Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2017-09-19
Buyer: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 18800000 | 33140000: Medical consumables | 33141740 | 33713000
Submission deadline: 2017-11-14
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde require a supplier to provide products for use to carry out the evidenced practice recommended in the NHSGGC MSK Foot and Ankle Pathway. This pathway was created as a collaborative project between Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Orthotics.
The requirement has been split into four lots (Lot 1 — Low force insoles, Lot 2 — High force insoles, Lot 3 — Heel Lifts, Lot 4 — Night Splints). Suppliers can bid for all 4 Lots or Individual Lots.
These insoles will be used for patients with Musculoskeletal problems in reference to evidence based clinical guidance within the NHSGGC MSK foot and Ankle pathway.
These Heel Lifts will be used for patients with Musculoskeletal problems in reference to evidence based clinical guidance within the NHSGGC MSK foot and Ankle pathway.
Suppliers are required to submit a sample product for a blind visual scoring exercise. Suppliers must ensure no company identifiable information is displayed. Samples must replicate the exact quality of products which will be supplied to NHSGG&C should they be awarded the contract.
These insoles will be used for patients with Musculoskeletal problems in reference to evidence based clinical guidance within the NHSGGC MSK foot and Ankle pathway.
With reference to ESPD question 4B.6 — NHS GG&C will use its financial evaluation matrix to assess the financial stability of tenderers. Tenderers should complete the evaluation matrix spread sheet included in the tender documents and confirm they meet the minimum requirement score. Tenderers with a Score of 50 and above will be deemed to have evidenced satisfactory financial stability. Any candidates who score under 50 % in either the Financial Status section or the technical section will be deemed not to meet the organisations requirements and will not be taken forward. Tenderers should be able to provide financial accounts when requested by NHSGG&C.
With reference to ESPD question 4B.5 It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
With reference to ESPD question 4C.1.2; Bidders will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in part II.2.4 of the OJEU Contract Notice or the relevant section of the site notice. This question will be scored on a pass/fail basis. Examples must be from within the last 3 years.
You should use the attached template on PCST in supplier attachments to provide up to 2 examples that demonstrates experience that is relevant to this procurement exercise.
You MUST upload the completed document next to the question 4C.1.2. Do not upload this document into the ‘General Attachments’ area.
With reference to ESPD question 4C.8.1; Bidders will be required to confirm their average annual manpower or the last 3 years.
With reference to ESPD question 4C.8.2; Bidders will be required to confirm their and the number of managerial staff for the last 3 years.
With reference to ESPD question 4C.10; Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.
NHS GG&C require a contractor to provide a high quality and reliable service in the supply of MSK Foot and Ankle consumables throughout GG&C for 3 years with the option for two (2) x twelve (12) month extensions.