Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2020-07-23
Buyer: NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Ltd acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 33140000: Medical consumables | 42122000 | 42122410
Estimated value: 97905224 GBP
Submission deadline: 2020-08-19
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply to NHS Supply Chain customer base via the Stock, Blue Diamond and eDirect Route for Lots 1-4 and the eDirect and Direct Route for lot 5 to supply negative pressure wound therapy products (described altogether as the ‘Goods’).
The framework agreement is for the supply of negative pressure wound therapy. Therapeutic techniques using vacuum dressings and equipment to promote healing in chronic and acute wounds via both purchase and rental options.
It is anticipated that in the first 48 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa GBP 72 800 000 Exc VAT For the full 72-month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa GBP 97 905 224 Exc VAT. however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
This lot is for the purchase of large negative pressure pumps used predominately in an acute setting, all of which are intended to aid in the wound healing process for both acute and chronic wounds.
NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by:
3) any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities); and/or
Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the framework agreement and enter into contracts under it. For the goods identified as direct contract goods:
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 directly order under the framework agreement and will be able to enter into a direct contract with the applicant for any of the goods under the framework.
Direct contracts placed under the framework agreement by parties other than NHS Supply Chain are between the party and the applicant, NHS Supply Chain is not a party to those contracts.
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 commitment initiatives.
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 48 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 72 months.
NHS Supply Chains decision to proceed with a longer term for this particular area has been based on the type of products (cost of development and investment), the devices treatment and the battery life (5 plus years). Having a longer framework agreement ensures visibility the full life of the product and considers the patients pathway or treatment cycle. There is also a real drive to encourage a more sustainable way of working and creating overall savings which we hope to work with the suppliers of this framework to achieve.
It is anticipated that in the first 48 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be circa GBP 5 064 369 Exc VAT and for the full 72-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa GBP 7 825 757 Exc VAT.


Award value: 97905224