Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2019-08-13
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: 33140000: Medical consumables | 33141000: Disposable medical supplies | 33141500 | 33141900
Estimated value: 170000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2019-09-09
Award criteria: Mixed

Technical requirements: NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock, Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route a range of Blood Collection Systems and Blood Lancets.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of 70 000 000 GBP and 85 000 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is between 140 000 000 GBP and 170 000 000 GBP. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.
This lot is for the supply of blood collection systems which includes blood collection needles with and without safety devices, blood collection sets, blood gas syringes, and evacuated blood collection tubes that include additive concentrations.
— needle for blood collection sampling: needle with integral needle protection device and needle holder,
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of 60 000 000 GBP and 70 000 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is between 120 000 000 GBP and 140 000 000 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.
This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a maximum of 48 months.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents.
This lot includes lancing systems, both single and multi-patient use, used for performing skin puncture including finger lancets and heel lancets.
Please note: Whilst an applicant may be awarded to the framework agreement for a specific lot(s) if that lot contains the product lines that are highlighted in appendix 7 — Product list the applicants product line(s) will not be made available to the customers for purchase for Lot 2 until the expiry of the award of lot 3.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of 3 000 000 GBP and 6 000 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be in the region of 11 000 000 GBP and 19 000 000 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.
This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a maximum of 48 months.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents.
This lot is for the supply of 21 g, 23 g and 28 g finger and heel lancets that are single use, the lancets are used to perform skin puncture on adults, children and neonates safely and effectively enough to produce adequate blood flow for a variety of test.
The award of this lot will be for a 2 year (24 month) period. Applicants must bid for all product lines within the basket for each section (3a, 3b) and the products offered for the basket must all be of the same brand for the bid to be considered. Applicants are invited to submit a bid for up to 3 different brand baskets.
Following the clinical evaluation of the brand baskets, the suppliers brand basket with the lowest grand total basket price will be taken forward to the price only E-Auction. Following the E-Auction the top 5 ranking applicants for Lot 3a and the 3 top ranking applicants for Lot 3b will be awarded to the framework agreement.

Eligibility requirements: Applicants should refer to each II.2.14) 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 and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. 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: 170000000