Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Contact
Lisa Fletcher
lisa.fletcher@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI4 - Inner London – East
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement
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:
NHS Supply Chain
Foxbridge Way
Normanton
WF6 1TL
Contact
Lisa Fletcher
lisa.fletcher@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE4 - West Yorkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
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
Minimally Invasive Surgery, Related Equipment and Accessories
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The scope of this category covers products used in laparoscopic abdominal surgery, gynaecological endoscopic procedures, and consumable products used in multispecialty open surgery not exclusive to abdominal surgery.
Lot 1: Clips & Clip Appliers
Lot 2: Advanced Energy Devices
Lot 3: Surgical Stapling Devices
Lot 4: Laparoscopic Instruments and Accessories
Lot 5: Trocars
Lot 6: Gynaecological Endoscopy
Lot 7: Laparoscopic Kits
Lot 8: Servicing & Maintenance of Laparoscopic Equipment
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £115,134,898 to £228,151,079 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 (2+2 year term) is anticipated to be approximately £ £460,539,592.00 to £ £912,604,316.00
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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £912,604,316
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Clips & Clip Appliers
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141120 - Clip, suture, ligature supplies
- 33141126 - Ligatures
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the supply of Clips & Clip Appliers, including but not limited to the below product ranges;
Clip Appliers Open
Clip Appliers Laparoscopy
Clips Open
Clips Laparoscopy
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £10,052,331.00 to £12,062,797.00 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
Advanced Energy Devices
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33161000 - Electrosurgical unit
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the supply of Advanced Energy Devices, including but not limited to the below product ranges;
Advanced Bipolar Energy
Bipolar Energy
Argon Energy
Ultra-Sonic Energy
Dual Energy (Advanced Bipolar and Ultrasonic)
Plasma Energy
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £31,055,087.00 to £37,266,105.00 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
Surgical Stapling Devices
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141122 - Surgical staples
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the supply of Surgical Stapling Devices, including but not limited to the below product ranges;
Open Stapling
Laparoscopic Stapling
Circular Stapling
Haemorrhoidal Stapling
Multi-Purpose Stapling System (Open, Laparoscopic, Circular)
Purse String Clamp
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £25,993,929.00 to £31,192,715.00 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
Laparoscopic Instruments and Accessories
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices
- 33168100 - Endoscopes
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the supply of Laparoscopic Instruments and Accessories, including but not limited to the below product ranges;
Accessories
Single Use Instrumentation
Electrosurgery
Gamma Probes
Morcellation
Needle Products
Retraction Products
Specimen Retrieval Bags
Suction Irrigation
Telescopic & Light Devices
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £18,560,452.00 to £22,272,543.00 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
Trocars
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the supply of Trocars, including but not limited to the below product ranges;
Single use trocars
Reusable and hybrid trocars
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £18,218,796.00 to £21,862,555.00 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
Gynaecological Endoscopy
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33641200 - Other gynaecologicals
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the supply of Gynaecological Endoscopy, including but not limited to the below product ranges;
Endometrial Ablation System
Hysteroscopy
Uterine Manipulator
Uterine Tissue Removal System
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £11,254,303.00 to £13,494,364.00 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
Laparoscopic Kits
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the supply of Laparoscopic Kits.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £0.00 to £45,000,000.00 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
Servicing & Maintenance of Laparoscopic Equipment
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the Servicing & Maintenance of Laparoscopic Equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £0.00 to £45,000,000.00 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
2 September 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
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.
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.
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:
- Suppliers must be certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 issued by a certification body that is accredited by UKAS or an international equivalent. The scope of the certification must encompass all activities conducted in the supply of products to NHS Supply Chain.
- Declaration of Conformity and UKCA Certification to demonstrate compliance to UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 or Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to d-Declaration of Conformity and UKCA Certification to demonstrate compliance to UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 or Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC or Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (where applicable).
- MHRA registration of any medical devices, in compliance with the Medical Devices Regulations 2022 (SI 2022 No 618, as amended) (UK MDR 2022).
NHS Supply Chain will assess the Applicant’s economic and financial standing (or that of the entity or entities the Applicant is relying upon). Documentary evidence of this will be required at tender stage.
All Applicants for this future tender must have a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan to be considered for the Framework Agreement (PPN 06/21).
This future Framework Agreement will include some qualitative evaluation questions on Social Value with a minimum weighting of 10% towards the award (PPN 06/20).
All Applicants bidding to be on any NHS Supply Chain Frameworks must submit an Evergreen Assessment as part of the tendering process. This must be completed annually, and the maturity score will be valid for 12 months.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/
As a minimum (and further requirements may be set out in the tender documents), Applicants are required to have a Modern Slavery Assessment (MSAT) completed within 12 months of the future tender close date (PPN 02/23).
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.
As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain anticipates engaging with suppliers of these products via an expression of interest and a Request for Information (RFI). Please follow the guidance below:
PORTAL ACCESS
- Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
- Click on “SQs Open to All Suppliers”.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
- Find “SQ 550- RFI 2024 Minimally Invasive Surgery, Related Equipment and Accessories” and click on the blue text.
- Click on the ‘EXPRESS INTEREST’ button in the top right corner.
[RFI
- The Request for Information Document will be available in the Qualification envelope and attachments tab. The closing date for responses to the RFI will be indicated here.