Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2020-01-24
Buyer: Health Solutions Team Ltd acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd acting on behalf of the NHS Business Services Authority
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 32351300 | 33121400 | 33124100 | 33124130 | 85121240: Oncology services
Estimated value: 18000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2020-02-24
Award criteria: Mixed

Technical requirements: The framework agreement is for the supply of audiological equipment which is anticipated to cover the following product categories but not limited to:
It's anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of 7 000 000 GBP. For the full 48-month term if extended the anticipated value will be in the region of 18 000 000 GBP. Values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.
This lot contains equipment that is used to diagnose audiological conditions in patients and the associated peripheral equipment with doing so. This lot also contains equipment used to fit hearing aids prescribed as a result of a hearing test as well as equipment used to treat and rehabilitate patients who are experiencing balance issues. Products include:
This 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.
This lot contains equipment that is used to test newborn babies, as part of NHS England’s Newborn Hearing Screening Program, for any potential hearing related issues, referring them to audiology departments for further testing should it be required. Products include:
This 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.
This lot contains equipment that is used within audiology departments and ENT clinics to treat patients with issues of wax within their inner ear. The equipment in this lot is used to help remove and treat excessive wax that can be masking other audiological conditions. Products include:
This 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.
This lot contains equipment that is used by patients as personal devices, that are not hearing aids, to help with day to day hearing issues. The lot contains equipment that amplifies sound to allow patients with mild to moderate hearing loss to hear sounds more clearly, as well as equipment to help with the treatment of audiological condition tinnitus. Products include:
This 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.
This lot only contains the single use, disposable products, that are used in conjunction with all of the equipment listed in the above lots.
This 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.
Applicants should refer to 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.

Eligibility requirements: Applicants should refer to 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 commitment initiatives. 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: 18000000