Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2019-09-19
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: 31711400 | 33124100 | 33140000: Medical consumables | 33166000 | 33195000
Estimated value: 14114079 GBP
Submission deadline: 2019-10-17
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/Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Routes.
The framework agreement is for the supply of patient assessment devices including blood pressure monitoring, otoscopes and ophthalmoscopes, multi patient use stethoscopes, patient weighing scales and measuring devices, proctoscopes, anoscopes and sigmoidoscopes, dermatoscopes, personal health monitors, assessment lights, general patient assessment products and consumables.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa 6 650 200 GBP however this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
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 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 circa 1 025 000 GBP and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa 2 155 063 GBP.
This lot is for otoscopes and ophthalmoscopes used for assessment of the eye or ear during a physical examination. Included within this lot are complete units and diagnostic sets, includes:
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 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 circa 1 435 000 GBP and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa 3 017 088 GBP.
This lot is for stethoscopes for use on multiple patients to listen to internal bodily sounds including to lung and heart, intestines, arteries and veins and also in combination with a sphygmomanometer when measuring blood pressure.
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 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 circa 553 500 GBP and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa 1 163 734 GBP.
This lot is for weighing scales and patient measuring devices including medical weighing scales, body composition analysers, swab/organ/diaper weighing scales, height measures, measuring station and measuring device accessories.
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 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 circa 1 127 500 GBP and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa 2 370 569 GBP.
This lot is for devices to be used for examining the large intestine, anal cavity, rectum or colon, including proctoscopes, anoscopes, sigmoidoscopes, rectoscope.

Eligibility requirements: Applicants should refer to II.2.4) 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 9 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.1.4), II.1.5) and each II.2.14), 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: 14114079