Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
4th Floor Companies House, Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
UK
Contact person: Jack Richardson-Croad
Telephone: +44 1443848585
E-mail: jack.croad@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Audiology Products
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33185000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The forthcoming contract will be for the provisions of a range of audiology products, including both adult and paediatric products to all of NHS Wales.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
27 240 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Adult Hearing Aids
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
33185100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to the provision of adult hearing aids
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
13 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option of 12 months extension
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Paediatric Specific Hearing aids
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
33185100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to the provision of paediatric hearing aids
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
700 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option of 12 months extension
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Audiology parts, Consumables and Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to the provision of audiology parts, consumables and accessories.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 260 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option of 12 months extension
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Earmoulds
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33185000
33185100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to the provision of earmoulds
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 480 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option of 12 months extension
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Batteries
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31440000
31420000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to the provision of hearing aid batteries
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 600 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option of 12 months extension
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Bone Conduction Hearing Implants (including Middle Ear Devices), Processors & Accessories - Adult & Paediatric
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33184100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to the provision of implantable bone conduction hearing systems and associated consumables
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 400 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option of 12 month extension
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Cochlear Implants (including Auditory Brainstem Implants), Processors & Accessories – Adult & Paediatric
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33184100
33185200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot relates to the provision of cochlear implant systems and associated accessories.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
6 800 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend 12 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
04/11/2020
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
04/11/2020
Local time: 12:30
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
36 months
VI.3) Additional information
This notice is being placed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services. For the purpose of this procurement, the
awarding authority will be Velindre NHS Trust. Please note NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services as the
contracting authority are tendering on behalf of Health Boards in Wales including:
-Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board
-Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board
-Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board
-Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
-Hywel Dda University Local Health Board
-Powys Teaching Local Health Board
-Public Health Wales NHS Trust
-Swansea Bay University Health Board
-Velindre University NHS Trust
-Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
1. The Framework will be in place for a period of 3 years with an option to extend 12 months.
2. The contracting authority will use eTenderwales to carry out the procurement process. To view Procurement Services published tenders
you will need to register with the site, and provide brief contact details for yourself and organisation. Once registered you will gain access
to express interest and participate in published tenders. To register please visit: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs/
3. The contracting authority is not bound to award a contract in whole or in part.
4. The contracting authority will not bear the tender costs of any of the tenderers.
5. Suppliers who would like support and advice regarding public sector tenders are encourage to utilise Business Wales. Business Wales is
a free service that provides impartial, independent support and advice to people starting, running and growing a business in Wales. There
are a series of workshops being run that are aimed at businesses who want to start or improve how they tender for contracts including a
‘how to tender’ induction workshop. They are fully funded and held frequently all over Wales. To book a workshop either
visit:https://businesswales.gov.wales/Procurement or contact one of the regional Business Wales office to register with the service:
(West) Carmarthen: 01267 233 749
(Mid) Newtown: 01686 617 184
(North) St Asaph: 01745 585 025
(South) Pencoed: 01656 868 500
(WA Ref:99219)
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=104412
(WA Ref:104412)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership
4th Floor, Companies House, Crown Way,
Cardiff
CF143UZ
UK
E-mail: jack.croad@wales.nhs.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/10/2020