Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2020-12-18
Buyer: NHS Supply Chain
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
CPV classification: 33000000 | 33100000 | 33172000: Resuscitation devices | 33172100 | 33172200
Estimated value: 136000000 GBP

Technical requirements: NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base for anaesthesia machines, ventilator equipment and related accessories but not limited to:
It is anticipated that the initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 31 million to GBP 33 million in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement. An estimated value for the term of the framework agreement (2 + 2 years) will be in the region of GBP 120 million to GBP 136 million.
Low acuity without ventilation anaesthesia machine, Low acuity with ventilation anaesthesia machine, Mid acuity anaesthesia machine with ventilator (for use in induction or theatre environment), Mid acuity electronic with ventilator (for use in induction or theatre environment), high acuity with ventilator (for use in theatre environments or specialist theatres), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) anaesthesia machine with Ventilator, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) anaesthesia machine without Ventilator and all related accessories.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 16 million to GBP 18 million in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
Ventilators for use in intensive care, ventilators for transport/portable use for intra-hospital and/or external use, ventilators for use in intensive care neonatal/paediatric, Non-invasive CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) Ventilator for in-hospital use, JET Ventilators, MicroVents and all related accessories.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 14 million to GBP 16 million in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants may be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission.
— ISO9001:2015 accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or equivalent) to cover all segments of the applicant’s and the product’s supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, manufacturing, storage and distribution. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. If such certificates are not in the name of the applicant then the applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain.
The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.
The framework agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the framework agreement at its sole discretion.
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/bulk buy initiatives.
5) Any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the framework.
The supplier will be required to report to and pay a direct contract management fee to NHS Supply Chain as detailed in the tender documents.
NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right not to as part of any future tender process. Further information in respect of the lot strategy will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement.
As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the Request for Information document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please follow the below instructions:


Award value: 136000000