Future opportunity

Maternity, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Products

  • NHS Supply Chain

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2023/S 000-036531

Published 12 December 2023, 2:16pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Supply Chain

Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG

Contact

Malwina Lindemann

Email

Malwina.Lindemann@supplychain.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.supplychain.nhs.uk

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from 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

Maternity, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Products

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 33641200 - Other gynaecologicals

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The framework agreement will look to include the following range of products:

conception aids; sperm collection & processing - counting chambers, sperm rinse, sperm straws; ART media & oil; ART micromanipulation pipettes - biopsy, handling, hatching, holding, denudation, ICSI, PZD; ART catheters & needles - embryo transfer, oocyte retrieval, IUI; ART cryopreservation products - straws, tubes, vitrification kits, warming kits, birthing aids - balls, pillows; maternity creams, gels & ointments; foetal dopplers; amnioscope; amniocentesis needle; chorionic villus sampling needle; foetal blood sampling; intrauterine pressure monitoring; umbilical catheter; amniotic hook; cervical ripening products; obstetric forceps; assisted delivery devices; episiotomy scissors; post-partum haemorrhage management; umbilical cord clamps; baby bath; heel warmers, rental agreements for inflatable birthing pools and maternity TENS machines, supply of inflatable birthing pools and associated accessories, hysterosonography consumables, cell sampling products, uterine maipulators, uterine curettes, uterine sounds, forceps, pessaries & bladder support devices, scissors, word catheter, cervix dilators, vaginal speculums, maternity pads, menstrual cups, period underwear, period tampons, period pads, pant liners.

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £28,500,000 to £30, 000,000 inc VAT 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. The estimated value over the total framework agreement term is £120,000,000 inc VAT.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £120,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 6

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Assisted Reproduction

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85111310 - In vitro fertilisation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Assisted reporoduction

For the supply of conception aids; sperm collection & processing - counting chambers, sperm rinse, sperm straws; ART media & oil; ART micromanipulation pipettes - biopsy, handling, hatching, holding, denudation, ICSI, PZD; ART catheters & needles - embryo transfer, oocyte retrieval, IUI; ART cryopreservation products - straws, tubes, vitrification kits, warming kits.

two.2.14) Additional information

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Obstetrics & Baby Care

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment
  • 33112320 - Doppler equipment
  • 33140000 - Medical consumables
  • 33141127 - Absorbable haemostatics
  • 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
  • 33141323 - Biopsy needles
  • 33141329 - Amniocentesia needles
  • 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
  • 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
  • 33162200 - Operating-theatre instruments
  • 33169000 - Surgical instruments
  • 85111100 - Surgical hospital services
  • 85111320 - Obstetrical hospital services
  • 85121210 - Gyneacologic or obstetric services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the supply of birthing aids - balls, pillows; maternity creams, gels & ointments; foetal dopplers; amnioscope; amniocentesis needle; chorionic villus sampling needle; foetal blood sampling; intrauterine pressure monitoring; umbilical catheter; amniotic hook; cervical ripening products; obstetric forceps; assisted delivery devices; episiotomy scissors; post-partum haemorrhage management; umbilical cord clamps; baby bath; heel warmers.

two.2.14) Additional information

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Birthing Rental

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85111320 - Obstetrical hospital services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the supply of rental agreements for birthing pools and maternity TENS machines.

two.2.14) Additional information

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Birth Pools & Accessories

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85111320 - Obstetrical hospital services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the supply of inflatable birthing pools and associated accessories.

two.2.14) Additional information

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Gynaecology

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33140000 - Medical consumables
  • 33141230 - Dilator
  • 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
  • 33141323 - Biopsy needles
  • 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
  • 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
  • 33162200 - Operating-theatre instruments
  • 33169000 - Surgical instruments
  • 33641200 - Other gynaecologicals
  • 85111100 - Surgical hospital services
  • 85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the supply of hysterosonography consumables, cell sampling products, uterine maipulators, uterine curettes, uterine sounds, forceps, pessaries & bladder support devices, scissors, word catheter, cervix dilators, vaginal speculums

two.2.14) Additional information

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Period Products

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33641200 - Other gynaecologicals
  • 33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons
  • 33771200 - Paper napkin liners

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the supply of maternity pads, menstrual cups, period underwear, period tampons, period pads, pant liners.

two.2.14) Additional information

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

12 December 2023


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