Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2020-06-16
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 | 33141000: Disposable medical supplies | 33141300
Estimated value: 12720000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2020-07-13
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock and Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route.
The framework agreement is for the supply of single use tourniquet. These products include single use band type fastening, button type fastening (both single and multi-button fastening) and quick release pull through type fastening used in the procedure of blood sampling to restrict blood flow.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa GBP 6 360 000. The figures for the full 48 months term (if extended) is circa GBP 12 720 000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
Single Use Band Type Tourniquet. These are elasticated Tourniquets to be used in the procedure of blood sampling for restricting blood flow. The fastening mechanism must be tuck and loop to provide the tourniquet effect.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing the 5 highest scoring applicants (who have met the minimum requirements set out in these tender documents) to each product line within this lot of the framework agreement.
Single use tourniquet with quick release button type fastening. These are elasticated tourniquets used in the procedure of blood sampling for restricting blood flow.
Products within this lot include both single button fastening tourniquet and multiple button fastening tourniquet.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants (who have met the minimum requirements set out in these tender documents) to each product line within this lot of the framework agreement.
Following award of the framework agreement, a price only eAuction will be held against one of the product lines within the lot (single use tourniquet button fastening – adult quick release single button). NHS Supply Chain will only trade with the highest scoring two Applicants (except in the instance where a supply issue arises), for the initial 24 (twenty-four) months of the framework agreement. During this 24-month term of the framework agreement, the other supplier/s appointed to this product line within lot 2 of the framework agreement will not be able to supply their products.
Before expiry of that 24-month period, NHS Supply Chain anticipates re-opening competition amongst the awarded suppliers to that product line of the framework agreement to appoint supplier/s to be the only transacting supplier/s for a subsequent term of the framework agreement.
Single use tourniquet with pull through fastening. These products are used in the procedure of blood sampling for restricting blood flow.
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 the hurdle of at least 65 % when rounded up or down (as the case may be) from four decimal places to the nearest whole number at Tender evaluation stage to the relevant product line of the framework agreement.
Applicants should refer to II.2) 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.

Eligibility requirements: Applicants should refer to II.2) 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. 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.2.1), 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: 12720000