Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2017-11-21
Buyer: NHS Supply Chain
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
CPV classification: 30199760 | 33140000: Medical consumables | 33191000 | 33198000 | 33198200
Estimated value: 13600000 GBP

Technical requirements: Tray wrap and Sterilisation products used in Sterile Services Department including non-woven tray wrap, sterilisation paper, pouches, bags, and reels, sterilisation monitoring and testing, indicator strips, dressing towels and sheets, tray liners and sealing tape. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 2 800 000 GBP to 3 400 000 GBP 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 estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) of between 11 200 000 GBP and 13 600 000 GBP
This lot contains products that are suitable for the inner and outer wrapping of sterilisation trays. Products include sterilisation paper, tray wrap and transport wrap all designed for the wrapping, sterilisation and transportation of surgical trays.
It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be between 850 000 and 1 000 000 GBP in the first year, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) of between 3 400 000 and 4 000 000 GBP
This lot contains bags, pouches and reels used for the packaging and sterilisation of small instruments.
It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between £ 800,000 and £900,000 in the first year, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) of between £3,200,000 and £3,600,000.
Products designed to check the efficiency of the sterilisation process, including Bowie and Dick testing kits and indication paper/ tape.
It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between £ 400,000 and £600,000 in the first year, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) of between £1,600,000 and £2,400,000.
Products that can be used within surgical trays with instruments placed on top or can be used beneath the exterior of the trays ensuring protection against sharp edges and dispersion of condensate. Products include air laid paper and crepe and must have high absorbency and must not produce excess lint. Various associated products including sterilisation boxes, sheets and towels. Sheets used to cover work areas, pillows, benches and trays in clinical areas. Towels include dressing towels suitable for dressing packs and scrim towels for use in gown packs.
It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between £750,000 and £900,000 in the first year, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) of between £3,000,000 and £3,600,000.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants will be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission.
— ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) 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.
Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of £11,200,000 to £13,600,000 for this contract award, this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the Framework Agreement consider necessary to provide suitable requirements.
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 bulk buy initiatives.


Award value: 13600000