Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2019-07-04
Buyer: NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Ltd acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
CPV classification: 33100000
Estimated value: 180000000 GBP

Technical requirements: None Invasive Ventilation consisting of CPAP, Bilevel and High Flow Therapy devices with associated consumables, sleep therapy devices consisting of CPAP and APAP with associated consumables, sleep monitoring devices consisting of polysomnography, polygraph, respiratory inductive plethysmography, pulse oximetry, blood oxygen saturation sensors and sleep and respiratory managed services consisting of clinical training, patient therapy data monitoring services, consumable management and patient assistance. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 35 000 00 GBP to 45 000 000 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. Initially a 2 year Framework Agreement with an option to extend for a further period of 2 years. Estimated value, range between 140 000 000 GBP and 180 00 000 GBP.
Procurement of none invasive ventilators to be used in a community and hospital setting consisting of CPAP, Bilevel and high flow therapy devices with associated consumables. Associated consumables will be ventilation circuits, interfaces, humidification chambers, travel bags and other associated ancillary ventilator products.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 14 000 000 GBP to 18 000 000 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.
Procurement of sleep therapy devices consisting of CPAP and APAP with or without remote monitoring capabilities and associated consumables. Associated consumables will be masks, humidification chambers, circuits, headgear, travel bags, filters and data licenses.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 14 000 000 GBP to 18 000 000 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.
Procurement of sleep monitoring devices to be used in a community and hospital setting with multi channel monitoring capabilities consisting of polysomnography, polygraph, respiratory inductive plethysmography, pulse oximetry, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) sensors and associated consumables. Associated consumables will be sensors, straps, cable harnesses, cables, respiratory inductive plethysmography belts and diagnostic software.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 3 500 000 GBP to 4 500 000 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.
Procurement of sleep and respiratory managed services consisting of clinical training, patient therapy data monitoring services, consumable management and patient assistance services to be provided in a hospital and community setting. Services will be provided health care professionals and patients to provide assistance and drive efficiencies to the National Health Service and patients.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 3 500 000 GBP to 4 500 000 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.
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:
4) Any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it. 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. This should include but not be limited to manufacturing storage and distribution. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. 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 during the subsequent 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.
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.
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 in respect of the lot strategy will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement.
As part of its pre-tender strategy, 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 then 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.


Award value: 180000000