Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2020-10-16
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: 22816300 | 33141118
Estimated value: 68000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2020-11-10
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: This framework agreement consists of 5 lots, indicator products, combined 2 in 1 wipes, detergent wipes, sporicidal wipes, disinfectant wipes and will have an initial term of 36 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.
It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of GBP 60 750 000 and GBP 83 000 000 Exc VAT for the full 48-month term (if extended).
Values are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. Values provided are for guidance only.
Lots within this tender may have sample requirements, threshold pricing, testing and/or product verification requirement and the use of auctions with lots 2, 3 and 5 having further opportunity available, please see the invitation to tender for details.
This lot is for adhesive notes or tape used to indicate that a device has been cleaned. For avoidance of doubt this lot does not include chemical indicators.
This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total of 48 months.
The anticipated value of purchases will be circa GBP 1 500 000 for the first 36 months of the framework agreement and GBP 2 000 000 for the full term of the 48 months (if extended).
This lot is for disposable wipes that are impregnated with a detergent and disinfectant liquid for the cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and/or non-invasive medical devices.
This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total of 48 months.
The anticipated value of purchases will be circa GBP 36 000 000 for the first 36 months of the framework agreement and GBP 48 500 000 for the full term of the 48 months (if extended).
This lot is for disposable wipes that are impregnated with a detergent solution, used for cleaning and damp dusting without additional antimicrobial agents.
This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total of 48 months.
The anticipated value of purchases will be circa GBP 6 375 000 for the first 36 months of the framework agreement and GBP 9 000 000 for the full term of the 48 months (if extended).
This lot is for disposable wipes that are impregnated with active ingredients that have sporicidal properties, for example, peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide or chlorine both wet and dry.
This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total of 48 months.

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: 68000000