Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2019-09-20
Buyer: NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Ltd acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
CPV classification: 33140000: Medical consumables | 33141110 | 33141111 | 33141114
Estimated value: 247832188 GBP

Technical requirements: Large range of products to help influence ideal wound healing environments. The products are used to provide pathogen-free protection and/or moisten areas for healing of wounds to occur.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 52 500 000 GBP to 57 500 000 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.
Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of 226 281 563 GBP to 247 832 188 GBP 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.
NHS Supply Chain are exploring the possibility of 4 years plus 2 years framework agreement having a total term of 6 years.
NHS Supply Chain is currently considering using the following lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right to change any aspect of the lotting structure or not use lots as part of any future tender process.
Further information in respect of the lotting strategy will be updated via this PIN subject to stakeholder engagement.
As evidence of compliance to the specification, applicants maybe required to submit ward ready samples for each tendered product.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants may be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission.
ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) to cover all segments of the applicant's (and the product's) supply chain. This should include but not be limited to manufacturing storage and distribution. Applicants should note that if an applicant intends to commits to obtain ISO9001 at tender submission then further evidence will be asked for with their bid to provide evidence of their current position in obtaining IS09001. The requirement is that ISO9001 is in place at prior to the commencement of the framework agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to trade with the successful applicant).
Evidence of compliance to the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC may be requested as part of your tender response. You will be required to submit the following 2 forms of evidence: a valid, in date CE certificate issued by a notified body covering the scope of products that are to be tendered for and an EC declaration of conformity covering all tendered product lines (please note multiple certificates and declarations are acceptable). There will be no option to commit to obtain the certificates and declarations of conformity.
NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to re-open competition under this framework agreement, with the successfully awarded applicants.
Please note, product testing may be used at any point during the tender process and throughout the life of the framework agreement.
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.
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 National Pricing Matrix buy initiatives.


Award value: 247832188