Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Solstice House, 251 Midsummer Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 1EA
chloe.jones1@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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
Audiological Implantable Devices Accessories Consumables Maintenance and Repair 2024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Non-exclusive Framework Agreement (FAG) for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct route to market for Audiological Implantable Devices, Associated Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Repair. Products include Cochlear, Bone Conduction Hearing, Middle Ear and Auditory Brainstem Implants.
Bone conduction Hearing Implants (BCHI), and Middle Ear implants, are covered under the NHS England Specialised Service Device Programme (SSDP). NHS Supply Chain is the mandated route for the SSDP programme. Precise quantities are unknown.
It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of £100,000,000 to £105,000,000 in the initial term of this Framework Agreement, with an estimated total value of £215,000,000 over a 2+2 year term, 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: £215,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cochlear Implant Systems, Bone Conduction Hearing Implant Systems, Middle Ear Devices, Maintenance and Repair
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33184100 - Surgical implants
- 33185200 - Cochlear implant
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The procurement will be capturing but is not limited to: Cochlear Implant, Auditory Brainstem Implants, Sound Processors, Sound Processor Kits, Cochlear Implant Accessories and Surgical Components, Bone Conduction Hearing Implants, Bone Conduction Hearing Sound Processor, Bone Conduction Accessories and Surgical Components, Middle Ear implant, Middle Ear Sound Processor, Middle Ear Surgical Equipment, Consumables, Maintenance and Repair
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £215,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2.14) Additional information
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission.
ISO9001:2015 accredited by the UKAS (or equivalent) 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. Further information
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
11 August 2023
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
11 August 2023
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Health Solutions Team Limited
Normanton
Country
United Kingdom