Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-01-26
Buyer: Velindre NHS Trust (as hosts of NWSSP Procurement Services)
Country: UK
Region: WALES
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 33140000: Medical consumables | 33141760
Estimated value: 2982517 GBP
Submission deadline: 2016-02-23
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: The forthcoming contract is to provide NHS Wales with items commonly used within plaster rooms. It will also include a range of related items that are also used in podiatry departments. Delivery will be required throughout Wales.
Natural padding used for protecting exposed bones and nerves underneath plaster of Paris and casting tapes.
The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction.
Synthetic padding used for protecting exposed bones and nerves underneath plaster of Paris and casting tapes.
The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction.
Fast-acting plaster of Paris bandage on a roll used to make plaster casts where a quicker setting time is required.
The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction.
Pre-tape underwrap provides a layer between undercast padding and casting material to ensure trouble-free removal of cast.
The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction.
Cast shoe with strapping and a rocker sole. Suitable for use on either foot over a cast or large bandage, protecting against impacts, scuffing, moisture and everyday wear.
The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction.

Eligibility requirements: Suppliers instructions how to access this tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) — Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register, — Accept the terms and conditions and click continue, — Enter your correct business and user details, — Note the username you chose and click save when complete, — You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender — Login to the portal with the username/password, — Click the ITTs open to all suppliers link. (these are invitations to tender open to any registered supplier), — Click on the relevant ITT to access the content, — Click the express interest button at the top of the page, — This will move the ITT into your my ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only), — You can now access any attachments by clicking buyer attachments in the ITT details box. 3. Responding to the tender — Click my response under ITT details, you can choose to create response or to decline to respond (please give a reason if declining), — You can now use the messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification, — Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT, — There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the submit response button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.