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
Carol Wray
Telephone
+44 7785926522
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
Carol Wray
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
Pressure Infusers and Associated Products
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Framework agreement for the supply of Pressure Infusers and Associated Products including Disposable Single Patient Use Pressure Infusers and Reusable Pressure Infusers. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £ 930,000 to £ 1,100,000 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. Estimated value over the maximum 4 year Framework Agreement (2+2 Term) will be in the region of £ 4,400,000.
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 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: £4,400,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Estimated date of publication of contract notice
Lot No
Lot 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion
- 33194100 - Devices and instruments for infusion
- 33194120 - Infusion supplies
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
NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Pressure Infuser products. This framework covers products that are used for the infusion of paternal IV fluids. The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months. Products will be evaluated on a line by line basis.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £ 850,000 to £ 1,000,000 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
Reusable Pressure Infuser
Lot No
Lot 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion
- 33194100 - Devices and instruments for infusion
- 33194120 - Infusion supplies
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
NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route for the supply of Pressure Infuser products. This framework covers products that are used for the infusion of paternal IV fluids. The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months. Products will be evaluated on a line by line basis.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £ 80,000 to £ 100,000 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
14 March 2025
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 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.
- 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, distribution and customer service. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. If such certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain and provide evidence of ISO9001:2015 or equivalent for all relevant parties in the supply chain.
- Public Liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant
- Product Liability Insurance cover in the name of the Applicant of £5m per claim or £5m per claim and in the annual aggregate
- 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).
If an Applicant commits to obtain ISO9001:2015 or equivalent quality standard certificate, Public Liability Insurance or Product Liability Insurance certification at time of tender submission then the requirement is that certification is in place prior to the commencement date of the framework agreement.
Social Value
It’s mandatory that NHS SC Tenders include 10% weighting to social value, with a mandatory question on ‘Fighting Climate Change’ and a question on managing Modern Slavery risks.
Carbon Reduction Plan (CRPs)
CRPs are a pass/fail criteria for NHS SC tenders. If you haven’t included one in your tender submission, you won’t progress to the next stage.
This shouldn’t be an entry barrier to SMEs or innovators, see link for information.
Evergreen Assessment
https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/Evergreen
Assessment is a mandatory pass/fail requirement. If you can’t confirm you have an Evergreen Assessment at tender stage, you won’t progress further.
MSAT - Modern Slavery Assessment Tool
https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/
MSAT completion is a mandatory pass/fail at selection stage. Assessment is housed on the Government’s Supplier Registration Portal. Suppliers must score a minimum of 41%.
NHS SC is considering the use of lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right not to as part of any future tender process.
As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS SC would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). To complete the RFI document then please follow the below instructions;
REGISTRATION
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2. If not yet registered:
- Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page.
- Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.
PORTAL ACCESS
If registration has been completed:
- Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com
- Click on “SQs Open to All Suppliers”.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
- Find [Enter name of PIN] and click on the blue text and click on the blue text. Select Express interest.