Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2020-09-23
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: 33100000 | 33123000: Cardiovascular monitoring equipment | 33141000: Disposable medical supplies | 33141210 | 33141240
Estimated value: 85100000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2020-10-22
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for supply of structural heart valves and annuloplasty rings, bands and repair, perfusion and ventricular assisted devices including consumables to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the direct and eDirect route.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa GBP 34 400 000 however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.
This lot is for heart valves and annuloplasty rings and bands. Certain products within this lot may be classified as high cost tariff excluded devices under the NHS England High Cost Tariff Excluded Devices (HCTED) programme. Trusts who are commissioned to provide specialised services in England are directed to purchase all their requirements through a national supply system through NHS Supply Chain.
Details of the product categories currently within scope of the HCTED programme, can be found using the following link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/spec-services/key-docs/medical-devices/
In accordance with the specialised services commissioning policy, NHS Improvement and NHS England will determine which products are classified as excluded from tariff and which are made available under the NHS England High Cost Tariff Excluded Devices (HCTED) programme.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 10.9 million 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.
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 60 % at tender evaluation stage to the relevant lot of the Framework agreement.
This lot is for perfusion, oxygenators and associated consumables. Products include, but are not limited to:
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 3.2 million 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.
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 to the relevant lot of the framework agreement.
This lot is for ventricular assist devices and total artificial heart. Certain products within this lot may be classified as high cost tariff excluded devices under the NHS England High Cost Tariff Excluded Devices (HCTED) programme. Trusts who are commissioned to provide specialised services in England are directed to purchase all their requirements through a national supply system through NHS Supply Chain.
Details of the product categories currently within scope of the HCTED programme, can be found using the following link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/spec-services/key-docs/medical-devices/
In accordance with the specialised services commissioning policy, NHS Improvement and NHS England will determine which products are classified as excluded from tariff and which are made available under the NHS England High Cost Tariff Excluded Devices (HCTED) programme.

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. NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions. The framework agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the supplier. Under the framework agreement there will be two different methods of supply — one for non-direct contract products and one for direct contract products. NHS Supply Chain will be entitled to purchase the supplies and/or services identified below as non-direct contract products which it will then make available for purchase by: 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body; and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. For the supplies and/or services identified as direct contract products below: 1) NHS Supply Chain; 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body, and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the framework. Non-direct contract products: All products within Lot 1 Heart valves and annuloplasty rings and bands. Direct Contract Products: All products within Lot 2 Perfusion and Lot 3 Ventricular assisted devices. 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: 85100000