Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Procurement Services, Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board, Woodlands House, 2nd Floor, Maes-Y-Coed Road,
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
Contact
Nia Price
Telephone
+44 2921836458
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.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
Cellular Pathology Service Maintenance Contract
Reference number
CR159
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NWSSP Procurement Services hosted by Velindre Trust is seeking to establish a service and maintenance contract for cellular pathology,
histopathology tissue preparation and processing equipment on behalf of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The equipment and
associated technology and consumables are utilised as part of a multidisciplinary approach to the investigation and diagnosis of disease.
The overall aims being to reduce the need for equipment downtime and failure with the inherent patient risk and harm.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £159,219.45
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Main site or place of performance
University of Hospital Wales Cardiff
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Explanation: NWSSP Procurement Services hosted by Velindre Trust is seeking to establish a service and maintenance contract for cellular
pathology, histopathology tissue preparation and processing equipment on behalf of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The
equipment and associated technology and consumables are utilised as part of a multidisciplinary approach to the investigation and
diagnosis of disease. The overall aims being to reduce the need for equipment downtime and failure with the inherent patient risk and harm.
In particular these machines are used for, involving the collection, concentration, processing, cutting and staining of human tissue and fluid
samples.
The Gold Star Service Contract covers critical items of equipment used for cellular pathology by the Histopathology and Cytopathology
Departments and involves the examination of samples prior to processing and microscopically to help determine the diagnoses.
The agreement was established with the understanding that since the equipment is manufactured by Thermo Fisher there are no others
suppliers within this market.
The Gold Service Contracts include the following Service;Preventative Maintenance, Corrective
Maintenance, Spare Parts, Electrical Safety Testing after each technical intervention, Technical Support, Software updates.
The Gold Plan Service is required as it includes Corrective Maintenance and Scheduling of Repair Interventions are conducted through
remote monitoring. Essentially the intended providers are able to identify potential errors and arrange corrective maintenance before the
end-users are aware of any problems. The contract period will be 3 years from award.
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
NWSSP Procurement Services hosted by Velindre Trust is seeking to establish a service and maintenance contract for cellular
pathology, histopathology tissue preparation and processing equipment on behalf of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The
equipment and associated technology and consumables are utilised as part of a multidisciplinary approach to the investigation and
diagnosis of disease. The overall aims being to reduce the need for equipment downtime and failure with the inherent patient risk and harm.
In particular these machines are used for, involving the collection, concentration, processing, cutting and staining of human tissue and fluid
samples.
The Gold Star Service Contract covers critical items of equipment used for cellular pathology by the Histopathology and Cytopathology
Departments and involves the examination of samples prior to processing and microscopically to help determine the diagnoses.
The agreement was established with the understanding that since the equipment is manufactured by Thermo Fisher there are no others
suppliers within this market.
The Gold Service Contracts include the following Service;Preventative Maintenance, Corrective
Maintenance, Spare Parts, Electrical Safety Testing after each technical intervention, Technical Support, Software updates.
The Gold Plan Service is required as it includes Corrective Maintenance and Scheduling of Repair Interventions are conducted through
remote monitoring. Essentially the intended providers are able to identify potential errors and arrange corrective maintenance before the
end-users are aware of any problems. The contract period will be 3 years from award
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
CAV-STA (22-23) 14
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 May 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
EPREDIA (Shandon Diagnostics)
Tudor Road, Manor Park
Runcorn
WA71TA
Telephone
+44 7880154780
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £159,219.45
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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=121440.
(WA Ref:121440)
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
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
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.