Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2019-10-24
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: 31711140 | 33161000: Electrosurgical equipment | 33162000: Operating theatre instruments | 33162100
Estimated value: 20160000 GBP

Technical requirements: This framework agreement is for the supply of diathermy consumables, this includes but not limited to diathermy plates, diathermy pencil electrodes, smoke evacuation pencils, diathermy suction coagulators, diathermy forceps and related consumables. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 4 103 000 GBP to 5 040 000 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.
This lot aims to offer diathermy plates, compatible cables and leads and other associated accessories. Diathermy plates are designed to act as an inactive electrode to carry electric current away from the patient during surgical procedure involving diathermy.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 1 500 000 GBP to 1 800 000 GBP in the first year, for the term of the framework agreement the expenditure will be in the region of 6 000 000 GBP to 7 200 000 GBP, these are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
This lot aims to offer diathermy pencils, electrode attachments, tip cleaners, X-ray scratch pads, polishers and other associated accessories. Diathermy pencils are used during surgical procedures to cut both tissue and produce coagulation via electro-cautery. The electrode attachments are used in conjunction with the diathermy pencils. Associated accessories can also be used in conjunction with both pencils and electrode attachments.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 1 300 000 GBP to 1 600 000 GBP in the first year, for the term of the framework agreement the expenditure will be in the region of 5 200 000 GBP to 6 400 000 GBP, these are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
This lot aims to offer smoke evacuation pencils including filter tips, these are used during surgical procedures to cut both tissue and product coagulation via electro-cautery. These pencils have an added feature of facilitating smoke evacuation via extraction tubes.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 700 000 GBP to 900 000 GBP in the first year, for the term of the framework agreement the expenditure will be in the region of 2 800 000 GBP to 3 600 000 GBP, these are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
This lot aims to offer Argon diathermy pencils including probes, adapters and other associated accessories. These are used during surgical procedures to cut both tissue and produce coagulation via electro-cautery. These pencils have an added feature of emitting a plume of Argon gas from the tip of the pencil to help improve visibility of the procedure site and reduce the amount of blood present during the procedure.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 58 000 GBP to 65 000 GBP in the first year, for the term of the framework agreement the expenditure will be in the region of 232 000 GBP to 260 000 GBP, these are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
This lot aims to offer diathermy suction coagulators, these are used during open surgical procedures to aspirate blood and small tissue, whilst controlling bleeding.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 20 000 GBP to 25 000 GBP in the first year, for the term of the framework agreement the expenditure will be in the region of 80 000 GBP to 100 000 GBP, these are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
This lot aims to offer diathermy forceps, these are pincer type hand held electro-surgical instruments to coagulate tissue during surgical procedures.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 525 000 GBP to 650 000 GBP in the first year, for the term of the framework agreement the expenditure will be in the region of 2 100 000 GBP to 2 600 000 GBP, these are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants will 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.


Award value: 20160000