Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2019-04-10
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: 33100000 | 33140000: Medical consumables | 33195000 | 33195100 | 33195110
Estimated value: 85380944 GBP
Submission deadline: 2019-05-07
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock/Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Routes.
The Framework Agreement is for the supply of pulse oximetry, capnography and related patient monitoring technologies, for monitoring five key base modalities:
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa 38 028 398 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa 85 380 944 GBP.
These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
This lot is for pre-configured monitors and devices that measure at least one of the base modalities detailed in the below paragraph (unless where dual modalities are specified in the Product Line Description Appendix 8). These monitors can produce spot check or continuous readings or a combination of spot check and continuous readings. For clarity, this is a complimentary framework to patient monitoring equipment, related accessories and services, which covers bespoke and configurable monitors and devices.
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 a hurdle of at least 35 % at tender evaluation stage to the relevant line of the Framework Agreement.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be circa 2 305 963 GBP and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa 4 848 287 GBP.
This Lot is for the various consumables required for pulse oximetry, capnography, NIRS and/or Transcutaneous CO2 Partial Pressure, Depth of Anaesthesia devices. Products include:
Please note blood pressure cuffs, tubing, and associated products are not within the specification of this tender as there is a separate NHS SC framework for this area.
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 a hurdle of at least 35 % at tender evaluation stage to the relevant line of the Framework Agreement.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be circa 35 722 435 GBP and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa 80 532 657 GBP.
Applicants should refer to each II.2.4 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual lots across the Framework Agreement.
Applicants may bid for one or both 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.

Eligibility requirements: Applicants should refer to each II.2.4 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual lots across the Framework Agreement. Applicants may bid for one or both 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 total estimate indicated at II.1.5, 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: 85380944