Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2018-11-27
Buyer: DHL Supply Chain Ltd acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd acting on behalf of the NHS Business Services Authority
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 33100000 | 33124120 | 34223330 | 44211100 | 75100000
Estimated value: 600000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2019-01-07
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the direct route of supply of Mobile and Strategic Clinical Solutions. The scope of the proposed Framework Agreement is intended to cover the following categories of services (listed as lots) and shall supplement the end and/or permanent facilities that the end users may wish to rent on a temporary basis. The length of service will be determined by the customer’s local clinical requirement.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of circa 250 000 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa 600 000 000 GBP. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
The service within this Lot 1 is to facilitate the capture of diagnostic images, and for the provision of patient care, within a mobile or modular unit (this may include, the supply of vehicular, modular, demountable or relocatable facilities) at a location, as chosen by the customer organisation.
This may or may not be on the customer's site. Provider(s) on this lot will be required to provide the relevant type of imaging equipment as requested by the customer. Services, as ultimately defined by the customer, that may be provided by successful Applicants in respect of this lot may include (but shall not be limited to) the provision of:
— at least 1 member of staff (including radiographers and any other clinical support staff) who must be skilled and fully qualified in the operation of the (imaging) equipment,
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 56 000 000 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 full 48-month term, if extended (NHS Supply Chain reserve the right to vary this in any future Contract Notice) is 320 000 000 GBP.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in the tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 50 % at tender evaluation stage and appointment (or award) shall be made to the relevant lot.
The service within this Lot 2 is to facilitate the capture of diagnostic images within a mobile or modular unit (This may include, the supply of vehicular, modular, demountable or relocatable facilities) at a location as chosen by the customer organisation. This may or may not be on the customer's site.
Provider(s) on this Lot will be required to provide the relevant type of imaging equipment as requested by the customer. Services, as ultimately defined by the customer, that may be provided by successful Applicants in respect of this Lot may include (but shall not be limited to) the provision of:
This service provision within this Lot is unstaffed. The types of imaging services that may be required in this lot are (but shall not be limited to):
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 7 000 000 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 full 48 month term, if extended (NHS Supply Chain reserve the right to vary this in any future Contract Notice) is 32 000 000 GBP
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in the tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 50 % at tender evaluation stage and appointment (or award) shall be made to the relevant Lot.
The services required within this Lot 3 are to enable the customer to carry out various surgical procedures and the provision of patient care within a sterile mobile or modular unit (This may include, the supply of vehicular, modular, demountable or relocatable facilities) at a location, as chosen by the customer organization. This may or may not be on the customer's site.
Services, as ultimately defined by the customer, that may be provided by successful Applicants in respect of this Lot may include (but shall not be limited to) the provision of:
— at least one member of staff (including Operating Department Practitioners, Operating Department Assistants and other clinical support staff) who must be skilled and fully qualified in the procedures and use of equipment within the operating theatre environment,

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. The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain acting as an agent of the NHS Business Services Authority and the Applicant, however 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 Applicant for any of the Services under the Framework. Direct contracts placed under the Framework Agreement by parties other than NHS Supply Chain are between the party and the Applicant, NHS Supply Chain is not a party to those contracts. Such orders may arise after a mini competition process and Applicants should note that only NHS Supply Chain will be entitled to reopen competition under the Framework, unless express written consent from NHS Supply Chain is provided. For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding the estimate indicated at II.1.5, 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: 600000000