Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2020-09-02
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 | 33141110 | 33141111 | 33141114
Estimated value: 222625554 GBP
Submission deadline: 2020-10-05
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 eDirect Route.
Large range of products to help influence ideal wound healing environments. The products are used to provide pathogen-free protection and/or moisten areas for healing of wounds.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa GBP 106 783 355.00. however this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.
Lots within this tender may have sample requirements, threshold pricing, testing and/or product verification requirement and the use of auctions with lot 2 having further opportunity available, please see the invitation to tender for details.
This lot is for the purchase of silicone foam dressings bordered and non-bordered. Silicone foams are designed to aid wound healing by providing a moist healing area while effectively managing exudate. All products must contain a silicone contact layer designed to minimise pain and trauma on removal.
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be circa GBP 28 042 598.00 Exc VAT and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa GBP 58 959 562.00 Exc VAT.
Non-silicone foam dressings are designed to aid wound healing by providing a moist wound bed while effectively managing exudate. All products must contain a low or non-adhesive contact layer designed to minimise pain and trauma on removal.
These will show as separate Lots in the system but will be evaluated and awarded as one Lot 2 Foam dressings bordered and non-bordered.
This Lot has a further opportunity offered in relation to Sub Cat A and Sub Cat B ONLY following a Transformational eAuction
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be circa £7,187,092.00 GBP Exc VAT and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa £14,664,542.00 GBP Exc VAT
Enhanced foam dressings are designed to aid wound healing by providing a moist healing area while effectively managing high levels of exudate.
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be circa £4,948,218.00 GBP Exc VAT and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa £10,403,629.00 GBP Exc VAT.

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: 222625554