Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2019-10-17
Buyer: NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Ltd acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
CPV classification: 22816300 | 33141118
Estimated value: 68000000 GBP

Technical requirements: NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a framework agreement which will cover a range of disposable wipes for surface cleaning and disinfection and associated products including but not limited to, indicator products, disinfection, detergent, sporicidal and alcohol wipes. The estimated value over the total framework agreement term is expected to be in the region of 68 000 000 GBP (Cost ex VAT) however this is approximate only. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa 16 310 000 GBP (Cost ex VAT) however this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.
This lot is for adhesive notes or tape used to indicate when a device needs to be cleaned or has been cleaned. For avoidance of doubt this lot does not include chemical indicators.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be 410 000 GBP (Cost ex VAT) 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 is expected to be in the region of 1 709 000 GBP (cost ex VAT) however this is approximate only.
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may 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. Applicants should note that if an Applicant intends to commits to obtain ISO9001 at tender submission then further evidence will be asked for with their bid to provide evidence of their current position in obtaining IS09001. The requirement is that ISO9001 is in place at prior to the commencement of the framework agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to trade with the successful applicant).
Evidence of compliance to the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC may be requested as part of your tender response. Applicants will be required to submit the following 2 forms of evidence: a valid, in date CE certificate issued by a notified body covering the scope of products that are to be tendered for and an EC declaration of conformity covering all tendered product lines (please note multiple certificates and declarations are acceptable). There will be no option to commit to obtain the certificates and declarations of conformity.
Evidence of compliance to the specification, Applicants may be required to submit ward ready samples for tendered products.
Product testing may be used at any point during the tender process and throughout the life of the framework agreement at the applicants cost.
NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to re-open competition under this framework agreement with the successfully awarded applicants.
This lot is for disposable wipes that are impregnated with a detergent and disinfectant liquid for the cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and/or non-invasive medical devices.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be 9 700 000 GBP (Cost ex VAT) 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 is expected to be in the region of 40 456 000 GBP (cost ex VAT) however this is approximate only.
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.


Award value: 68000000