Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Alder House, Alder Court
St. Asaph
LL17 0JL
Contact
James Parry
Telephone
+44 1745366809
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
BCU-OJEU-48578 - PROVISION OF LITHOTRIPSY SERVICES
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) are inviting a proposal from providers to deliver a mobile Lithotripsy service predominately for the treatment of renal stones. To be delivered from the BCUHB hospital sites, Ysbyty Gwynedd (Tuesday 09:00am – 17:00pm every fortnight) and Wrexham Maelor Hospital (Friday 13:00pm – 17:00pm every fortnight).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33125000 - Urology, exploration devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
Main site or place of performance
YSBYTY GWYNEDD AND MAELOR WREXHAM HOSPITAL
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Health Board wishes to commission the Provider to supply a full mobile lithotripter service in order to enable the delivery for approximately 120 Urology procedures in the treatment of renal and uretic stones. Services will provided at best value for money and the most effective, fair and sustainable use of finite resources based on current evidence and best practice.
Each patient is seen three times for a procedure and has a follow-up visit after the third visit. This is performed as an outpatient service. This is run as a day service.
The supplier must be prepared to manage the following patient mobility types as part of the service:
-Walking
-Wheelchairs
The Provider staffing is to be as a minimum:
-1 x Technician
-1 x Lorry Driver
The Provider will be expected to submit a clear project plan as part of the tender process which clearly demonstrates how they intend to staff the service and treat the required number of patients before the end of the contract.
It is anticipated that patients will be brought in every 30/45 minutes
It is anticipated that clinics will run as below:
Ysbyty Gwynedd – approximately 8 hours, between 9:00am and 5pm (approximate). The provider’s technician is expected to be there from 08:30am.
5 patients will be booked per half day session (10 for whole day). Patients are booked directly from the Urology Unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd.
Wrexham Maelor Hospital - approximately 4 hours, between 1pm and 5pm (approximate). The provider’s technician is expected to be there from 12:30pm.
5 patients will be booked per clinic. Patients are booked directly from clinics by PABC (patient access booking centre).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 MONTH EXTENSIONS
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
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
BCUHB expect the provider to have the appropriate registration in line with the service they are delivering:
-Staff from the Provider must provide evidence of compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999(IRR99) and IRMER 2000.
-The company shall provide the trust with all policies, procedures and records required for the Trust to comply with IRMER 2000 and shall follow those Trust policies and procedures which apply.
-Company local rules in accordance with IRR99 will be available for inspection if required.
-The company will be expected to have a safety procedure in place for protection of patients, staff and visitors. Companies are required to provide evidence, if required, of such procedure plus operating guidelines.
The service provider will deliver care in accordance with the following policies and regulations:
All staff of the Provider involved in service delivery must be appropriately qualified and registered with the relevant Professional bodies
The Provider will be expected to deliver staffing levels which meet the appropriate guidelines for outpatient staffing models and Safer Staffing Principles.
-The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts)(Wales) Regulations (2004): http://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2004/478/contents/made
-Social Services and Wellbeing Act
-NICE guidance: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance
-Relevant Quality and Outcomes Framework standards and guidance – see Appendix 2 and : http://gov.wales/statistics-and-research/general-medical-services-contract/?lang=en
-National Service Frameworks for Wales: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=334
-The Health and Care Standards in Wales (2015): http://www.wales.nhs.uk/governance-emanual/health-and-care-standards
-BCUHB Prescribing Matters: http://howis.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/page.cfm?orgid=475&pid=38268
-All relevant BCUHB Policies and Procedures referenced or contained within this specification – see Appendix 8
Welsh Language & Other Communication Requirements
The service should enable everyone who receives or uses the service to do so through the medium of Welsh or English or language of their choice. Translation and interpreting services are available through the operator. The service provider should aim to offer services through the medium of Welsh to those patients who request it.
The provider should ensure that any patient literature provided pertinent to their condition is available in a variety of formats and that an ‘easy read’ version is available on request.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
16 November 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
16 November 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=114936
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
PLEASE SEE INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS DOCUMENT.
(WA Ref:114936)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom