Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2019-09-02
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: 31000000 | 31154000 | 31211110 | 31500000 | 31520000
Estimated value: 90800000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2019-09-30
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Architectural Surgical Medical Systems, Operating and Diagnostic Imaging Tables, Patient Stretchers and Trolleys, Medical Lasers and all Related Accessories and Services
NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC) seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for via the direct route of supply architectural surgical medical systems, operating and diagnostic imaging tables, patient stretchers and trolleys, medical lasers, and all related accessories and services. This framework will not cover the purchase of consumables alone. Consumables will only be in scope of the framework if purchased alongside the types of equipment as stated in the tender documents. The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for an additional period of up to 24 months. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa 43 050 000 GBP however this is an approximate value only. The estimated total value of the framework agreement, below, is based on the initial expenditure and includes a forecast for growth.
The scope of the requirement in respect of this Lot (1) is architectural surgical medical systems. This means the range of systems that provide essential services such as the delivery of light, gases and power to a medical theatre working environment and shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following types of medical theatre equipment: lights (fixed and mobile), pendants (fixed and multi-move), control units and canopies. The scope of this Lot (1) includes the purchase of all associated options, accessories and services as defined in the specification.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing the top scoring 16 applicants who meet the minimum requirements (as set out in the tender documents) to this Lot (1).
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months the value of purchases in respect of this Lot (1) will be circa 6 150 000 GBP with a forecasted level of growth. The estimated value below (see s. II.2.6)) is the total (48 month) estimated value in respect of the Lot (1) and is based on the initial value with a forecasted level of growth.
This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.
The scope of the requirement in respect of this Lot (2) is tables for a range of general and specialist operating procedures within an operating theatre environment. The scope of this Lot (2) includes, but shall not be limited to, the purchase of mobile operating tables and specialist theatre and diagnostic imaging tables with all associated options and/or accessories as defined in the tender documents.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing to this Lot (2) all applicants who meet the minimum requirements (as set out in the tender documents) and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of 50 % of the total (financial and non-financial score) at the tender evaluation stage.
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months the value of purchases in respect of this Lot (2) will be circa 16 400 000 GBP with a forecasted level of growth. The estimated value below (see s. II.2.6)) is the total (48 month) estimated value in respect of the Lot (2) and is based on the initial value with a forecasted level of growth.
This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.
The scope of the requirement in respect of this Lot (3) is patient stretchers, trolleys and accessories typically for use in hospital and ambulance environments. This includes, but is not limited to patient stretchers and trolleys for use in accident and emergency, day surgery and endoscopy-related working environments, as further defined within the tender documents.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing to this Lot (3) all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements (as set out in the tender documents) and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of 50 % of the total (financial and non-financial score) at the tender evaluation stage.
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months the value of purchases in respect of this Lot (3) will be circa 12 300 000 GBP with a forecasted level of growth. The estimated value below (see s. II.2.6)) is the total (48 month) estimated value in respect of the Lot (3) and is based on the initial value with a forecasted level of growth.
This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.
The scope of the requirement in respect of this Lot (4) is medical lasers and associated accessories for use in general surgery including, but not limited to ear/nose/throat(ENT), gastroenterology and general surgery as further defined in the tender documents.

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 1, more than 1 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, 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: 90800000