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: Alexander Higham-Whittle
E-mail: alexander.whittle@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
Blood Collection Systems and Blood Lancets
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The framework agreement is for the supply of blood collection systems and blood lancets.
Products within this area include; blood collection needles with and without safety devices, blood collection sets, blood gas syringes, and evacuated blood collection tubes that include additive concentrations. Lancing systems, both single and multi-patient use, used for performing skin puncture including finger lancets and heel lancets and 21g, 23g and 28g finger and heel lancets that are single use, the lancets are used to perform skin puncture on adults, children and neonates safely and effectively enough to produce adequate blood flow for a variety of tests.
The framework agreement is for the following lots:
1) Blood Collection Systems,
2) Blood Lancets,
3) Blood Lancets Finger and Heel.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
168 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Blood Collection Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
33141000
33141500
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
This lot is for the supply of blood collection systems which includes blood collection needles with and without safety devices, blood collection sets, blood gas syringes and evacuated blood collection tubes that include additive concentrations.
The blood collection systems lot includes:
• needle for blood collection sampling,
• needle for blood collection sampling: needle with integral needle protection device,
• needle for blood collection sampling: needle with integral needle protection device and needle holder,
• single use holder,
• safety blood collection set,
• capillary blood sampling collection tube,
• blood sampling collection tube,
• syringe for arterial blood gas collection,
• adaptors for blood culture media,
• closed system for urine analysis.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of GBP 60 000 000 and GBP 70 000 000. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is between GBP 120 000 000 and GBP 140 000 000. 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.
All Applicants who met the minimum requirements set out in the invitation to tender were awarded to the lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Supply chain assessment
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Supply chain management, sustainability, due diligence and reducing environmental impact
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to 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
Blood Lancets
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
33141000
33141900
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
This lot includes lancing systems, both single and multi-patient use, used for performing skin puncture including finger lancets and heel lancets.
The blood lancets lot includes:
• single use finger lancet,
• single use heel lancet paediatric,
• lancing device.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of GBP 3 000 000 and GBP 6 000 000. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be in the region of GBP 11 000 000 and GBP 19 000 000. 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.
All Applicants who met the minimum requirements set out in the Invitation to Tender were awarded to the lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Supply chain assessment
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Supply chain management, sustainability, due diligence and reducing environmental impact
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to 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
Blood Lancets Finger and Heel
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
33141000
33141900
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
This lot is for the supply of 21g, 23g and 28g finger and heel lancets that are single use, the lancets are used to perform skin puncture on adults, children and neonates safely and effectively enough to produce adequate blood flow for a variety of test.
The blood lancets lot 3 is split as follows:
• 3a — single use safety finger lancet,
• 3b — single use safety heel lancet paediatric.
For the full 24 month term of this lot the anticipated value will be in the region of GBP 4 000 000 and GBP 9 000 000. 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.
All Applicants who met the minimum requirements set out in the invitation to tender were invited to take part in an reverse eAuction to determine who would be awarded the opportunity to supply products on lot 3.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to 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.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
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 155-381895
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: FAG000017074
Title: Blood Collection Systems
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 13
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13
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
Workingham
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crest Medical Ltd
Warrington
UK
NUTS: UKD61
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Ltd
Selby
UK
NUTS: UKE2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Greiner Bio-One Ltd
Brunel Way Stonehouse
UK
NUTS: UKK13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GS Medical Healthcare Ltd
Solihull
UK
NUTS: UKG32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IMS Euro Ltd
Stockport
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Radiometer Ltd
Crawley
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sarstedt Ltd
Beaumont Leys
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Ltd
Frimley
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smiths Medical International Ltd
Ashford
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mornington 2000 LLP
Harrogate
UK
NUTS: UKE22
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.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 140 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: FAG000017074
Title: Blood Lancets
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 14
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 14
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
Workingham
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cambridge Sensors Ltd
Huntingdon
UK
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Central Medical Supplies Ltd
Leek
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Data (Southern) Enterprises Ltd
Lee on the Solent
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GS Medical Healthcare Ltd
Solihull
UK
NUTS: UKG32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medline Industries Ltd
Warrington
UK
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Owen Mumford Ltd
Woodstock
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prospect Diagnostics Ltd
Dronfield
UK
NUTS: UKF12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Radiometer Ltd
Crawley
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Richardson Healthcare Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKH2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sarstedt Ltd
Beaumont Leys
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smiths Medical International Ltd
Ashford
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ypsomed Ltd
Escrick
UK
NUTS: UKE2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 19 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: FAG000017074
Title: Blood Lancets Finger and Heel
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
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
Becton, Dickinson U.K. Ltd
Workingham
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Henry Schein UK Holdings Ltd
Gillingham
UK
NUTS: UKJ41
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Enteral Ltd
Selby
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: UKG32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Owen Mumford Ltd
Woodstock
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cambridge Sensors Ltd
Huntingdon
UK
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Not applicable
Not applicable
UK
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
27/04/2020