Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Alder House, Alder Court, St Asaph, LL170JL
St Asap
LL170JL
Contact
Lorraine Hesketh
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.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
ePMA Trolleys & Hardware Demonstration Day
Reference number
BCU-OJEU-56247
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44316400 - Hardware
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
To evaluate the suitability and functionality of Trolleys for the Electronic Prescription and Medication Administration (ePMA) system.The Supplier is required to attend demonstration days across BCU to show Digital, Data and Technology teams and clinical end users the Trolleys designed for ePMA.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £250,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 44316400 - Hardware
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales is progressing an expression of interest exercise for supplier demonstration days for trolleys.
Through this Notice the BCU Health Board is hoping to learn what is possible/available in the market place as it shapes its strategy.
Objective: To evaluate the suitability and functionality of Trolleys for the Electronic Prescription and Medication Administration (ePMA) system.
Scope of Work: The Supplier is required to attend demonstration days across BCU Health Board to show Digital, Data and Technology teams and clinical end users the Trolleys designed for ePMA.
The supplier is required to loan specified Trolleys to BCU Health Board to allow end users to test out the trolleys in the clinical environments across BCU Health Board areas.
The evaluation by DDAT and clinical teams will focus on the following aspects:
- Hardware Compatibility: Ensure that the Trolleys are compatible with the existing hardware used for ePMA.
- Ergonomics: Assess the design of the Trolleys for ease of use by the healthcare staff, considering manoeuvrability and accessibility.
- Connectivity: Verify that the Trolleys can seamlessly connect to the hospital's network for real-time data access and updates.
- Security: Evaluate the security features of the Trolleys to safeguard sensitive patient information.
- Maintenance: Determine the ease of maintenance and potential need for future upgrades.
Expected Outcomes:
- A comprehensive report detailing the findings of the evaluation.
- Recommendations on the procurement or modification of the Trolleys based on the assessment.
Timeline: The supplier should express their interest by 10th May 2024, demonstrations days dates will be confirmed once we receive suppliers responses. We are looking at scheduling days from week commencing: 20th May 2024 or week commencing 27th May 2024 or week commencing 3rd June 2024. The demonstrations will be across the following locations: Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Ysbyty Gwynedd.
two.2.14) Additional information
This is an information gathering exercise which will help inform a future procurement procedure. However, dependent upon the responses, the BCU Health Board reserves the right not to progress the procurement.
It is possible that further expressions of interest are issued after the initial responses have been considered.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 July 2024
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
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FORM for your completion.
Interested parties are asked to complete this document and return it to
Lorraine.Hesketh@wales.nhs.uk.
Returns to be received by 4pm Friday 10 May 2024.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=141066.
(WA Ref:141066)