Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
N H S Shared Business Services
Three Cherry Trees Lane
Hemel Hempsted
HP2 7AH
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
05280446
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Public Sector Framework Provider https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Contrast Media including Injectors and Associated Products (SBS10257)
Reference number
SBS10257
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33696800 - X-ray contrast media
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework.
NHS SBS has put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Contrast Media including Injectors and Associated Products and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.
The framework includes:
Lot 1 - Contrast Media, which contains the following sub lots:
Lot 1a - CT Contrast Media
Lot 1b - MRI Contrast Media
Lot 1c - X-Ray Contrast Media
Lot 1d - Ultrasound Contrast Media
Lot 2 - Contrast Media Injectors and Associated Products
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:
https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £70,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
CT Contrast Media
Lot No
1a
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33696800 - X-ray contrast media
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1a is for the provision of Contrast Media that is used in conjunction with a CT scanner.
Awarded suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification of the Framework Agreement.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 15
Price - Weighting: 25
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The framework agreement will commence on 25th March 2024 and end on 24th March 2028. The term of the framework is 4 years with no option to extend.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
MRI Contrast Media
Lot No
1b
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33696800 - X-ray contrast media
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1b is for the provision of Contrast Media that is used in conjunction with an MRI scanner.
Awarded suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification of the Framework Agreement.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 15
Price - Weighting: 25
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The framework agreement will commence on 25th March 2024 and end on 24th March 2028. The term of the framework is 4 years with no option to extend.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
X-Ray Contrast Media
Lot No
1c
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33696800 - X-ray contrast media
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1c is for the provision of Contrast Media that is used in conjunction with X-Ray equipment.
Awarded suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification of the Framework Agreement.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 15
Price - Weighting: 25
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The framework agreement will commence on 25th March 2024 and end on 24th March 2028. The term of the framework is 4 years with no option to extend.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ultrasound Contrast Media
Lot No
1d
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33696800 - X-ray contrast media
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1d is for the provision of contrast media that is used in conjunction with Ultrasound equipment.
Awarded suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification of the Framework Agreement.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 15
Price - Weighting: 25
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The framework agreement will commence on 25th March 2024 and end on 24th March 2028. The term of the framework is 4 years with no option to extend.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Contrast Media Injectors and Associated Products
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33696800 - X-ray contrast media
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the provision of Injectors and Associated Products:
• Injectors (including service and maintenance)
• Ancillaries / Associated Products / Maintenance
Awarded suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification of the Framework Agreement.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 15
Price - Weighting: 25
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The framework agreement will commence on 25th March 2024 and end on 24th March 2028. The term of the framework is 4 years with no option to extend.
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-028196
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SBS 10257
Lot No
1a
Title
CT Contrast Media
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GE HealthCare Ltd
Pollards Wood
Chalfont St. Giles
HP8 4SP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
1002610
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Guerbet Laboratories Ltd
Avon House, 435 Stratford Road
Shirley, Solihull
B90 4AA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
2940474
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SBS 10257
Lot No
1b
Title
MRI Contrast Media
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GE HealthCare Ltd
Pollards Wood
Chalfont St. Giles
HP8 4SP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
1002610
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Guerbet Laboratories Ltd
Avon House, 435 Stratford Road
Shirley, Solihull
B90 4AA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
2940474
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bayer PLC
400 South Oak Way
Reading Berkshire
RG2 6AD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
935048
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SBS 10257
Lot No
1c
Title
X Ray Contrast Media
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bayer PLC
400 South Oak Way
Reading Berkshire
RG2 6AD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
935048
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GE HealthCare Ltd
Pollards Wood
Chalfont St. Giles
HP8 4SP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
1002610
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SBS 10257
Lot No
1d
Title
Ultra Sound Contrast Media
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GE HealthCare Ltd
Pollards Wood
Chalfont St. Giles
HP8 4SP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
1002610
Internet address
https://www.gehealthcare.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SBS 10257
Lot No
2
Title
Injectors, Consumables and Associated Products
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Guerbet Laboratories Ltd
Avon House, 435 Stratford Road
Shirley, Solihull
B90 4AA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
2940474
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Framework Agreement commencement date: 25th March 2024
Framework Agreement End Date: 24th March 2028
Term: 48 months
The value provided in II.1.7 is only an estimate. NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice. We are unable to break down the anticipated value for each lot hence sections V.2.4 each use the total value for the framework agreement as included in section II.1.7.
Some purchases under this Framework Agreement may have requirements that can be met under this Framework Agreement but the purchase of which may be exempt from the Procurement Regulations. In such cases, Call-off Contracts from this Framework will be unregulated purchases for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations, and Approved Organisations may, at their discretion, modify the terms and conditions of any Call-off Contracts to reflect that Approved Organisation's specific needs.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom