Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (‘NoECPC’) (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
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned 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
Polymer Aprons 2022
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 19520000 - Plastic products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply to NHS Supply Chain depots or any other nominated delivery locations via the stocked route to market.
Items include:
- White Polythene Aprons
- Coloured Polythene Aprons
- Compostable Aprons
- Format of product: Roll and Flatpack (interleaved, not loose in a box)
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 62 400 000 GBP to 70 200 000 GBP throughout the duration of this framework agreement (including all extension periods). However this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £70,200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
White and coloured polythene aprons and compostable aprons.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 62 400 000 GBP to 70 200 000 GBP throughout the duration of this framework agreement (including all extension periods). 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
31 August 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 3 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 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.
Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of 62 400 000 GBP to 70 200 000 GBP for this contract award, this is an approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework agreement consider necessary to provide suitable requirements.
NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However it reserves the right not to as part of any future tender process. Further information in respect of the lot strategy will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement.
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) Pandemic planning programmes;
4) Any government department agency or other statutory body; and/or
5) 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.
Registration:
Please register your interest in this PIN via the Jaggaer e-Tendering system https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
If you have any queries regarding the NHS Jaggaer Eprocurement Portal or completing your expression of interest on this system, please contact our Support Helpdesk managed by Jaeggaer on telephone: 0800 0698630 or by E-mail: help_uk@jaggaer.com
The forthcoming tender for Polymer Aprons will have contract conditions that will require suppliers to demonstrate that they are managing ethical compliance at their organisation and manufacturing facilities. NHS Supply Chain will brief potential bidders in more detail about the exact requirements in the pre-tender phase. Awarded suppliers will need to demonstrate they are compliant before they begin trading. Details of the pre-tender briefing will be shared with all interested parties.
Once suppliers have registered interest in the PIN, NHS Supply Chain will issue a RFI (request for information) document for suppliers to complete.