Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
Contact
Nilton Melo
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
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://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
LPP/2024/001 Contrast Media and Associated Injectors/Consumables
Reference number
C321038
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33696800 - X-ray contrast media
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This Framework for Contrast Media and associated injectors/consumables is to unify the Frameworks currently available from North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOECPC), East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub (EOECPH), NHS Commercial Solutions and London Procurement Partnership (LPP). This Framework will be established by NHS Procurement in Partnership (NHS PiP) collectively, bringing together the existing hub Frameworks to one National Framework Agreement. This Framework will provide a centralised approach to contrast media and associated injectors/consumables procurement in the UK, making it more competitive in the global market.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £383,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
4
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Contrast Media Products
Lot No
Lot 1
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 Framework for Contrast Media and associated injectors/consumables is to unify the Frameworks currently available from North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOECPC), East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub (EOECPH), NHS Commercial Solutions and London Procurement Partnership (LPP). This Framework will be established by NHS Procurement in Partnership (NHS PiP) collectively, bringing together the existing hub Frameworks to one National Framework Agreement. This Framework will provide a centralised approach to contrast media and associated injectors/consumables procurement in the UK, making it more competitive in the global market.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
The authority reserves the right to extend for 2 x 12 month optional extensions.
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
Lot 2 - Consumables
Lot No
Lot 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Framework for Contrast Media and associated injectors/consumables is to unify the Frameworks currently available from North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOECPC), East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub (EOECPH), NHS Commercial Solutions and London Procurement Partnership (LPP). This Framework will be established by NHS Procurement in Partnership (NHS PiP) collectively, bringing together the existing hub Frameworks to one National Framework Agreement. This Framework will provide a centralised approach to contrast media and associated injectors/consumables procurement in the UK, making it more competitive in the global market.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
The authority reserves the right to extend for 2 x 12 month optional extensions.
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
Lot 3 - Injectors
Lot No
Lot 3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33111000 - X-ray devices
- 33151200 - X-ray therapy devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Framework for Contrast Media and associated injectors/consumables is to unify the Frameworks currently available from North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOECPC), East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub (EOECPH), NHS Commercial Solutions and London Procurement Partnership (LPP). This Framework will be established by NHS Procurement in Partnership (NHS PiP) collectively, bringing together the existing hub Frameworks to one National Framework Agreement. This Framework will provide a centralised approach to contrast media and associated injectors/consumables procurement in the UK, making it more competitive in the global market.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
The authority reserves the right to extend for 2 x 12 month optional extensions.
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
Sub Lot 3a - Warranties & Maintenance
Lot No
Sub Lot 3a
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50421200 - Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment
- 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Framework for Contrast Media and associated injectors/consumables is to unify the Frameworks currently available from North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOECPC), East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub (EOECPH), NHS Commercial Solutions and London Procurement Partnership (LPP). This Framework will be established by NHS Procurement in Partnership (NHS PiP) collectively, bringing together the existing hub Frameworks to one National Framework Agreement. This Framework will provide a centralised approach to contrast media and associated injectors/consumables procurement in the UK, making it more competitive in the global market.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
The authority reserves the right to extend for 2 x 12 month optional extensions.
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.1.2) 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.1.3) 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.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-017192
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
14 January 2025
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: 9 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
3 December 2024
Local time
5:00pm
Place
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The LPP/2024/001 Contrast Media and Associated Injectors/Consumables Framework can be accessed by the following Participating Authorities subject to the approval of NHS PiP hubs and/or NHS London Procurement Partnership as the Contracting Authority:
Any member of a NHS PiP procurement hub (a list of members is available on the hubs individual websites and is subject to change):
http://noecpc.nhs.uk/current-members
https://www.commercialsolutions-sec.nhs.uk/
https://www.lpp.nhs.uk/
https://www.eoecph.nhs.uk/
NHS/public sector bodies located in the United Kingdom (UK) including any of the Crown Dependencies and NHS Collaborative Procurement Organisations. The NHS (National Health Service) in England including but not limited to:
Foundation Trusts, Acute (Hospital) Trusts, Ambulance Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Care Trusts:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/
Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/find-your-local-integrated-care-board/
All other organisations involved in commissioning and/or overseeing General Practitioner services, GP consortia, GP Practices and any other provider of primary medical services:
a) who are a party to any of the following contracts:
• General Medical Services (GMS)
• Personal Medical Services (PMS)
• Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and/or
b) Commissioned by NHS England or other organisations involved in commissioning or overseeing General Practitioner services, as described above.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/
Integrated Care Systems (ICS)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/integratedcare/
Regional Teams
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/regional-area-teams/
Department of Health:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Arm’s Length Bodies:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-contact-department-of-health-arms-length-bodies/department-of-healths-agencies-and-partner-organisations
NHS England:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/ and other organisations involved in commissioning primary care services via Clinical Commissioning Groups supported by Commissioning Support Units which are responsible for commissioning most aspects of NHS care (or equivalent body established pursuant to legislation enacted as a result of, or in connection with, the White Paper, Equity and Excellence.
Liberating the NHS published July 2010: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/liberating-the-nhs-white-paper
The NHS in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland including but not limited to Primary care services - GPs, pharmacies, dentists and optometrists, Hospital services, and community services, including those provided through community health centres and mental health services at:
NHS Wales (National Health Service for Wales): including but not limited to Welsh Health Boards, NHS Trusts and Public Health Wales:
https://www.nhs.wales/about-us/
NHS Scotland (National Health Service for Scotland) including but not limited to Regional NHS Boards, Special NHS Boards and public health body at:
http://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/
Health and Social Care Services in Northern Ireland: (National Health Service for Northern Ireland) including but not limited to Health Trusts, Social Care Board and other HSC Agencies:
http://online.hscni.net/
Social Enterprise UK:
https://www.socialenterprise.org.uk
Local Authority Councils in England, Scotland and Wales: county, unitary, district, borough, and metropolitan councils (parish/community councils)
Local Councils in England, Scotland and Wales:
England & Wales: https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online
Scotland: https://www.mygov.scot/organisations
Local Authority Councils in Northern Ireland:
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/local-councils-in-northern-ireland
Isle of Man (IoM) Government and associated IoM based public bodies, including all IoM Government Departments and Cabinet Office, including but not limited to: Department of Health & Social Care:
https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/
The States of Jersey Government and administration including all Government Departments including but not limited to: Health & Social Services:
https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/pages/default.aspx
The States of Guernsey (Parliament and government) including but not limited to the Committee for Health & Social Care:
https://www.gov.gg/article/152954/Health-and-Social-Services-Department
Educational Establishments in England including schools and colleges:
https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/
Schools in Wales:
https://www.gov.wales/address-list-schools
Further Education and 6th Form Colleges in the UK:
https://www.aoc.co.uk/about/list-of-colleges-in-the-uk
Higher Education Recognised or listed bodies in the UK offering degree-level courses:
https://www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised
Schools in Scotland including primary, secondary and special schools:
https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/
Educational Establishments in Scotland:
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/ScotXed/SchoolEducation/SchoolEstablishments
Schools and Educational Establishments in Northern Ireland:
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus
Higher Education Universities and Colleges in Northern Ireland:
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/universities-and-colleges-northern-ireland
UK Police Forces in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales including National Special Police Forces.
https://www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/
England Fire and Rescue Services
https://nfcc.org.uk/contacts/fire-and-rescue-services/
Scottish Fire & Rescue Services
http://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-area.aspx
Welsh Fire & Rescue Services
https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service
https://www.nifrs.org/
UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency/about/access-and-opening
Registered charities in England and Wales:
https://www.gov.uk/find-charity-information
Registered charities in Scotland:
https://www.oscr.org.uk/charities
Registered charities in Northern Ireland:
http://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/
Ministry of Defence (MOD):
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Registered social landlords, government funded, not-for-profit organisations that provide affordable housing, including housing associations, trusts and cooperatives.
England:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing
Scotland:
https://www.housingregulator.gov.scot/
Wales:
http://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/publications/registered-social-landlords-in-wales/?lang=en
Northern Ireland:
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to access the Framework (subject to Authority approval) and shall be deemed Participating Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement.
Participating Authorities will be required to sign an access document which is subject to the approval of the NHS LPP and/or the relevant procurement hub.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom