Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2018-10-16
Buyer: DHL Supply Chain acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd acting on behalf of the NHS Business Services Authority
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 33140000: Medical consumables | 33157000 | 33157400 | 33162100 | 33171100
Estimated value: 171600000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2018-11-15
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement to supply a range of airway management products used within theatres, wards, ICU and A and E areas within healthcare environments. Products within this framework include:
It is anticipated that the initial expenditure will be in the region of 64 380 000 GBP and 85 800 000 GBP in the first 24 months 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 of the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) of between 128 760 000 GBP to 171 600 000 GBP.
Endotracheal (ET) tubes are inserted through the mouth or nose in order to maintain a patient airway and also allow the delivery of gases. Products within this Lot include:
• Accessories which includes equipment that would be used to connect a tube to another piece of equipment, bite guards for protection during product use, products for measuring and inflating cuffs; and
• Sets which include more than one of the product lines contained within this Lot compiled in convenient to use packs.
• NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds the hurdle of at 45 % for the Product Line.
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for upto a maximum of 48 months
Laryngeal masks are used for anaesthesia and inserted orally with the mask sitting over the laryngeal opening and a connected tube left protruding from the mouth. Products within this Lot include:
• Accessories which includes equipment that directly connects to a mask to enable its operation, products for measuring and inflating cuffs, atomisation devices, bite guards for protection during product use, products that directly assist in the placement, use or removal of the mask; and
• Sets which include more than one of the product lines contained within this Lot compiled in convenient to use packs.
• NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds the hurdle of at 45 % for the Product Line
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for upto a maximum of 48 months
Laryngoscopes are handled medical instruments with interchangeable blades of different sizes used within the throat to enable access to the vocal chords and glottis and to aid intubation. Products within this Lot include:
• Accessories which includes equipment that is required to operate the laryngoscopes such as batteries, recharging units, battery containers, or bulbs.
• NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds the hurdle of at 45 % for the Product Line

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.1.5) and each II.2.6). 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: 171600000