Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Woodland House
Cardiff
CF144HH
UK
Contact person: Lily Prance
Telephone: +44 29201836568
E-mail: Lily.Prance@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:
www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
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
PPE Framework
Reference number: CAV-OJEU-PROJECT46877
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted supply lines on a global basis and supply chains were severely impacted across the globe. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership – Procurement Services (NWSSP-PS) wishes to establish a framework that provides robustness NHS Wales PPE supply chains and is looking to establish a multi lot, multi supplier framework for a range of products.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
120 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 6 lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Type IIR Fluid Resistant Surgical Face Masks (FRMS)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
NHS Sites and locations accross Wales. It is anticipated that deliveries will be to a small number of central locations for onward delivery.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the provision of Type IIR Masks. Further specification information is included in the tender documentation.
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: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
24 month extension option at the sole discretion of NHS Wales.
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
Lot 2 - Face Visors
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18443500
33140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
NHS Sites and locations across Wales. It is anticipated that deliveries will be to a small number of central locations for onward delivery.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the provision of Visors. Further specification information is included in the tender documentation.
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: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
24 month extension option at the sole discretion of NHS Wales
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
Lot 3 - Medical Nitrile Examination Gloves
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18424000
33140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
NHS Sites and locations across Wales. It is anticipated that deliveries will be to a small number of central locations for onward delivery.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the provision of Examination Gloves. Further specification information is included in the tender documentation.
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: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
24 months extension option at the sole discretion of NHS Wales
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
Lot 4 - Multi Surface Wipes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141118
33711430
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
NHS Sites and locations across Wales. It is anticipated that deliveries will be to a small number of central locations for onward delivery.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the provision of Wipes. Further specification information is included in the tender documentation.
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: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
24 month extension option at the sole discretion of NHS Wales
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
Lot 5 - Thumb Loop Gowns
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
NHS Sites and locations across Wales. It is anticipated that deliveries will be to a small number of central locations for onward delivery.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the provision of Thumb Loop Gowns. Further specification information is included in the tender documentation.
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: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
24 month extension option at the sole discretion of NHS Wales
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
Lot 6 - Sourcing Agency Service Provider
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
NHS Sites and locations accross Wales. It is anticipated that deliveries will be to a small number of central locations for onward delivery.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include the following services;
Sourcing
- Sourcing
- Benchmarking
- Market engagement
- International Markets
- Consultancy Services
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: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
24 month extension option at the sole discretion of NHS Wales
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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:
01/06/2021
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
01/12/2021
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
01/06/2021
Local time: 14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Please note additional information on this procurement:
1. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the contract in whole, in part or annul the tendering process and not award any contract.
2. Bidders should note that they will be required to enter into terms and conditions of contract as set out in the ITT and that save for matters of clarification or consistency the Contracting Authority will not negotiate the terms.
3. The Contracting Authority will not accept completed ITT's after the stated closing date.
4. This framework will only be used if current NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services contracts or frameworks cannot meet demand. The value of the framework is estimated and as noted above, this framework may not be utilised.
5. All tender costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of the bidders.
6. Prospective suppliers should note that NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services is acting on behalf of Health Boards and Trusts across NHS Wales.
7. Bidders wishing to participate should visit the Bravo e-tenderwales portal and access the itt_86779 for all tender documentation.
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=110259
(WA Ref:110259)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board will allow a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period between notifying the award decision and awarding the contract.
Unsuccessful tenderers and applicants are entitled to receive reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the tenderer/applicant was unsuccessful. Should additional information be required it should be requested of the addressee in section I.1. Aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the procurement rules have the right to take action in the High Court (England and Wales). Any such action is subject to strict time limits in accordance with the Public Contracts (Amendments) Regulations 2015.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/04/2021