Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2019-04-04
Buyer: The Collaborative Procurement Partnership LLP acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd a Management Function of NHS Supply Chain
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
CPV classification: 33771100 | 85111300: Gynaecological services | 85111320
Estimated value: 40000000 GBP

Technical requirements: The Framework Agreement will look to include the following range of products — obstetric products and accessories, maternity products and accessories, gynaecological products and accessories and rental of birthing pools.
It is anticipated that the initial expenditure for Lots 1, 2 and 3 will be in the region of 10 000 000 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 total Framework Agreement term for Lots 1, 2 and 3 is in the region of 40 000 000 GBP. Lot 4 is new, so with have no values to record and we are looking to gather more information at this point.
Should include but not limited to: birthing pool accessories, birthing balls, tape measures, foetal dopplers, baby changing mats, nursing cushions.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 500 000 GBP to 1 000 000 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.
Should include but not limited to: umbilical clamps, umbilical catheters, foetal blood sampling kits, silver nitrate caustic pencils, circumcision devices, midwifery/district nurse bags.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 5 000 000 GBP to 5 500 000 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.
Should include but not limited to: various plastic disposable single use instruments such as advanced and optimum vaginal speculums, cervical cell collection brushes, spatulas and applicators, coil removal, long handled scissors, sponge holders, thread retriever for use in IUD's curettes, dilators, amniotic hooks, uterine manipulator, catheters, specimen cups. Assisted reproduction products such as oocyte aspiration filter sets, embryo transfer catheter sets and ICSI, holding pipettes. Collection set for termination of pregnancy, modesty blankets, vacuum assisted devices for both vaginal and caesarean deliveries, fluid collection canisters, perineal massage gel, vaginal moisturiser, sanitary towels or tampons, gynaecological tests for bacterial vaginosis and the detection of amniotic fluid. Rehabilitation devices to aid pelvic floor muscles and also to treat vaginismus, vulval disease and pelvic pain.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 3 000 000 GBP to 3 500 000 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.
Precise quantities and initial expenditure are unknown for this lot, however there is an RFI attached to this Prior Information Notice and we are looking to gather more information at this point.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants will 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. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. If such certificates are not in the name of the applicant then the applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain.
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.
Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of 35 000 000 GBP to 40 000 000 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 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/bulk buy initiatives.
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:


Award value: 40000000