Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Business Services Authority
Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 8NY
Contact
NHSBSA Commercial Services
nhsbsa.commercialservicesteam@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC22 - Tyneside
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Document Scanning Equipment
Reference number
19_03_18
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38520000 - Scanners
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Request for Information for the provision of document scanning equipment consisting of hardware, software and any associated maintenance services.The NHSBSA is one of Europe’s specialist healthcare scanning operations with a proven track record of handling, scanning, retrieving and securely destroying documents to create digital records.The NHSBSA scan a variety of documents and this pre-market engagement exercise is to determine the technology (equipment and software) available to help the organisation continue to provide scanning services to our clients.This invitation to participate in the RFI has been published on the Find a Tender Service and on Contracts Finder.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30124520 - Scanner document feeders
- 38650000 - Photographic equipment
- 79131000 - Documentation services
- 32546000 - Digital switching equipment
- 79999100 - Scanning services
- 44316400 - Hardware
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
At this stage we are seeking high-level input to enable us to assess the market and to inform any future investment and resulting procurement process.Suppliers who register an interest are invited to attend 1-2-1 sessions being held on 21st October 2021. Written RFI responses are requested for 26th October 2021.Interested parties must register an interest in this RFI via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (search opportunities using system reference C46514).Suppliers should note that this RFI is a market research exercise only and it is not an invitation to tender or invitation to offer an agreement.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
6 October 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