- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. CT Scanners and Associated Options and Related Services
- Lot 2. MRI Scanners and Associated Options and Related Services
- Lot 3. Nuclear Medicine Imaging and Associated Options and Related Services
- Lot 4. Fluoroscopy and Associated Options and Related Services
- Lot 5. Mobile Image Intensifiers and Associated Options and Related Services
- Lot 6. Mobile X-Ray Systems and Associated Options and Related Services
- Lot 7. Static X-Ray Systems and Associated Options and Related Services
- Lot 8. Contrast Injectors, Consumables and Associated Options
- Lot 9. Lithotripsy and Associated Options and Related Services
- Lot 10. Bone Densitometers and Associated Options and Related Services
- Lot 11. Ultrasound Scanners and Associated Options and Related Services
- Lot 12. Mammography Imaging Systems and Associated Options and Related Services
- Lot 13. Specimen Cabinets and Associated Options and Related Services
- Lot 14. Bladder Scanners and Associated Options and Related Services
- Lot 15. Radiotherapy Treatment Systems and Associated Options and Related Services
- Lot 16. Radiotherapy IT Solutions and Associated Options and related Services
- Lot 17. Radiotherapy Ancillary Devices Including Dosimetry, Patient Positioning and Quality Assurance Devices
- Lot 18. Brachytherapy Seeds and Associated Accessories
- Lot 19. Surgical Navigation Systems, Accessories and Associated Options and Related Services
- Lot 20. Flexible Endoscopes and associated options and Related Services
- Lot 21. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Endoscopes and Associated Options and Related Services
- Lot 22. Rigid Endoscopes and Associated Options and Related Services
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Contact
Rebecca Gledhill
rebecca.gledhill@supplychain.nhs.uk
Telephone
+44 7803130961
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
National registration number
10881715
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
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
Imaging, Radiotherapy, Endoscopy, Ancillary Devices and Related Goods and Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
SCCL awarded a framework agreement for Imaging, Radiotherapy, Endoscopy, Ancillary Devices and Related Goods and Services on 1st April 2022 (the Framework Agreement).
The Framework Agreement anticipated that at time of exercising the options to extend, specifications would be reviewed in light of technological advancements and market developments during the term with a view to re-open the Framework Agreement and invite new and existing suppliers to respond to a tender exercise that may award new suppliers and new products onto the Framework Agreement.
In line with original invitation to tender SCCL is exercising that option to re-open the framework to products and suppliers not currently on the existing framework agreement.
This PIN invites interest from suppliers to express interest in the forthcoming procurement exercise to join the Framework Agreement.
Any supplier who is not currently awarded to a Framework Agreement will be required to meet specified requirements which include, and are not limited to, adhering to the equipment specification and industry standards, ability to provide product support, and financial requirements before appointment to the Framework Agreement.
Precise quantities are unknown and is anticipated that initial expenditure will be between £700,000,000 to £1,000,000,000 in the first year of the extension period, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,500,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 22
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
CT Scanners and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33115100 - CT scanners
- 33115200 - CAT scanners
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
Computer tomography (CT) scanners and all associated options related to the equipment. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment, and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £75,000,000 to £100,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
MRI Scanners and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33111610 - Magnetic resonance unit
- 33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment
- 33113100 - Magnetic resonance scanners
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
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners and all associated options related to the equipment. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment, and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £75,000,000 to £100,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Nuclear Medicine Imaging and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33113110 - Nuclear magnetic resonance scanners
- 33151100 - Gamma therapy 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
Nuclear medicine imaging systems and all associated options related to the equipment. This includes positron emission tomography computed tomography (PET CT) and positron emission tomography magnetic resonance imaging (PET MRI) and the specific IT solutions related to the equipment. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment, and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £35,000,000 to £45,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Fluoroscopy and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33111400 - X-ray fluoroscopy devices
- 33111700 - Angiography room
- 33111721 - Digital angiography devices
- 33182400 - Cardiac X-ray system
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
Fluoroscopy systems and all associated options related to imaging equipment. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment, and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £10,000,000 to £15,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Mobile Image Intensifiers and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33111000 - X-ray devices
- 33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system
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
Mobile image intensifiers (MII) including flat panel detector and mini C-Arm systems and all associated options related to imaging equipment. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £ 15,000,000 to £ 20,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Mobile X-Ray Systems and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33111000 - X-ray 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
Mobile X-ray systems and all associated options related to imaging equipment. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £10,000,000 to £15,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Static X-Ray Systems and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33111000 - X-ray devices
- 33111100 - X-ray table
- 33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system
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
Static X-ray radiography systems and all associated options related to imaging equipment. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment, and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £ 30,000,000 to £ 40,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Contrast Injectors, Consumables and Associated Options
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141310 - Syringes
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
Contrast injectors for use with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), angiography, cardiovascular, positron emission tomography computed tomography (PET CT) systems and all associated options linked to this equipment and contrast injector consumables for use with the full range of contrast injectors. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment, and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £5,000,000 to £8,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Lithotripsy and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33153000 - Lithotripter
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
Lithotripters and all associated options related to this equipment. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment, and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,500,000 to £4,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Bone Densitometers and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33111660 - Bone densitometers
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
Bone densitometer systems including full body, peripheral/portable and all associated options related to imaging equipment. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment, and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £800,000 to £3,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Ultrasound Scanners and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33111000 - X-ray 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
Ultrasound scanning systems and all associated devices and options linked to this equipment. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment, and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £85,000,000 to £110,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Mammography Imaging Systems and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33111650 - Mammography 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
Mammography imaging systems and all associated options related to this equipment. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment, and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £25,000,000 to £35,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Specimen Cabinets and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
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
Specimen cabinets and associated options and related services for the storing of samples and biopsies. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment, and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £4,000,000 to £7,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Bladder Scanners and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 33125000 - Urology, exploration 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
Bladder scanners and all associated options related to the equipment. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £9,000,000 to £14,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Radiotherapy Treatment Systems and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices
- 33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies
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
Radiotherapy treatment systems including linear accelerators, image guided IMRT systems with treatment planning, brachytherapy, superficial X-ray and unique oncology systems and all associated options related to this equipment. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment, and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £85,000,000 to £110,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Radiotherapy IT Solutions and Associated Options and related Services
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33120000 - Recording systems and exploration devices
- 33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices
- 33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies
- 33158210 - Stimulator
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
Radiotherapy IT solutions including record and verify, treatment planning and simulation software and systems and all associated options. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £15,000,000 to £20,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Radiotherapy Ancillary Devices Including Dosimetry, Patient Positioning and Quality Assurance Devices
Lot No
17
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices
- 33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies
- 33151400 - Radiotherapy supplies
- 38341200 - Radiation dosimeters
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
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
Radiotherapy ancillary devices including positioning aids, quality assurance (QA) and dosimeter devices and all associated options. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment, and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £15,000,000 to £20,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Brachytherapy Seeds and Associated Accessories
Lot No
18
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33112300 - Ultrasound scanners
- 33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies
- 33151400 - Radiotherapy supplies
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
Permanent brachytherapy seeds and associated accessories. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment, and loan and rental equipment
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £1,500,000 to £3,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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 Navigation Systems, Accessories and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
19
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33169500 - Surgical tracking and tracing systems
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
Surgical navigation systems, accessories and associated options with this equipment for use in surgery. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment, and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £10,000,000 to £15,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Flexible Endoscopes and associated options and Related Services
Lot No
20
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices
- 33168100 - Endoscopes
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
Flexible endoscopes and all associated devices and options linked to this equipment. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £120,000,000 £150,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Endoscopes and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
21
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices
- 33168100 - Endoscopes
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
ENT endoscopes and all associated devices and options linked to this equipment. this lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment, and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £15,000,000 £20,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, 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
Rigid Endoscopes and Associated Options and Related Services
Lot No
22
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
- 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
- 33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices
- 33168100 - Endoscopes
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
Rigid and semi rigid endoscopes covering endoscopes, camera systems, and associated equipment. This lot will also cover the provision of related services such as point of sale maintenance, training, turnkey arrangements between trusts and the equipment providers, options for siting equipment, warranty of equipment and loan and rental equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £60,000,000 to £80,000,000 in the first year of this extension period, however this is 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
22 January 2024
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 following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission.
- ISO9001:2015 accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or equivalent) to cover all segments of the Applicant's supply chain. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. 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.
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.
Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier, however 1) NHS Supply Chain, 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework.
The Supplier will be required to report to and pay a direct contract management fee to NHS Supply Chain as detailed in the tender documents.