Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Andover
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59172
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59172
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Private Healthcare Pathway Imaging
Reference number
713122450
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This requirement is for rapid access to a high-quality diagnostic imaging capability when a patient requires clinical imaging (which can include CT scan, Xray, MRI and/or Ultrasound).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £335,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intent of the contract is to enable eligible personnel to be returned to full duties whilst minimising delays. All referrals under this contract will be managed via the Private Healthcare Pathway (PHCP) initiative, which is delivered by HQ Army Recruitment and Initial Training Command (ARITC).
The treatment pathway for patients using the PHCP can vary in length and scope depending on the nature of the injury or illness. However, the common first step is that a patient requires clinical imaging (which can include CT scan, Xray, MRI and/or Ultrasound). The objective is for this procurement to be outsourced, to deliver consistency in service levels, cost, and time.
This procurement will not cover the subsequent steps in the PHCP process (i.e., referral to a clinical specialist, ongoing treatment, surgery, etc).
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
36
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: Yes
Description of options
Without prejudice to any other condition of the Contract at the end of the duration of the Contract the Authority shall have the option to extend the Contract for up to a further one year or part thereof.
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.1.8) 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
17 January 2025
Local time
11:59pm
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 January 2025
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.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Ministry of Defence
Andover
SP11 8HJ
Country
United Kingdom