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
scott.ankers@supplychain.nhs.uk
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
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
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
Wound Drainage, Autologous Blood Systems and Accessories
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The scope of this Framework Agreement is to cover the supply of products and their associated consumables and accessories for Wound Drainage, Post Operative and Intra Operative Autologous Blood System products.
This Prior Information Notice is for a 1 year (with option to extend for up to 12 months) contract Framework Agreement for products that fall into the Wound Drainage and Autologous Blood Systems category. The intention for this procurement is to align this Framework Agreement with a merged opportunity that also has a PIN in the market – Suction Consumables, Wound Drainage, Autologous Blood Systems and Accessories (2023/S 000-004236). If you have products that suit this particular procurement, please be aware of the other opportunity that you should also register interest for: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004236-2023
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa £3,450,000 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. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is circa £6,900,000.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £6,900,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Wound Drainage and Accessories
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141200 - Catheters
- 33141240 - Catheter accessories
- 33141600 - Collector and collection bags, drainage and kits
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
This Lot is to cover all Wound Drains and the related accessories which are used for the removal of pus, blood or other fluids from a wound, body cavity or organ. The Wound Drains covered by this Lot are open drains, closed drains, suction and gravity/passive drains, drainage catheters, drainage systems, drainage kits and drainage related accessories.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa £2,000,000 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. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is circa £4,000,000.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to 12 months.
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Post Operative and Intra Operative Autologous Blood System Products and Related Accessories
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141200 - Catheters
- 33141240 - Catheter accessories
- 33141600 - Collector and collection bags, drainage and kits
- 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion
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
This Lot is to cover all post operative and intra operative blood system products and the related accessories used for reinfusion of blood or blood components to the same individual from whom they were taken.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa £350,000 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. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is circa £700,000.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to 12 months.
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Intra Operative Autologous Blood System Purchase Plans
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141200 - Catheters
- 33141240 - Catheter accessories
- 33141600 - Collector and collection bags, drainage and kits
- 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion
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
This lot is to cover all Intra operative autologous blood systems which are provided via purchase plans.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa £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. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is circa £2,200,000.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to 12 months.
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.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 February 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
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.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.
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.
* Public Liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant
* Product Liability Insurance cover of £5m in the name of the Applicant
* 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).
* MHRA registration of any medical devices, in compliance with the Medical Devices Regulations 2022 (SI 2022 No 618, as amended) (UK MDR 2022).
If an Applicant commits to obtain any of the above at the time of their tender submission, then the requirement is that such certification is in place prior to the commencement date of the framework agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to place orders with the successful Applicant).
The NHS has adopted PPN 06/20 (taking account of Social Value in the award of Government Contracts), and therefore this future Framework Agreement will include some qualitative evaluation questions on Social Value with a min. weighting of 10% towards the award. For more information on Social Value and to understand what’s included in Social Value, please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking-account-of-social-value-in-the-award-of-central-government-contracts.
In addition, from April 2023: the NHS adopted the Government’s ‘Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans‘ (PPN 06/21) requiring all suppliers with new contracts for goods, services, and/or works with an anticipated contract value above £5 million per annum, to publish a carbon reduction plan for their direct emissions. This will be therefore apply to this Framework Agreement.
In line with PPN 02/23 - Tackling Modern Slavery in Government Supply Chains, all suppliers of contracts for goods, services and/or works will be required to complete and maintain an up to date MSAT (Modern Slavery Assessment Tool) as a minimum. Details can be found at https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/msat and will be applied to this Tender.
All suppliers will be required to complete an Evergreen Assessment. Please the following link for access and instruction: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/
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.
As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products - guidance below:
PORTAL ACCESS
- Login to https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
- Click on “SQs Open to All Suppliers”.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
- Find SQ_430 - Wound Drainage, Autologous Blood Systems and Related Accessories SQ and click on the blue text.
- Express an interest by clicking on the ‘EXPRESS INTEREST’ button in the top right corner.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Country
United Kingdom