Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2019-05-17
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 | 33141123
Estimated value: 1420000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2019-06-13
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 and E-Direct routes. The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Sharps Pads and Associated Products including but is limited to: Sharps Pads, Sharps Boxes and Sterile Blade Removers.
It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa 335 000 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.
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a maximum of 48 months.
This lot includes Sharps pads to hold sharps such as sutures, blades and needles intended for the management of medical sharps during a surgical procedure which are then disposed of in a sharps container.
It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this Lot will be circa 200 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa 800 000 GBP.
This lot includes sharps boxes that retain and hold sharps such as sutures blades and needles intended for the management of medical sharps during a surgical procedure.
It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this lot will be circa 138 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa 552 000 GBP.
This lot includes plastic blade removers used to safely remove and retain disposable blades such as scalpels intended for the management of medical sharps during a surgical procedure.
It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this Lot will be circa 17 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa 68 000 GBP.
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 1, more than 1 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 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.

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 1, more than 1 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 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: 1420000