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02 Contract Notice

All Wales Framework for Supply of Neurology Consumables

  • First published: 07 May 2021
  • Last modified: 07 May 2021
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-110411
Published by:
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Authority ID:
AA0221
Publication date:
07 May 2021
Deadline date:
09 June 2021
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

HS Wales Shared Services Partnership invites interested Suppliers to tender for a National Framework Agreement for the Supply of Neurology Consumables. The University Hospital of Wales is the specialist Neurosurgery Centre for Wales. Emergency neurosurgery and cranial neurosurgery previously undertaken at Morriston Hospital, Swansea has now been transferred to the University Hospital of Wales. CPV: 33140000, 33140000, 33140000, 33140000, 33140000, 33140000, 33140000, 33140000, 33140000.

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Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

2nd Floor Woodland House, Maes-Y-Coed Road, Heath

Cardiff

CF14 4TT

UK

Telephone: +44 2921836462

E-mail: edward.butler@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


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://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

All Wales Framework for Supply of Neurology Consumables

Reference number: CAV-OJEU-PROJECT47130

II.1.2) Main CPV code

33140000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

HS Wales Shared Services Partnership invites interested Suppliers to tender for a National Framework Agreement for the Supply of Neurology Consumables.

The University Hospital of Wales is the specialist Neurosurgery Centre for Wales. Emergency neurosurgery and cranial neurosurgery previously undertaken at Morriston Hospital, Swansea has now been transferred to the University Hospital of Wales.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 6 158 000.00  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

Aneurysm Clips

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

UKL22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1: An aneurysm clip is a metal clip which is placed over the neck of an Aneurysm to treat.

Neurosurgery is a high risk and complex specialty with a high proportion of emergency and urgent work. It is a diverse specialty and includes acute and longer term care, of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull and spine. It incorporates the management of patients with tumours, haemorrhages, hydrocephalus, trauma, spinal degenerative disease, congenital abnormalities, intractable pain, movement disorders, epilepsy and some mental disorders. There are close links with Neurology, Critical Care, Paediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology.

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:

There is an option to extend at the sole discretion of NHS Wales for two further twelve month periods.

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.2.12) 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

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Cerebral Spinal Fluid Management

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

UKL22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2A: Cerebral Spinal Fluid Management - Cerebral Catheters and Accessories. Cerebral Catheters are used to facilitate drainage of Cerebral Spinal Fluid from the ventricles by means of a silicone catheter with or without an antibiotic coating, made of a barium-impregnrated radiopaque silicone material

Lot 2B: Cerebral Spinal Fluid Management - Cerebral Reservoirs. Cerebral Reservoirs are used to facilitate aspiration of Cerebral Spinal Fluid, or for the delivery of drugs (e.g. chemotherapy into the Cerebral Spinal Fluid).

Lot 2C: Cerebral Spinal Fluid Management - Cerebral Shunts and Valves. Cerebral Shunts and Valves are used to facilitate intra-corporeal drainage of Cerebral Spinal Fluid in patients with chronic high Intra Cranial Pressure or Hydrocerphalus and allow for a differential and regulared flow of Cerebral Spinal Fluid from the brain to another visceral organ.

Neurosurgery is a high risk and complex specialty with a high proportion of emergency and urgent work. It is a diverse specialty and includes acute and longer term care, of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull and spine. It incorporates the management of patients with tumours, haemorrhages, hydrocephalus, trauma, spinal degenerative disease, congenital abnormalities, intractable pain, movement disorders, epilepsy and some mental disorders. There are close links with Neurology, Critical Care, Paediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology.

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: 922 000.00  GBP

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:

There is an option to extend at the sole discretion of NHS Wales for two further twelve month periods. The estimated value is based on award for the full term (four years).

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.2.12) 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

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Cranial Closure

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

UKL22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3A: Cranial Closure - Cranial Fixation

Lot 3B: Cranial Closure - Cranial Sealants/Patch. A Cranial patch is made of synthetic, biodegradable nanofibers meant to be affixed to the dura mater - the protective membrane underneath the skill that keeps the brain and spinal cord safe after cranial neurosurgery. A Cranial sealant is an adjunct to standard methods of dural repair, such as sutures, to provide watertight closure during both cranial and spinal procedures.

Lot 3C: Cranial Closure - Cranial Clips and Pins. Cranial clips and pins are designed for being attached to the scalp flap for safe and adequate haemostasis during a craniotomy procedure.

Neurosurgery is a high risk and complex specialty with a high proportion of emergency and urgent work. It is a diverse specialty and includes acute and longer term care, of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull and spine. It incorporates the management of patients with tumours, haemorrhages, hydrocephalus, trauma, spinal degenerative disease, congenital abnormalities, intractable pain, movement disorders, epilepsy and some mental disorders. There are close links with Neurology, Critical Care, Paediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology.

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: 772 000.00  GBP

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:

There is an option to extend at the sole discretion of NHS Wales for two further twelve month periods. The estimated value is based on award for the full term (four years).

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.2.12) 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

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Neurosurgical Drills and Accessories

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

UKL22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4A: Neurosurgical Drills and Accessories - Cranial High Speed Surgical Drills & Attachments. A Cranial High Speed Surgical Drill is used to facilitate functionality to perforables, burs, shavers, craniotomes e.t.c.

Lot 4B: Neurosurgical Drills and Accessories - Cranial Perforators. A Cranial Perforator is used to facilitate access into the cranium and should form bone-pad to protect the Dura (lining of tissue surrounding/protecting the brain).

Neurosurgery is a high risk and complex specialty with a high proportion of emergency and urgent work. It is a diverse specialty and includes acute and longer term care, of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull and spine. It incorporates the management of patients with tumours, haemorrhages, hydrocephalus, trauma, spinal degenerative disease, congenital abnormalities, intractable pain, movement disorders, epilepsy and some mental disorders. There are close links with Neurology, Critical Care, Paediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology.

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: 176 000.00  GBP

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:

There is an option to extend at the sole discretion of NHS Wales for two further twelve month periods. The estimated value is based on award for the full term (four years).

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.2.12) 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

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Neurosurgical Navigation & Monitoring

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

UKL22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5A: Neurosurgical Navigation & Monitoring - Neurophysiological Monitoring EMG/EEG Accessories.

Lot 5B: Neurosurgical Monitoring

Neurosurgery is a high risk and complex specialty with a high proportion of emergency and urgent work. It is a diverse specialty and includes acute and longer term care, of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull and spine. It incorporates the management of patients with tumours, haemorrhages, hydrocephalus, trauma, spinal degenerative disease, congenital abnormalities, intractable pain, movement disorders, epilepsy and some mental disorders. There are close links with Neurology, Critical Care, Paediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology.

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: 268 000.00  GBP

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:

There is an option to extend at the sole discretion of NHS Wales for two further twelve month periods. The estimated value is based on award for the full term (four years).

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.2.12) 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

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Neurosurgical Miscellaneous Products

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

UKL22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 6: Neurosurgical Miscellaneous Products - Miscellaneous Products

Neurosurgery is a high risk and complex specialty with a high proportion of emergency and urgent work. It is a diverse specialty and includes acute and longer term care, of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull and spine. It incorporates the management of patients with tumours, haemorrhages, hydrocephalus, trauma, spinal degenerative disease, congenital abnormalities, intractable pain, movement disorders, epilepsy and some mental disorders. There are close links with Neurology, Critical Care, Paediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology.

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: 20 000.00  GBP

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:

There is an option to extend at the sole discretion of NHS Wales for two further twelve month periods. The estimated value is based on award for the full term (four years).

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.2.12) 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

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Neurosurgical Radiology Products

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

UKL22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 7: Neuroradiology Consumables

Neurosurgery is a high risk and complex specialty with a high proportion of emergency and urgent work. It is a diverse specialty and includes acute and longer term care, of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull and spine. It incorporates the management of patients with tumours, haemorrhages, hydrocephalus, trauma, spinal degenerative disease, congenital abnormalities, intractable pain, movement disorders, epilepsy and some mental disorders. There are close links with Neurology, Critical Care, Paediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology.

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: 4 000 000.00  GBP

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:

There is an option to extend at the sole discretion of NHS Wales for two further twelve month periods. The estimated value is based on award for the full term (four years).

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.2.12) 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

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Neurosurgical Innovation

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

UKL22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Framework Contractors may have existing supply capability in the previous 7 lots and wish to tender their innovation offering linked to the supply of their products and or alternative products / services. Alternatively Contractors may only wish to be considered for the neurosurgical innovations lot. These innovations may include a combination of equipment, consumables, implants and services that may arise over the term of the framework that will support the implementation of a value based procurement focused on enhanced patient experiences and patient outcomes.

Neurosurgery is a high risk and complex specialty with a high proportion of emergency and urgent work. It is a diverse specialty and includes acute and longer term care, of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull and spine. It incorporates the management of patients with tumours, haemorrhages, hydrocephalus, trauma, spinal degenerative disease, congenital abnormalities, intractable pain, movement disorders, epilepsy and some mental disorders. There are close links with Neurology, Critical Care, Paediatric Neurology and Neuroradiology.

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:

There is an option to extend at the sole discretion of NHS Wales for two further twelve month periods.

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.2.12) 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

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

Not Applicable

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: 09/06/2021

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: 09/06/2021

Local time: 12:00

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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is carrying out this tender exercise on behalf of the NHS Organisations listed in the following hyperlink: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure

The tender will also ensure supply to University/Further Education organisations who work in conjunction with NHS Wales.

The Invitation to Tender (ITT) can be accessed via the Bravo eTenderWales portal: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk reference itt_87162

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=110411

Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:

Suppliers are asked to provide a statement detailing any community benefits that will be delivered if they are successful in award onto the Framework.

(WA Ref:110411)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

Telephone: +44 2079477501

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

07/05/2021

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
33140000 Medical consumables Medical equipments

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1020 East Wales
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012 Gwynedd
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1024 Powys
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
edward.butler@wales.nhs.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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