Public procurement notice: Contract Award Notice
Published: 2020-09-25
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: 15880000 | 15882000 | 33140000: Medical consumables | 33141310 | 33141600
Estimated value: 69638818 GBP
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the Blue Diamond and eDirect routes.
The framework agreement is for the supply of enteral feeding and products associated with drainage of gastrointestinal secretions.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa GBP 33 817 400 however this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.
Syringes used in the process of enteral feeding to deliver nourishment and oral medication safely as well as aspiration (removal of gastric secretions). Reusable single patient use syringes are suitable for multiple usage of the same syringe on the same patient and single use syringes are for one-time usage only.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35 % at tender evaluation stage to the relevant product line of the framework agreement.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be in the region of GBP 12 992 000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa GBP 26 775 213. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth from year 1 to 4.
Enteral feeding devices are used to provide a means of patient feeding when oral intake is not adequate, and can be used as a long term enteral nutrition solution.
• gastrostomy replacement packs — Sterile pack containing the items required to change a balloon retained gastrostomy tube;
• gastrostomy or PEG security — used to secure gastrostomy devices in place (either apparel or belts) from accidental or intentional dislodge of device;
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35 % at tender evaluation stage to the relevant product line of the framework agreement.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be in the region of GBP 18 473 000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa GBP 38 071 007. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth from year 1 to 4.
Provides the nutrients required for a healthy balanced diet and are intended to supplement any shortfall between what the patient consumes and their individual nutritional requirement. Includes oral nutritional supplements, tube feeds and feed thickeners as well as the apparatus, giving sets, required to deliver the feeds to the patient’s own feeding tube and/or pump.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35 % at tender evaluation stage to the relevant product line of the framework agreement.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be in the region of GBP 1 786 400 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa GBP 3 681 594. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth from year 1 to 4.
Bile bags and associated tubing (Ryles/Levin) products used for biliary drainage. The bile bags, ryles tubes and levin tubes lot include, but not limited to:


Winner: Avanos Medical UK Ltd
Award value: 69638818
Number of bids: 10