Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2020-09-01
Buyer: NHS Supply Chain Operated by Health Solutions Team Ltd acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 31120000 | 31711140 | 33000000 | 33100000 | 33140000: Medical consumables
Estimated value: 85440000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2020-09-27
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement (FAG) for the supply of Oncology Ablation Devices, Consumables and Associated Equipment to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the eDirect Route. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 42 720 000.00 in the first 24 months 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 (2 + 2 year term) is GBP 85 440 000.00.
The framework covers supply of oncology ablation devices, consumables and associated equipment. Products include but are not limited to: Microwave Ablation Probes, Cryotherapy Ablation Cryoprobes, Irreversible Electroporation Electrode, RadioFrequency Straight Electrodes and RadioFrequency Patient Retrun Electrode (Grounding Pad), RadioFrequency Umbrella Electrodes and RadioFrequency Patient Return Electrode, Electrochemotherapy Electrodes, Oesophageal Ablation Ablative spray Cryotherapy Passive Catheters and Oesphegeal Ablation Ablative Spray Cryotherapy and Cryo-Decompression tubes. Please refer to the Specification for further detail.
It is anticipated that the initial expenditure will be circa GBP 21 360 000 in the first year of this framework agreement (FAG), however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those purchasing under the FAG.
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 50 % at tender evaluation stage.
Applicants should refer to II.2) of this contract notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual lot across the framework agreement.
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 will be between the NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier. NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the eDirect Route.
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
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.
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 estimate indicated at II.2.1, 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.
Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents.
The contracting authority reserves the right to require groupings of entities to take a particular form or to require one party to undertake primary legal liability or to require that each party undertakes joint and several liability.
The framework agreement includes obligations with respect to environmental issues, modern slavery assessment and a requirement for successful suppliers to comply with the NHS Supply Chain Code of Conduct.

Eligibility requirements: Applicants should refer to II.2) of this contract notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual lot across the framework agreement. Appointment to the framework agreement will be made on a lot basis. 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 will be between the NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier. NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the eDirect Route. 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: 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities); and/or 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. 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 estimate indicated at II.2.1, 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. Please note that the maximum number of suppliers as set out in IV.1.3) is an estimate only.

Award value: 85440000