Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Ltd acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
DHL Supply Chain
Foxbridge Way
Normanton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE4 - West Yorkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
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 and Pressure Monitoring Accessories
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The framework agreement will consist of a wide range of products that are used to assist with the delivery of Intravenous drugs, blood or fluids to a patient. The ranges of products available under the framework agreement include Pressure monitoring accessories, Plugs and stoppers, Filters, Stopcocks and manifolds, Stopcocks with extension lines, Adaptors and connectors, Air Inlet sets, Transfer devices and associated Intravenous Accessory products. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 10 000 000 to GBP 15 000 000 in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement. The estimated value over the total framework agreement term GBP 60 000 000.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Intravenous Accessories
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion
- 33194100 - Devices and instruments for infusion
- 33194120 - Infusion supplies
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Plugs and stoppers, Filters, Stopcocks and manifolds, Infusion bag hanging system, Stopcocks with extension lines, Adaptors and connectors and associated intravenous products.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 5 000 000 to GBP 8 000 000 in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Pressure Monitoring Accessories
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33123210 - Cardiac-monitoring devices
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
- 38423000 - Pressure-measuring equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Single, Double and Triple Pressure Monitoring Kits and Associated Pressure Monitoring Accessories.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 5 000 000 to GBP 7 000 000 in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
20 December 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 purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this within their tender submission.
- ISO9001:2015 accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or equivalent) to cover all segments of the Applicant’s and the product’s supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, manufacturing, storage and distribution. If such certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain.
- Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC or Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (where applicable)
If the Applicant commits to obtain ISO9001:2015 accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or equivalent) at the time of the tender submission then the requirement is that such certification is in place prior to the commencement date of the framework agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to place orders with the successful Applicant).
The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.
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/bulk buy initiatives.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services 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 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.
As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI).
If you would like to complete the Request for Information document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement, then please follow the below instructions;
Follow the link to the eProcurement Portal: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
Please select the ‘SQs Open To All Suppliers’ link and select SQ_84 RFI Intravenous and Pressure Monitoring Accessories, Project 112
Select Express interest
Select the ‘My Responses’ tab and please complete and attach the RFI within Section 1.1.2
Select ‘Submit Response