- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Electrosurgical Equipment, Smoke Evacuators and Related Accessories and Services
- Lot 2. Architectural Surgical Medical Systems (ASMS) and Related Accessories and Services
- Lot 3. Operating and Diagnostic Imaging Tables and Related Accessories and Services
- Lot 4. Medical Lasers and Related Accessories and Services
- Lot 5. Patient Stretchers and Trolleys and Related Accessories and Services
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Contact
Lindsay Baker
lindsay.baker@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI4 - Inner London – East
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
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
Building 3, Carrwood Park, Swillington Common Farm
Leeds
LS15 4LG
lindsay.baker@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE42 - Leeds
National registration number
10881715
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
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
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
Operating Theatres Equipment and Related Accessories and Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of the following types of equipment Architectural Surgical Medical Systems, Operating and Diagnostic Imaging Tables, Patient Stretchers and Trolleys, Medical Lasers, Electrosurgical Equipment and all Related Accessories and Services. Please note that this Framework will not cover the purchase of consumables alone. For the avoidance of doubt consumables will only be in scope of the proposed Framework if purchased alongside the types of equipment, as stated in any subsequent specification
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £108,937,500 in the first 2 years 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 over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is anticipated to be in the region of £226,554,003.75
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £226,554,003.75
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: 5
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Electrosurgical Equipment, Smoke Evacuators and Related Accessories and Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33161000 - Electrosurgical unit
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
Electrosurgical Equipment, Smoke Evacuators
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Warranty and Repairs / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 15
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £34,519,003.75
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months.
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 is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 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 £4,000,000 to £8,050,000 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
Architectural Surgical Medical Systems (ASMS) and Related Accessories and Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31211110 - Control panels
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31520000 - Lamps and light fittings
- 31524000 - Ceiling or wall light fittings
- 31524110 - Operating-theatre lamps
- 31682200 - Instrument panels
- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
- 33167000 - Surgical lights
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 33192000 - Medical furniture
- 33192340 - Operating theatre furniture except tables
- 34991000 - Field operating lights
- 35261000 - Information panels
- 44115710 - Canopies
- 48620000 - Operating systems
- 51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment
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 Theatre lights;
Fixed Theatre lights;
Examination Lights;
Fixed Pendant (including beams);
Multi-move pendant (including beams);
Theatre Control Units;
Canopies
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Warranty and Repairs / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £33,400,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months.
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 is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 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 £2,200,000 to £15,500,000 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
Operating and Diagnostic Imaging Tables and Related Accessories and Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33111100 - X-ray table
- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 33192000 - Medical furniture
- 33192210 - Examination tables
- 33192230 - Operating tables
- 51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment
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
General operating tables;
Trauma and orthopaedic operating tables;
Gynaecology and urology operating tables;
Lightweight and manual operating tables;
Transfer operating systems;
Spinal operating systems;
Diagnostic Imaging tables
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Warranty and Repairs / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £66,235,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months.
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 is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 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 £5,400,000 to £13,035,000 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
Medical Lasers and Related Accessories and Services
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33128000 - Medical laser other than for surgery
- 33169100 - Surgical laser
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
Medical Lasers - Dermatological and Plastics for use in Ablative, Hair Removal, Vascular, Tattoo & Pigmentation and Skin Resurfacing Procedures;
Medical Lasers - Urological for use in Stones and Soft Tissue Procedures;
Medical Lasers - Surgical for use in ENT and General & Gastro Procedures
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 18
Quality criterion - Name: Supply / Weighting: 14
Quality criterion - Name: Warranty and Repairs / Weighting: 14
Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 14
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £32,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months
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 is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 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 to £6,500,000 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
Patient Stretchers and Trolleys and Related Accessories and Services
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33192000 - Medical furniture
- 33192160 - Stretchers
- 34911100 - Trolleys
- 51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment
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
Trolleys for in hospital use;
Trolleys for Ambulance use;
MRI Conditional Patient trolleys;
Incubator transport trolleys;
Stretchers;
Transfer Chairs;
Spinal boards;
Clamshell stretchers;
Rescue Stretchers
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Supply / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Warranty and Repairs / Weighting: 18
Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £60,400,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months.
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 is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 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 £5,100,000 to £14,200,000 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.
The Framework Agreement will be between SCCL (acting as the management function of The NHS Supply Chain) and the Applicant, however 1) SCCL; or, 2) any of the organisations described at Clause 1.9, Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement (Attachment 4a) will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Applicant for any of the Goods and/or Services available under the Framework. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to review the route to market throughout the lifetime of the Framework Agreement and move products to a non-direct route where appropriate to do so. Contracts placed under the Framework Agreement through the Direct Route of Supply, by parties other than SCCL, are between the relevant party and the Applicant and SCCL is not a party to those contracts. Such contracts may arise after a mini competition process and Applicants should note that only SCCL will be entitled to reopen competition under the Framework Agreement unless express written consent to alternative arrangements is provided by SCCL.
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.
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
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: 2023/S 000-003208
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 November 2023
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
28 November 2023
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_1021 - Operating Theatre’s Equipment and related Accessories and Services
ITT_1022 - Lot 1 - Electrosurgical Equipment and Related Accessories and Services
ITT_1023 - Lot 2 - Architectural Surgical Medical Systems (ASMS) and Related Accessories and Services
ITT_1024 - Lot 3 - Operating and Diagnostic Imaging Tables and Related Accessories and Services
ITT_1025 - Lot 4 - Medical Lasers and Related Accessories and Services
ITT_1026 - Lot 5 - Patient Stretchers and Trolleys and Related Accessories and Services
Please note: you must respond to ITT_1021 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 Help centre 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
NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL)
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health