Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-11-04
Buyer: NHS Supply Chain acting as agent for NHS Business Services Authority
Country: UK
Region: UNITED KINGDOM
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 31158100: Fast chargers | 31400000 | 31411000 | 31420000 | 31422000
Estimated value: 5000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2016-11-30
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Batteries and Torches including but not limited to batteries (AA AAA C D AA & AAA high power 9V) and torches (LED penlight torches and LED waterproof rubber torches).
This Framework Agreement is for 12 months with the option to extend in incremental stages for up to a total period of 48 months
NHS Supply Chain has taken the decision not to sub-divide this Framework Agreement into Lots on the basis that the range of products would be suitable for a basket of goods as the products are broadly similar and the total value would be more attractive to the supply base.
‘This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of GBP 1 250 000 however this is approximate only. The figures below for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.’.
‘This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend in incremental stages for up to a total period of 48 months Agreement. ’.
‘Although an electronic auction (eAuction) will not be used to award all or part of the requirements of the Framework Agreement the use of eAuctions may be an option as part of any contracts awarded under the Framework Agreement.’.
‘NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to award more than 3 Applicants In the event of the 3rd ranked Applicant and subsequent Applicants tying on score.
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 bulk buy 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
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.2.1 NHS Supply Chain does not guarantee any level of purchase through the Framework Agreement and advises Applicants that the Framework Agreement 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.’.

Eligibility requirements: ‘Please complete with the relevant instructions’.