Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2017-08-24
Buyer: NHS Supply Chain acting as agent for NHS Business Services Authority
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 33100000 | 33124100 | 33124130 | 33194000 | 33194100
Estimated value: 187000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2017-09-21
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: For the supply of Insulin Pumps and Associated Products covering a range of tethered insulin pumps, patch pumps, continuous monitoring devices and various associated products including but not limited to tubes, cannulas, handsets, adapters, carry cases, belts, remotes, sensors, service packs, download features and any option or accessory used to configure the pumps.
This Framework Agreement is for 24 months with the option to extend in incremental stages for up to a total period of 48 months.
This Lot is for battery operated Insulin Pumps which are tethered type and are for the administration of insulin for diabetic patients. This Lot also includes, but is not limited to, tubes, cannulas, needle cartridges, handsets, insertion devices, adaptors, batteries, carry cases, belts, remotes, sensors, finger prickers, battery caps, reservoirs, USB adaptors, clips, luer locks, dressings, pouches, batteries, service packs, download features, and any option or accessory used to configure the pumps.
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this lot will be in the region of  20 000 000 GBP however this is approximate only. The figures below for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure.
Appointment within the Lot will be made on a Line by Line basis and all Suppliers who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in the Invitation to Tender and whose total score meets or exceeds 50 % will be appointed to that Line within the Lot. Applicants should note that they may, therefore, be appointed for one or a number of the Lines across this Lot and should refer to the Invitation to Tender for further information in respect of this.
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 month period as set out in the Framework Agreement.
This Lot is for battery operated Insulin Pumps which are patch type and are for the administration of insulin for diabetic patients. This Lot also includes, but is not limited to, cartridges, handsets, insertion devices, adaptors, batteries, carry cases, belts, remotes, sensors, finger prickers, battery caps, reservoirs, USB adaptors, clips, luer locks, dressings, pouches, batteries, service packs, download features, and any option or accessory used to configure the pumps.
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this lot will be in the region of  6 000 000 GBP however this is approximate only. The figures below for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure.
Appointment within the Lot will be made on a Line by Line basis and all Suppliers who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in the Invitation to Tender and whose total score meets or exceeds 50 % will be appointed to that Line within the Lot. Applicants should note that they may, therefore, be appointed for one or a number of the Lines across this Lot and should refer to the Invitation to Tender for further information in respect of this.
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 month period as set out in the Framework Agreement.
This Lot is for battery operated Glucose Monitoring Devices which are continuous and and are for the monitoring and recording of insulin levels in diabetic patients. This Lot includes, but is not limited to, handsets, sensors, carry cases, tapes, finger prickers, clips, dressings, adhesives, insertion devices, testers, service packs, download features, and any option or accessory used to configure the unit.
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this lot will be in the region of  4 000 000 GBP however this is approximate only. The figures below for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure.
Appointment within the Lot will be made on a Line by Line basis and all Suppliers who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in the Invitation to Tender and whose total score meets or exceeds 50 % will be appointed to that Line within the Lot. Applicants should note that they may, therefore, be appointed for one or a number of the Lines across this Lot and should refer to the Invitation to Tender for further information in respect of this.
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 month period as set out in the Framework Agreement.
Applicants should refer to each II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual lots across the Framework Agreement. Applicants may bid for one, more than one or all of the Lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this.

Eligibility requirements: Please note that the maximum number of suppliers as set out in IV.1.3 is an estimate only. Applicants should refer to each II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual lots across the Framework Agreement. Applicants may bid for one, more than one or all of the Lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this. The term of contracts formed under the Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself. 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 bulk buy initiatives. NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions. The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier, however: 1) NHS Supply Chain; 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) and/or 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. Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding the estimates indicated at II.2.4 and II.2.6, NHS Supply Chain does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises Applicants that the framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis. Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be priced in sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be considered a contract made in England according to English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. NHS Supply Chain is not liable for any costs (including any third party costs fees or expenses incurred by those expressing an interest, participating or tendering for this contract opportunity. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to terminate the procurement process (or part of it), to change the basis of and the procedures for the procurement process at any time, or to procure the subject matter of the contract by alternative means if it appears that it can be more advantageously procured by alternative means. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted. All communications must be made through NHS Supply Chain's eTendering portal at http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/ using the Message Centre facility linked to this particular contract notice.

Award value: 187000000