Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2019-06-25
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 | 33141110 | 33141111 | 33141220 | 33141310
Estimated value: 7100000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2019-07-22
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Framework Agreement for Medical Consumables Products for the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Programme (‘PIPP’)
SCCL wishes to procure for the benefit of Public Health England and the UK Devolved Administrations (Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland) Medical Consumables Products to be distributed in the event of a Pandemic Influenza outbreak or any other health related emergency across the UK. These products form part of a suite of products for the treatment of patients within healthcare settings in the event of such a pandemic or health related emergency influenza pandemic. The approximate volumes required in the Movianto UK (or other nominated) depots during a Pandemic (defined below) outbreak are as follows:
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. It is anticipated that quantities will be in the region of 4 080 000 eaches and that expenditure will be in the region of 3 060 000 GBP to 3 380 000 GBP.
For this Lot. However this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing the top scoring 5 applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in the invitation to tender to each lot.
It is anticipated that quantities will be in the region of 4 080 000 eaches, however this is approximate only and the volumes may vary.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing the top scoring 5 applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in the invitation to tender to each lot.
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. It is anticipated that quantities will be in the region of 691 762 eaches and that expenditure will be in the region of 2 284 800 GBP to 2 560 000 GBP for this lot. However this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing the top scoring 5 Applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in the invitation to tender to each lot.
It is anticipated that quantities will be in the region of 691 762 eaches, however this is approximate only and the volumes may vary.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing the top scoring 5 applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in the invitation to tender to each lot.
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. It is anticipated that quantities will be in the region of 4 080 000 eaches and that expenditure will be in the region of 367 200 GBP to 430 000 GBP for this lot. However this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing the top scoring 5 applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in the invitation to tender to each lot.
It is anticipated that quantities will be in the region of 4 080 000 eaches, however this is approximate only and the volumes may vary.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing the top scoring 5 applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in the invitation to tender to each lot.

Eligibility requirements: List and brief description of conditions: Applicants should refer to each II.1.5 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. Successful applicants will be required to supply the goods on a ‘Just in Time’ basis, in the event of an influenza pandemic or any other health related emergency across the UK (‘Pandemic’) .This Framework Agreement is for a period of 48 months. 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 not withstanding 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.

Award value: 7100000