Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Ltd acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
c/o Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
UK
Contact person: Ravinder Sidhu
E-mail: Ravinder.sidhu@supplychain.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKI4
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33194000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The framework agreement is for the supply of needle free connectors and connection systems/access devices intended to provide direct infusion of fluids or administration of medication to a patient including, including but not limited to:
— Luer activated needle free connectors (including positive, negative, neutral displacement and bi-directional fluid control types) including:
—— Luer lock connector
—— bi-directional fluid control
—— negative displacement
—— arterial — negative displacement
—— neutral displacement
—— arterial — neutral displacement
—— positive displacement
—— needlefree extension sets with integrated needlefree connectors
—— needlefree accessories including vial access devices, medical use stopcocks, transfer spike and bag spikes
—— needlefree disinfection cap
—— closed transfer system device.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
144 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Needlefree Connection Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33194000
33194100
33194120
33194200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Various Locations in the UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Needlefree connector is a device that allows connection to catheters, administration sets, and syringes without needles for the infusion of fluids or administration of medications. They also provide a safe microbial barrier for connections using Luer syringes that allow safer infusion, injection and sampling whilst maintaining a closed intravenous circuit.
— Luer activated needle free connectors (including positive, negative, neutral displacement and bi-directional fluid control types) including:
—— Luer lock connector
—— bi-directional fluid control
—— negative displacement
—— arterial — negative displacement
—— neutral displacement
—— arterial — neutral displacement
—— positive displacement
—— needlefree extension sets with integrated needlefree connectors.
—— needlefree accessories including vial access devices, medical use stopcocks, transfer spike and bag spikes.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa GBP 60 000 000. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa GBP 120 000 000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Clinical properties
/ Weighting: 30 %
Quality criterion: Conversion assistance
/ Weighting: 5 %
Quality criterion: Training and education value add programmes
/ Weighting: 5 %
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 60 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
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.
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
Needlefree Disinfection Caps
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33194000
33191000
33194100
33194120
33194200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Various Locations in the UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A needlefree disinfection cap is a single-use device that provides passive disinfection of the needlefree port.
— needlefree disinfection cap.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa GBP 2 000 000. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa GBP 4 000 000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Conversion assistance
/ Weighting: 15 %
Quality criterion: Training and education value add programmes
/ Weighting: 15 %
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 70 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
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.
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
Closed System Transfer Devices
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33194000
33194100
33194120
33194200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Various Locations in the UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A closed system transfer device provides a mechanically closed system that prohibits the transfer of environmental contaminants into a system and the escape of hazardous drug or vapor concentrations outside the system.
— Closed Transfer System Device (CTSD).
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa GBP 10 000 000. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa GBP 20 000 000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Conversion assistance
/ Weighting: 25 %
Quality criterion: Training and education value add programmes
/ Weighting: 25 %
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 50 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
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.
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
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 155-381968
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: FAG000017078
Title: Needlefree Connection Systems
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 16
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B. Braun Medical Ltd
Chapeltown
UK
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BAXTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Thetford
UK
NUTS: UKH1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED
Wokingham
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B M S CRITICAL CARE LIMITED
Blackburn
UK
NUTS: UKD41
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CODAN LIMITED
Wokingham
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FANNIN (UK) LIMITED
Swadlincote
UK
NUTS: UKF1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK LTD
North Duffield
UK
NUTS: UKE2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GS MEDICAL HEALTHCARE LTD
Solihull
UK
NUTS: UKG3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
INTEGRITY DEVICES LTD
Tewkesbury
UK
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MEDICINA LIMITED
Blackrod
UK
NUTS: UKD36
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RPG MEDICAL LIMITED
Washington
UK
NUTS: UKC22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SENTRA MEDICAL LTD
Bromsgrove
UK
NUTS: UKG33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SPIRIT MEDICAL LIMITED
Little Eaton
UK
NUTS: UKF13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VYGON (U.K.) LIMITED
Swindon
UK
NUTS: UKK14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ICU UK MEDICAL LIMITED
London
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 120 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: FAG000017078
Title: Needlefree Disinfection Caps
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton, Dickinson U.K. Ltd
Wokingham
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fannin (UK) Ltd
Swadlincote
UK
NUTS: UKF1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Ltd
North Duffield
UK
NUTS: UKE2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Iskus Health UK Ltd
Warwick
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Merit Medical UK Ltd
Earley
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vygon (U.K.) Ltd
Swindon
UK
NUTS: UKK14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ICU UK Medical Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: FAG000017078
Title: Closed System Transfer Devices
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B. Braun Medical Ltd
Chapeltown
UK
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton, Dickinson U.K. Ltd
Wokingham
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Caragen Ltd
Sandyford
IE
NUTS: IE061
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vygon (U.K.) Ltd
Swindon
UK
NUTS: UKK14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ICU UK Medical Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 20 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/04/2020