Future opportunity

Paper Hygiene 2023

  • NHS Supply Chain

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2022/S 000-031082

Published 3 November 2022, 1:26pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Supply Chain

Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG

Contact

Tim Cole

Email

tim.cole1@supplychain.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.supplychain.nhs.uk

Buyer's address

www.supplychain.nhs.uk

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

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

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

Paper Hygiene 2023

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 33763000 - Paper hand towels

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The framework agreement will consist of a range of Paper Hygiene products. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 112 000 000 to GBP 167 000 000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement (including all extension periods). However, this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.

The forthcoming tender will have contract conditions that will require suppliers to demonstrate that they are managing ethical compliance at their organisation and manufacturing facilities. NHS Supply Chain will brief potential bidders in more detail about the exact requirements in the pre-tender phase.

Details of the pre-tender webinar will be shared with all interested parties via the Jaggaer messaging system.

We propose to hold a pre-tender supplier webinar (date to be confirmed - all applicants who have expressed interest in Jaggaer will be contacted) to outline the procurement exercise before the tender is published in January 2023.

Registration:

Please register your interest in this PIN via the Jaggaer e-Tendering system https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/

If you have any queries regarding the NHS Jaggaer E-procurement Portal or completing your expression of interest on this system, please contact our Support Helpdesk managed by Jaggaer on telephone: 0800 0698630 or by E-mail: help_uk@jaggaer.com

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £167,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 8

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Hand towel Sleeves

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33763000 - Paper hand towels

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The requirement is for the supply of Hand towel sleeves including but not limited to; 1ply, 2ply in the various folds to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stocked/Blue Diamond route or direct to NHS customers via the e-Direct route to market.

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the

region of 70,000,000 GBP to 90,000,000 GBP throughout the duration of this framework agreement (including all extension periods). However, this is an 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

Hand towel Rolls

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33763000 - Paper hand towels

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The requirement is for the supply of Hand towel rolls including but not limited to; 1ply, 2ply in the various lengths to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stocked/Blue Diamond route or direct to NHS customers via the e-Direct route to market.

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the

region of 20,000,000 GBP to 25,000,000 GBP throughout the duration of this framework agreement (including all extension periods). However, this is an 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

Centrefeed

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33772000 - Disposable paper products

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The requirement is for the supply of Centrefeeds including but not limited to; 1ply, 2ply in white and blue to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stocked/Blue Diamond route or direct to NHS customers via the e-Direct route to market.

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the

region of 2,000,000 GBP to 4,000,000 GBP throughout the duration of this framework agreement (including all extension periods). However, this is an 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

Facial Tissues

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33772000 - Disposable paper products

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The requirement is for the supply of facial tissues including but not limited to; boxed and pocket tissues to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stocked/Blue Diamond route or direct to NHS customers via the e-Direct route to market.

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the

region of 2,000,000 GBP to 4,000,000 GBP throughout the duration of this framework agreement (including all extension periods). However, this is an 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

Couch Rolls and Wipers

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33772000 - Disposable paper products

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The requirement is for the supply of couch rolls including but not limited to; 10inch and 20inch white and blue and differing lengths to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stocked/Blue Diamond route or direct to NHS customers via the e-Direct route to market.

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the

region of 12,000,000 GBP to 32,000,000 GBP throughout the duration of this framework agreement (including all extension periods). However, this is an 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

Toilet Tissue Jumbo

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33761000 - Toilet paper

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The requirement is for the supply of Toilet Tissue Jumbo including but not limited to; 1ply, 2ply in the various formats to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stocked/Blue Diamond route or direct to NHS customers via the e-Direct route to market.

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the

region of 1,000,000 GBP to 2,000,000 GBP throughout the duration of this framework agreement (including all extension periods). However, this is an 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

bulk and conventional toilet tissue

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33761000 - Toilet paper

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The requirement is for the supply of conventional toilet tissues including but not limited to; 1ply, 2ply in the various formats to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stocked/Blue Diamond route or direct to NHS customers via the e-Direct route to market.

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the

region of 2,000,000 GBP to 4,000,000 GBP throughout the duration of this framework agreement (including all extension periods). However, this is an 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

system toilet tissue

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33761000 - Toilet paper

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The requirement is for the supply of system toilet rolls including but not limited to; 1ply, 2ply in the various formats to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stocked/Blue Diamond route or direct to NHS customers via the e-Direct route to market.

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the

region of 3,000,000 GBP to 6,000,000 GBP throughout the duration of this framework agreement (including all extension periods). However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

4 November 2022


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


Section six. Complementary information

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 6 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.

- ISO9001:2015 accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or equivalent) to cover all segments of the Applicant's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, manufacturing, storage and distribution. If such certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain.

- Declaration of Conformity and UKCA/CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (as amended).

If the Applicant commits to obtain ISO9001:2015 accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or equivalent) at the time of the 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).

— BS EN ISO 12625-3:2014

Tissue paper and tissue products. Determination of thickness, bulking

thickness and apparent bulk density and bulk.

— BS EN ISO 12625-4:2005

Tissue paper and tissue products. Determination of tensile strength,

stretch at break and tensile energy absorption.G171+G171

— BS EN ISO 12625-5:2005+G171

Tissue paper and tissue products. Determination of wet tensile strength.

— BS EN ISO 12625-7:2014

Tissue paper and tissue products. Determination of optical properties.

Measurement of brightness and colour with D65/10º (outdoor daylight).

— BS EN ISO 12625-8:2010

Tissue paper and tissue products. Water-absorption time and water absorption

capacity, basket-immersion test method.

Centrefeed products should also comply with:

— Framework Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament

and of the council on materials and articles intended to come into contact

with food (as amended),

— Commission Regulation (EC) No 450/2009 on active and intelligent

materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (as

amended).

The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.

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/bulk buy initiatives.

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.

Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it. If you are interested in this tender (Paper Hygiene 2023) Please register your interest on the PIN at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com