Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub c/o West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Victoria House, Capital Park
Fulbourn
CB21 5XB
Contact
Raj Dosanjh
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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
Emergency Medical Consumables and Equipment (EMC&E) Framework
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub (EOECPH) is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") to invite Suppliers to bid for Framework Agreement for Emergency Medical Consumables and Equipment (EMC&E) Framework for the Ambulance Services across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Isle of Wight.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £12,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The framework is lotted:
• Lot 1 Emergency Medical Consumables
• Lot 2 Emergency Medical Equipment
• Lot 3 Emergency Medical Consumables & Equipment Distributor
• Lot 4 Emergency Medical Consumables & Equipment Wholesaler
EoECPH is working collaboratively with the National Ambulance Procurement Board (NAPB) on this procurement with an aim of providing a procurement compliant route to market for UK Ambulance Services wishing to procure Emergency Medical Consumables and Equipment.
The Framework awarded will have a framework period of 3 years, there is no option available for an extension.
The following benefits will be delivered:
• Work in partnership with Ambulance Services in the UK to aggregate spend;
• Drive cash releasing savings for reinvestment in front line services;
• Review options to standardise & rationalise products and services across the UK;
•Improve processes for staff in terms of accessing products and services that they require, when they need it
The primary beneficiaries of the framework will be United Kingdom ambulance services as detailed below and the listed beneficiaries in Annex 11.
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and their subsidiary South Central Fleet Services Limited
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and their subsidiary
North East Ambulance Service Unified Solutions Limited
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
West Midlands Ambulance Service
University NHS Foundation Trust
Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
Health and Social Care Trust
Scottish Ambulance Service Board
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Procurement Portal in this procurement exercise.
https://atamis-1928.1ightning.force.com/
Deadline for submission of bids is 30 September 2024 at 1.00pm.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £9,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
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
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
30 September 2024
Local time
1:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
30 September 2024
Local time
1:00pm
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
NHS Resolution
8th Floor, 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
Country
United Kingdom