Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2018-11-23
Buyer: DHL Supply Chain Limited acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd acting on behalf of the NHS Business Services Authority
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
CPV classification: 31211110 | 31500000 | 31520000 | 31524000 | 31524110
Estimated value: 150364000 EUR

Technical requirements: Architectural Surgical Medical Systems, Tables, Patient Stretchers and Trolleys, Medical Lasers and all Related Accessories and Services
NHS supply chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of lights, pendant systems, theatre control units, tables, patient stretchers and trolleys, medical lasers including all variations specified for use in a medical setting. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 16 870 000 GBP to 32 327 500 GBP 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 (including any extension options) is between 72 000 000 GBP and 150 364 000 GBP.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 2 475 000 GBP to 5 171 250 GBP 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.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 6 105 000 GBP to 12 718 750 GBP 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.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 4 290 000 GBP to 8 937 500 GBP 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.
Medical Lasers — Dermatological and Plastics for use in ablative, hair removal, vascular, tattoo and pigmentation and skin resurfacing procedures,
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 4 000 000 GBP to 5 500 000 GBP 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 following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission — ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) to cover all segments of the Applicant's (and the product's) supply chain. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the Contract Notice. If such certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain. The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence in the next 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.
Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of 72 000 000 GBP and 150 364 000 GBP for this contract award, this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the Framework Agreement consider necessary. NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment/bulk buy initiatives. The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier, however
5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework.
The Supplier will be required to report to and pay a direct contract management fee to NHS Supply Chain as detailed in the tender documents.
NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right not to as part of any future tender process. Further information will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement.
NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the Request for Information document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement, please follow the below instructions. Candidates wishing to complete the Request for Information must register their expression of interest. The Request for Information document will then be sent via the Intenda Messaging Centre.
Use URL http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/ to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. If not yet registered:
Click on the “Not Registered Yet” link to access the registration page. Complete the registration pages as per the mini guide found on the landing page.


Award value: 150364000