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II.1.1) Title
All Wales Orthopaedic, Trauma and Joint Replacement Framework
Reference number: CLI-OJEU-46491
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33183100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (herein known as NWSSP) invites bidders to tender for a National Framework Agreement for the Supply Provision of Orthopaedic, Trauma and Framework Agreement to the following NHS Organisations:
Wales:
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Cardiff & Vale University Health Board
- Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Velindre NHS Trust
- Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
Northern Ireland:
- Northern Ireland Business Services Organisation (NIBSO)
- Health & Social Care Trusts Northern Ireland (HSCNI)
- Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
- Northern Health & Social Care Trust
- Western Health & Social Care Trust
- Southern Health & Social Care Trust
- South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership reserve the right to add additional Health Organisations within the United Kingdom to the Framework Agreement at any time during the period of the Framework Agreement. Any such additions will be made following consultation with all Participating Framework Suppliers.
The period of this Framework will be 4 years from 01/05/2021.
For further information please refer to ITT documents.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
125 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 10
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Hip Implants (Primary, Revision and Hemi Arthroplasty)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33183100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of Hip Implants (Primary, Revision and Hemi Arthroplasty).
Primary and Revision Hip Replacement: joint replacement including fractured neck of femur, hemi arthroplasty, bespoke and custom-made implants and related consumables.
Outcome/Value Based Solutions.
Please also refer to Section 2.7 of the ITT document for further information
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Items included in this Lot of the Framework Agreement include the following:
— Acetabular cups and shells,
— Acetabular liners,
— Femoral stems,
— Femoral heads,
— Femoral necks,
— Hip accessories,
— Hemi-arthroplasty (Fractured neck of femur),
— Cutting blocks/Guides.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Knee Implants (Primary and Revision)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33183100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Knee Implants (Primary and Revision)
Primary and Revision Knee Replacement: Joint replacement including partial knees, bespoke and custom-made implants and related consumables.
Outcome/Value Based Solutions
Please also refer to Section 2.7 of the ITT document for further information
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Items included in this Lot of the Framework Agreement include the following:
— Bicondylar femoral,
— Unicondylar femoral,
— Hinged/linked femoral,
— Patello/femoral,
— Pre-assembled tibial component, bicondylar, hinged/linked, unicondylar,
— Tibial tray, bicondylar, unicondylar, hinged/linked,
— Meniscal, bicondylar, unicondylar,
— Patella,
— Knee accessories.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Extremities Arthroplasty
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33183100
33183200
33141700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of Extremities Arthroplasty Implants.
Shoulder, elbow, ankle, small joint reconstruction and fracture management through prosthetic arthroplasty including bespoke and custom-made implants and related consumables.
Outcome/Value Based Solutions.
Please also refer to Section 2.7 of the ITT document for further information
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Items included in this Lot of the Framework Agreement include the following:
— Shoulder, humeral,
— Shoulder, glenoid,
— Shoulder accessories,
— Elbow, humeral,
— Elbow, ulnar,
— Elbow, radial,
— Elbow, pre-assembled,
— Elbow accessories,
— Finger,
— Ankle, talar,
— Ankle, tibial tray,
— Ankle, pre-assembled tibial,
— Ankle, meniscal,
— Ankle accessories,
— Toe.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Trauma: Internal and External Fixation and Consumables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33184100
33141700
33183100
33141750
33183300
33141770
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of Trauma Internal and External Fixation and Consumables.
All trauma specific and implants by way of emergency trauma and non-reconstructive and congenital correction implants, external fixation devices and consumables. Elective subspecialty plating and patient care in hand and wrist, foot and ankle, cranio maxillofacial and related consumables.
Outcome/Value Based Solutions
Please also refer to Section 2.7 of the ITT document for further information
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Items in in this Lot include the following:
— Large fragment,
— Small fragment,
— Hip screws,
— Hip plates,
— Hand and wrist products,
— Foot and ankle,
— Medullary nailing,
— Periarticular plating,
— Standard uniplanar fixator,
— Ring fixator,
— Hybrid fixator,
— Pinless fixator,
— Drill bits,
— Kirschner wires,
— Neuro,
— Midface,
— Mandible,
— Maxilla.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Spinal
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141700
33183100
33183200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of Spinal Implants
Orthopaedic spinal implants and consumables including spine specific cements & substitutes and related consumables. Outcome/Value Based Solutions.
Please refer to Section 2.7 of Invitation to Tender document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Items in this Lot include the following:
— Cervical — anterior,
— Cervical — posterior,
— Thoracic,
— Lumbar,
— Reconstruction,
— Fusion systems,
— Spine-specific biologic products.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42642200
33183100
33136000
33141700
33184100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Products
All capital and consumable items required for arthroscopic surgery including all stack systems, hardware and consumables for resection and ablation. All specialist instrumentation, disposables and implants for soft tissue repair and mobilisation and other related consumables. Outcome/Value Based Solutions.
Please also refer to Section 2.7 of the ITT document for further information
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Items in this Lot include the following:
— ACL,
— Arthroscopy pump systems,
— Shaver systems and accessories,
— Bone anchors,
— Meniscal and cartilage repairs,
— Rotator cuff,
— Small joints,
— Radio frequency consumables,
— Arthroscopic camera stacks and accessories.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Bone Preparation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33697110
42642200
33184100
33183200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of Bone Preparation Products.
Bone cement, mixing systems, pulse lavage, bone substitutes, cement pressurisers, cement removal and associated products.
Please also refer to Section 2.7 of the ITT document for further information
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Items in this Lot include the following:
— Simple bone cement,
— Antibiotic bone cement (e.g. Tobramycin and Gentamycin),
— Bone cement mixing systems,
— Pulse lavage,
— Cement Plugs,
— Cement Moulds.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Orthopaedic Power Tools and Consumables.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42642200
33141700
33136000
33183100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of Orthopaedic Power Tools and Consumables.
Large bone, trauma, high speed and specialist power tools including all loan agreements, purchase options, maintenance and all associated consumables.
Please also refer to Section 2.7 of the ITT document for further information.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Items in this Lot include the following:
— Drills,
— Saws,
— Ultrasound bone growth systems,
— General orthopaedic implant instrumentation.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Biologics
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33183200
33183100
33184100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of Biologics
All biologic and synthetic bone and soft tissue substitutes and additional products such as platelet separation systems.
Please also refer to Section 2.7 of the ITT document for further information.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Items in this Lot include the following:
— Allografts,
— Xenografts,
— Demineralised bone matrix,
— Cancellous bone chips,
— Bone substitutes.
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Value Based/Innovation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to understand what solutions may be available in the current market Bidders can submit plans to determine how partnerships/services/solutions can be developed with participating Organisations including what products and/or services are available to facilitate Value Based Healthcare Outcomes, what support will be given and under what circumstances. Crucially what benefits and efficiencies can be expected from them. This includes but is not limited to:
- Patient planning
- Overall cost of care reduction
- Storage solutions for consigned stock
- Addressing the issues of unbalanced or overstocked product
- Equipment and technological platforms
- Patient pathway optimisation including affecting the patient end to end journey and patient experience. For example, but not limited to:
- Patient pathway / recovery optimisation
- Theatre and operational efficiency and project managed solutions
- Length of stay reduction
- Waiting list / throughput solutions
- Coding review and assistance
- Managed services
- Equipment and innovation solutions which optimise patient preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care and / or rehabilitation, including but not limited to:
- Imaging and Navigation solutions
- Bespoke implants / instrumentation
- Patient specific jigs
- Patient education
- Patient intel
- Robotics
- Artificial Intelligence and software
Partnership offers with participating Organisation(s) which look to improve the service provision and share risk and reward.
Please also refer to Section 2.7 and Section of the ITT document for further information
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
As part of NHS Wales' drive to improve efficiency across the service, NWSSP is seeking value-based opportunities (such as Supply Chain efficiency opportunities, Theatre/Inventory Stock Management Systems, linking discounts for expenditure across multiple Lots, Innovations to reduce length of patient stay and any value based solutions)
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