Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2017-06-08
Buyer: NHS Supply Chain acting as agent for NHS Business Services Authority
Country: UK
Region: UNITED KINGDOM
Contract type: Supplies
CPV classification: 32571000 | 33196000 | 33196100 | 33196200 | 33197000
Estimated value: 20000000 GBP

Technical requirements: Control Devices, Safety alarm with call and GPS function, Communication Products, Accessories and Options, Literacy Aids, Refurbishment of Products, Telehealthcare.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 5 000 000 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. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension Options), are based on that initial expenditure. An estimated annual value of 5 000 000 GBP over a (2+2 year term) = 20 000 000 GBP
Electronic Assistive Technology Products including, but may not be limited to Environmental Control Devices, Safety alarm with call and GPS function, Communication Products, Accessories and Options, Literacy Aids, Refurbishment of Products, Telehealthcare.
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.
Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of £20,000,000 for this contract award, this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the Framework Agreement consider necessary to provide suitable requirements
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 in the tender documents 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 (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector.
For the supplies and/or services identified as Direct Contract Products in the tender documents 1) NHS Supply Chain; 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) 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.
For Direct Contract Products the Supplier will be required to report to and pay a direct contract management fee to NHS Supply Chain as detailed in the tender documents.
As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would 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;
1. Use URL http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/ to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal.
— View PIN content by clicking on the ‘view notice’ button for the procurement event. This opens a PDF document.
— Applicants will then have 4 weeks from the dispatch of this notice to complete and return the Request for Information document.


Award value: 20000000