Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain operated by North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (who are hosted by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd
Don Valley House, Saville Street East
Sheffield
S4 7UQ
Contact
Bob Mason
Telephone
+44 7920586905
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
528867
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
Disposable Cubicle Shower and Window Curtains 2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Anti-Microbial treated and Non Treated disposable cubicle, shower and window curtains direct to customers via the eDirect or Direct route to market. This framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa GBP 11 930 000 and if extended the 4-year purchase value will be in the region of GBP 23 860 000, however this is approximate only and includes a forecast for growth. The values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £23,860,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
1 - Anti-Microbial Treated Curtains
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 19732000 - Polypropylene
- 39515100 - Curtains
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Anti-microbial treated curtains are required in a range of sizes (small, medium, large) with various hanging mechanisms. The hanging mechanisms include but are not limited to:
— eyelet
— ‘Internal hanging type’ mechanism
— ‘External hanging type’ mechanism.
Curtains with other types of hanging mechanisms can be offered as additional lines.
The curtains have non-detachable fittings, date and curtain change labels and curtain hooks.
It is anticipated that a fitting and removal service will be provided by the supplier on a quotation basis at the point of customer request, should it be required.
The products within this lot are supplied to the NHS Supply Chain customer base direct via the eDirect and Direct routes.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants will be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission;
ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) 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. Applicants should note that if an applicant intends to commit to obtain ISO 9001:2015 at tender submission then further evidence will be asked for with their bid to provide evidence of their current position in obtaining ISO 9001:2015. The requirement is that ISO 9001:2015 is in place at prior to the commencement of the framework agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to trade with the successful applicant).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Resilience / Weighting: 5%
Price - Weighting: 80%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This framework agreement is for 24 months with the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.
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.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be circa GBP 2 800 000 excluding VAT and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa GBP 5 600 000 excluding VAT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
2 - Non Anti-Microbial Treated Curtains
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 19732000 - Polypropylene
- 39515100 - Curtains
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non anti-microbial treated curtains are required in a range of sizes (small, medium, large) with various hanging mechanisms. The hanging mechanisms include but are not limited to:
— eyelet
— ‘Internal hanging type’ mechanism
— ‘External hanging type’ mechanism.
Curtains with other types of hanging mechanisms can be offered as additional lines.
The curtains have non-detachable fittings, date and curtain change labels and curtain hooks.
It is anticipated that a fitting and removal service will be provided by the supplier on a quotation basis at the point of customer request, should it be required.
The products within this lot are supplied to the NHS Supply Chain customer base direct via the eDirect and Direct routes.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants will be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission;
ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) 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. Applicants should note that if an applicant intends to commit to obtain ISO 9001:2015 at tender submission then further evidence will be asked for with their bid to provide evidence of their current position in obtaining ISO 9001:2015. The requirement is that ISO 9001:2015 is in place at prior to the commencement of the framework agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to trade with the successful applicant).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Resilience / Weighting: 5%
Price - Weighting: 80%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This framework agreement is for 24 months with the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.
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.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be circa GBP 9 130 000 excluding VAT and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa GBP 18 260 000 excluding VAT.
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
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-001899
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Anti-Microbial Treated Curtains
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 May 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Behrens Healthcare (a trading division of Sir Jacob Behrens & Sons Ltd)
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bio Technics Ltd
Liverpool
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Disposable Cubicle Curtains Limited trading as Hygenica
Wolverhampton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inivos Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Iskus Health UK Limited
Warwick
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leo Medica Europe Ltd
Taplow
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marlux Medical Ltd
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Opal Disposables Limited
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ORN (Int) Limited Trading As Spectra Corporate
Banbury
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Southgate Global Limited
Kings Lynn
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Yewdale Corporation
Wickford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Interweave Textiles Limited
Huddersfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £560,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Non Anti-Microbial Treated Curtains
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 May 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Behrens Healthcare (a trading division of Sir Jacob Behrens & Sons Ltd)
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Interweave Textiles Limited
Huddersfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bio Technics Ltd
Liverpool
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Disposable Cubicle Curtains Limited trading as Hygenica
Wolverhampton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grosvenor Contracts London Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inivos Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Iskus Health UK Limited
Warwick
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leo Medica Europe Ltd
Taplow
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marlux Medical Ltd
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Opal Disposables Limited
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ORN (Int) Limited Trading As Spectra Corporate
Banbury
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Southgate Global Limited
Kings Lynn
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Yewdale Corporation
Wickford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £18,260,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Country
United Kingdom