includes acute and longer term care, of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull and spine. It incorporates the management of patients with tumours, haemorrhages, hydrocephalus, trauma, spinal degenerative disease, congenital abnormalities, intractable pain, movement disorders, epilepsy and some mental disorders. There are close links with Neurology, Critical Care, Paediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000
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
There is an option to extend at the sole discretion of NHS Wales for two further twelve month periods. The estimated value is based on award for the full term (four years).
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Neurosurgical Innovation
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Framework Contractors may have existing supply capability in the previous 7 lots and wish to tender their innovation offering linked to the supply of their products and or alternative products / services. Alternatively Contractors may only wish to be considered for the neurosurgical innovations lot. These innovations may include a combination of equipment, consumables, implants and services that may arise over the term of the framework that will support the implementation of a value based procurement focused on enhanced patient experiences and patient outcomes.
Neurosurgery is a high risk and complex specialty with a high proportion of emergency and urgent work. It is a diverse specialty and includes acute and longer term care, of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull and spine. It incorporates the management of patients with tumours, haemorrhages, hydrocephalus, trauma, spinal degenerative disease, congenital abnormalities, intractable pain, movement disorders, epilepsy and some mental disorders. There are close links with Neurology, Critical Care, Paediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology.
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
There is an option to extend at the sole discretion of NHS Wales for two further twelve month periods.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Not Applicable
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
9 June 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
9 June 2021
Local time
12:00pm
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
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is carrying out this tender exercise on behalf of the NHS Organisations listed in the following hyperlink: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
The tender will also ensure supply to University/Further Education organisations who work in conjunction with NHS Wales.
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) can be accessed via the Bravo eTenderWales portal: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk reference itt_87162
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=110411
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Suppliers are asked to provide a statement detailing any community benefits that will be delivered if they are successful in award onto the Framework.
(WA Ref:110411)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom