Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2020-03-13
Buyer: NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Ltd acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 33100000 | 33140000: Medical consumables
Estimated value: 216000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2020-04-08
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: The framework agreement is for the supply of non-invasive ventilation (Bi-level devices with accessories, sleep therapy devices (CPAP — Constant Positive Airways Pressure) with accessories, sleep monitoring (diagnostic) devices with accessories and sleep and respiratory managed services.
Precise quantities are unknown. Initially a 2-year framework agreement with an option to extend for a further period of 2 years. Estimated value, range between GBP 108 000 000 and GBP 216 000 000 however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) and High Flow Therapy — Bi-Level Devices, High Flow Therapy Devices and Accessories
Procurement of non invasive ventilators to be used in a community and hospital setting consisting of CPAP, Bi-Level and high flow therapy devices with associated accessories. Accessories will be ventilation circuits, interfaces, humidification chambers, travel bags and other associated ancillary ventilator products.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35 % at tender evaluation stage to the relevant product line of the framework agreement.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be in the region of GBP 36 000 000 for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa GBP 72 000 000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth from year 1 to 4.
Procurement of sleep therapy devices consisting of CPAP and Auto-Tritrating CPAP with or without remote monitoring capabilities and associated accessories. Accessories will be masks, humidification chambers,circuits, headgear, travel bags, filters and data licenses.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35 % at tender evaluation stage to the relevant product line of the framework agreement.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be in the region of GBP 36 000 000 for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa GBP 72 000 000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth from year 1 to 4.
Procurement of sleep monitoring devices to be used in a community and hospital setting with multi channel monitoring capabilities consisting of polysomnography, polygraph, respiratory inductive plethysmography, pulse oximetry, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) sensors and associated accessories. Accessories will be sensors, straps, cable harnesses, cables, respiratory inductive plethysmography belts and diagnostic software.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35 % at tender evaluation stage to the relevant product line of the framework agreement.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be in the region of GBP 18 000 000 for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa GBP 36 000 000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth from year 1 to 4.
Procurement of sleep and respiratory managed services consisting of clinical training, patient therapy data monitoring services, consumable management and patient assistance services to be provided in a hospital and community setting. Services will be provided health care professionals and patients to provide assistance and drive efficiencies to the National Health Service and patients.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35 % at tender evaluation stage to the relevant product line of the framework agreement.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of GBP 18 000 000 for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa GBP 36 000 000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth from year 1 to 4.

Eligibility requirements: Applicants should refer to each II.2.4) 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 estimates indicated at II.1.4), II.1.5), each II.2.6) and each II.2.14), 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.

Award value: 216000000