- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Patient Plate Return Electrodes, Reusable Patient Return Capacitive Electrodes and Associated Accessories
- Lot 2. Electrosurgical Pencils, Monopolar Electrode Attachments and Associated Products
- Lot 3. Surgical Plume Extraction Products including Pencils, Monopolar and Bipolar Coagulation Forceps, Filters, Tips, Surgical Plume Evacuation Machines and Associated Products
- Lot 4. Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) Argon Hand Switch Pencil and associated APC tips/accessories/probes
- Lot 5. Monopolar Suction Coagulators, Coblation Wands and Disposable Cautery Pencils
- Lot 6. Forceps for electrosurgery including Monopolar coagulation and Bipolar coagulation forceps
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
Callie Barry
callie.barry2@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 another address:
NHS Supply Chain
Foxbridge Way
Normanton
WF6 1TL
Contact
Callie Barry
callie.barry2@supplychain.nhs.uk
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
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
Electrosurgical Consumables and Related Accessories
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Framework Agreement is for the supply of electrosurgical consumables and related accessories including patient plate return electrodes, reusable patient return capacitive electrodes, electrosurgical pencils and electrodes, surgical plume products, suction coagulators, coablation wands, monopolar and bipolar forceps and related consumables. This framework was previously known as diathermy consumables.
It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £14,080,000, however this is approximate only.
For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is around £56,320,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business with successful suppliers.
The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £56,320,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 6
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Patient Plate Return Electrodes, Reusable Patient Return Capacitive Electrodes and Associated Accessories
Lot No
Lot 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33161000 - Electrosurgical unit
- 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
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 aims to offer Patient Return Electrode, compatible cables and leads and other associated Accessories. Patient Return Electrodes are designed to act as an inactive electrode to carry electric current away from the patient during a procedure that uses electrosurgery.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service and Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Conversion Assistance / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Education Value Add Programmes / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value - Fighting Climate Change / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value - Equal Opportunity / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
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: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 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.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Electrosurgical Pencils, Monopolar Electrode Attachments and Associated Products
Lot No
Lot 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31711140 - Electrodes
- 33161000 - Electrosurgical unit
- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
- 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
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 aims to offer Electrosurgical Pencils, Electrode attachments, tip cleaners, X-ray scratch pads, polishers and other associated accessories. Electrosurgical pencils are used during surgical procedures to cut both tissue and produce coagulation via electro-cautery. The Electrode attachments are used in conjunction with the diathermy pencils. Associated accessories can also be used in conjunction with both pencils and electrode attachments.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service and Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Conversion Assistance / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Education Value Add Programmes / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value - Fighting Climate Change / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value - Equal Opportunity / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
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: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 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.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £3,500,000 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
Surgical Plume Extraction Products including Pencils, Monopolar and Bipolar Coagulation Forceps, Filters, Tips, Surgical Plume Evacuation Machines and Associated Products
Lot No
Lot 3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31711140 - Electrodes
- 33161000 - Electrosurgical unit
- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
- 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
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 aims to offer Surgical Plume Extraction Products including Pencils, Monopolar and Bipolar Coagulation Forceps, Filters, Tips, Surgical Plume Evacuation Machines and Associated Products, these are used during surgical procedures to cut both tissue and product coagulation via electro-cautery. These pencils have an added feature of facilitating smoke evacuation via extraction tubes.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service and Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Conversion Assistance / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Education Value Add Programmes / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value - Fighting Climate Change / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value - Equal Opportunity / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
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: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 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.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £6,000,000 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
Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) Argon Hand Switch Pencil and associated APC tips/accessories/probes
Lot No
Lot 4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31711140 - Electrodes
- 33161000 - Electrosurgical unit
- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
- 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
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 aims to offer Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) Argon Hand Switch Pencil and associated APC tips/accessories/probes. These are used during surgical procedures to cut both tissue and produce coagulation via electro-cautery. These pencils have an added feature of emitting a plume of Argon gas from the tip of the pencil to help improve visibility of the procedure site and reduce the amount of blood present during the procedure.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service and Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Conversion Assistance / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Education Value Add Programmes / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value - Fighting Climate Change / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value - Equal Opportunity / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
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: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 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.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £50,000.00 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
Monopolar Suction Coagulators, Coblation Wands and Disposable Cautery Pencils
Lot No
Lot 5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33161000 - Electrosurgical unit
- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
- 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
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 aims to offer Monopolar Suction Coagulators , these are used during open surgical procedures to aspirate blood and small tissue, whilst controlling bleeding.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service and Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Conversion Assistance / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Education Value Add Programmes / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value - Fighting Climate Change / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value - Equal Opportunity / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
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: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 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.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £30,000.00 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
Forceps for electrosurgery including Monopolar coagulation and Bipolar coagulation forceps
Lot No
Lot 6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33161000 - Electrosurgical unit
- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
- 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
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 aims to offer Forceps for electrosurgery including Monopolar coagulation and Bipolar coagulation forceps, these are pincer type hand held electro-surgical instument to coagulate tissue during surgical procedures.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service and Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Conversion Assistance / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Education Value Add Programmes / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value - Fighting Climate Change / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value - Equal Opportunity / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
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: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for for up to a total period of 48 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.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,500,000 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.
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
Applicants should refer to II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual Lots across the Framework Agreement.
Applicants may bid for one, more than one or all of the Lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this.
The term of contracts formed under the Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself.
NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful Suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment initiatives.
NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions.
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 (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) 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.
Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding the estimate indicated at II.2.1, NHS Supply Chain does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises Applicants that the framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis. Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be priced in sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be considered a contract made in England according to English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. NHS Supply Chain is not liable for any costs (including any third party costs fees or expenses incurred by those expressing an interest, participating or tendering for this contract opportunity. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to terminate the procurement process (or part of it), to change the basis of and the procedures for the procurement process at any time, or to procure the subject matter of the contract by alternative means if it appears that it can be more advantageously procured by alternative means. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted. All communications must be made through NHS Supply Chain's eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// using the Message Centre facility linked to this particular contract notice.
Please note that the maximum number of suppliers as set out in IV.1.3 is an estimate only.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to require groupings of entities to take a particular form, or to require one party to undertake primary legal liability or to require that each party undertakes joint and several liability.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The Framework Agreement includes obligations with respect to environmental issues and a requirement for successful suppliers to comply with the NHS Supply Chain Code of Conduct.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 37
four.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
Additional information about electronic auction
Although an electronic auction will not be used to award all or part of the requirements of the Framework Agreement the use of eAuctions may be an option as part of any contracts awarded under the Framework Agreement.
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-001161
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 October 2024
Local time
3:00pm
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: 7 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
18 October 2024
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
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
Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information:
This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows:
Registration.
1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal.
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 ITTs Open to All Suppliers.
— Select from the following ITTs:
ITT_1470 Electrosurgical Consumables and Related Accessories
ITT_1471 - Lot 1 – Patient Plate Return Electrodes, Reusable Patient Return Capacitive Electrodes and Associated Accessories
ITT_1472 - Lot 2 - Electrosurgical Pencils, Monopolar Electrode Attachments and Associated Products
ITT_1473 - Lot 3 – Surgical Plume Extraction Products including Pencils, Monopolar and Bipolar Coagulation Forceps, Filters, Tips, Surgical Plume Evacuation Machines and Associated Products
ITT_1474 - Lot 4 – Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) Argon Hand Switch Pencil and associated APC tips/accessories/probes
ITT_1475 - Lot 5 – Monopolar Suction Coagulators, Coblation Wands and Disposable Cautery Pencils
ITT_1476 - Lot 6 - Forceps for electrosurgery including Monopolar coagulation and Bipolar coagulation forceps
Please note: you must respond to IT_1470 In addition to any lots you intend to respond to.
— Click on Express Interest.
— If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond.
Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard.
For any technical help with the portal please contact:
Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com
Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)