Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Hertfordshire District Council
Council Offices, Gernon Road
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 3JF
Contact
Aron Woolnough
Aron.Woolnough@north-herts.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 01462474000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of Assistive Technology for Residents with Epilepsy
Reference number
NH527540550
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 30237475 - Electric sensors
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
North Hertfordshire District Council 'the Council' currently supplies, maintains, and monitors assistive technology to 580 users living with epilepsy in Hertfordshire. The Council seeks to procure epilepsy monitoring equipment which is easily adjustable, durable, and, suitable for storage in vans. Furthermore, the Council seeks equipment to detect a range of seizure types and other indicators of epilepsy, such as pulse and acoustic monitoring. The Council receives approximately 20 referrals every month for users living with epilepsy.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £550,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
All lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Detection for Tonic Clonic and Myoclonic Seizure Activity
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
- 35125100 - Sensors
- 35125110 - Biometric sensors
- 30237475 - Electric sensors
- 33196200 - Devices for the disabled
- 33196000 - Medical aids
- 33197000 - Medical computer equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Hertfordshire District Council (the Council) invites Tenders for the supply of assisted living epilepsy monitoring equipment and related assistive technologies for vulnerable residents living within Hertfordshire.The aims of this project are:(a) Supporting people living with epilepsy to establish, maintain or regain independence both in and away from their home setting.(b) Delaying and reducing the need for admissions to nursing and residential care.(c) Support informal and formal carers.(d) To communicate with the Alarm Receiving Centre where informal or formal carers are unavailable.(e) Support the introduction of new, emerging, and novel technologies.8.2 Lot 1: Detection for Tonic Clonic and Myoclonic Seizure Activity (a) The solution should be designed for monitoring tonic clonic and myoclonic seizures while the user is in bed, sitting in a chair or walking within the home.(b) The solution should have adjustable sensitivity for seizure detection.(c) The device should provide accurate data on the duration, intensity, and frequency of seizures.(d) Desirable features:(i) The solution should monitor the user’s pulse and alert if it detects irregular pulse associated with seizure activity. (ii) The solution should monitor for audio cues associated with seizure activity, such as vocal clicks, shouts, and screams.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £110,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
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: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Detection for Atonic Seizure Activity
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35125100 - Sensors
- 35125110 - Biometric sensors
- 30237475 - Electric sensors
- 33196000 - Medical aids
- 33196200 - Devices for the disabled
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
- 33197000 - Medical computer equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Hertfordshire District Council (the Council) invites Tenders for the supply of assisted living epilepsy monitoring equipment and related assistive technologies for vulnerable residents living within Hertfordshire.The aims of this project are:(a) Supporting people living with epilepsy to establish, maintain or regain independence both in and away from their home setting.(b) Delaying and reducing the need for admissions to nursing and residential care.(c) Support informal and formal carers.(d) To communicate with the Alarm Receiving Centre where informal or formal carers are unavailable.(e) Support the introduction of new, emerging, and novel technologies.8.3 Lot 2 Detection for Atonic Seizure Activity(a) The solution should be designed for monitoring atonic seizure activity for users.(b) The device should provide accurate data on the duration, intensity, and frequency of seizures.(c) Desirable features:(i) The solution should monitor the user’s pulse and alert if it detects irregular pulse associated with seizure activity. (ii) The solution should monitor for audio cues associated with seizure activity, such as vocal clicks, shouts, and screams.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £55,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
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: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Detection for Tonic Seizure Activity
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33197000 - Medical computer equipment
- 35125100 - Sensors
- 35125110 - Biometric sensors
- 30237475 - Electric sensors
- 33196000 - Medical aids
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Hertfordshire District Council (the Council) invites Tenders for the supply of assisted living epilepsy monitoring equipment and related assistive technologies for vulnerable residents living within Hertfordshire.The aims of this project are:(a) Supporting people living with epilepsy to establish, maintain or regain independence both in and away from their home setting.(b) Delaying and reducing the need for admissions to nursing and residential care.(c) Support informal and formal carers.(d) To communicate with the Alarm Receiving Centre where informal or formal carers are unavailable.(e) Support the introduction of new, emerging, and novel technologies.8.4 Lot 3 Detection for Tonic Seizure Activity (a) The solution should be designed for monitoring tonic seizure activity for users.(b) The device should provide accurate data on the duration, intensity, and frequency of seizures.(c) Desirable features:(i) The solution should monitor the user’s pulse and alert if it detects irregular pulse associated with seizure activity. (ii) The solution should monitor for audio cues associated with seizure activity, such as vocal clicks, shouts, and screams.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £55,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
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: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Occupancy & Motion Detection
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35125100 - Sensors
- 35125110 - Biometric sensors
- 30237475 - Electric sensors
- 33196000 - Medical aids
- 33196200 - Devices for the disabled
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
- 33197000 - Medical computer equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Hertfordshire District Council (the Council) invites Tenders for the supply of assisted living epilepsy monitoring equipment and related assistive technologies for vulnerable residents living within Hertfordshire.The aims of this project are:(a) Supporting people living with epilepsy to establish, maintain or regain independence both in and away from their home setting.(b) Delaying and reducing the need for admissions to nursing and residential care.(c) Support informal and formal carers.(d) To communicate with the Alarm Receiving Centre where informal or formal carers are unavailable.(e) Support the introduction of new, emerging, and novel technologies.8.5 Lot 4 Occupancy & Motion Detection(a) Detecting occupancy and vacancy of a chair or bed(i) The assistive technology solution should detect whether a user has occupied or vacated a bed or chair and alarm if adjustable criteria is met, such as vacating at a certain time of day, not returning to the bed or chair within an adjustable duration of time, or immediately alarm.(b) Detecting doors being opened or closed(i) The assistive technology solution should detect whether a door has opened or closed and alarm if adjustable criteria is met, such as at a certain time of day, if the door is left open for an adjustable duration of time, or immediately alarm.(c) Detecting activity and motion within the property(i) The assistive technology solution should detect whether there is motion and alarm if adjustable criteria is met, such as the time of day, if there is no activity for an adjustable duration of time, or immediately alarm.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £220,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
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: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Abnormal Activity Away from Home
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35125100 - Sensors
- 35125110 - Biometric sensors
- 30237475 - Electric sensors
- 33196000 - Medical aids
- 33196200 - Devices for the disabled
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
- 33197000 - Medical computer equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Hertfordshire District Council (the Council) invites Tenders for the supply of assisted living epilepsy monitoring equipment and related assistive technologies for vulnerable residents living within Hertfordshire.The aims of this project are:(a) Supporting people living with epilepsy to establish, maintain or regain independence both in and away from their home setting.(b) Delaying and reducing the need for admissions to nursing and residential care.(c) Support informal and formal carers.(d) To communicate with the Alarm Receiving Centre where informal or formal carers are unavailable.(e) Support the introduction of new, emerging, and novel technologies.8.6 Lot 5 Abnormal Activity Away from Home(a) The solution should be designed for monitoring abnormal activity, such as seizures and falls, away from the home.(b) The device should provide accurate data on the duration, intensity, and frequency of seizures.(c) The device should report on GPS location of the user when an alarm is activated.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £110,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
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: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
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
Conformity European (CE marking)United Kingdom Conformity Assessed (UKCA marking)
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
8 December 2023
Local time
5:00pm
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
8 December 2023
Local time
5:01pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
North Hertfordshire District Council
Council Offices, Gernon Rd,
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 3JF
Aron.Woolnough@north-herts.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1462474000
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution
100 St. Paul’s Churchyard
London
EC4M 8BU
Telephone
+44 02075366000
Fax
+44 02075366001
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution
100 St. Paul’s Churchyard
London
EC4M 8BU
Telephone
+44 02075366000
Fax
+44 02075366001
Country
United Kingdom