Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
UK
Contact person: Mrs Hayley Draper
E-mail: hayley.draper@tst.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKK23
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.musgroveparkhospital.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.musgroveparkhospital.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://procontract.due-north.com
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
Provision of Orthotic Products.
Reference number: RBA/TS/LOC/0389
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85111600
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Orthotics Service is committed to continuing improvement in the quality and cost effectiveness of the orthotic devices provided, ensuring products are delivered with prompt, reliable delivery times, and reducing the number of faulty orthotic devices needing to be returned.
The orthotics service at Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is part of the Clinical Support Directorate. It is managed by the orthotics service manager, and staffed with allied health professionals (occupational therapist, physiotherapist, clinical orthotics technicians and an orthotist).
The emphasis is on ‘self-help’ where possible, aiming to keep patients out of medically prescribed footwear and orthotic devices. We want to work in partnership with contractor/s who share our aims for a first class, patient centred and cost effective service. This contract is for contractor/s to work with us to provide orthotic devices of the highest quality, and who share our core trust values.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
The Trust reserves the right to award both lots to 1 supplier.
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Bespoke footwear and the TCI's for the footwear
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85111600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
20 % of the Orthotic products used by Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are bespoke. This includes, but is not limited to bespoke footwear and the total contact insoles (TCI's) for this footwear. Bidders will need to ensure high quality, equity of service to all patients, cost effectiveness and the best possible delivery times.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality/technical
/ Weighting: 80
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 20
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2018
End:
31/03/2021
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There will be 2 x 12 months optional extensions.
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
Stock and modular footwear and made to measure specialist goods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85111600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
80 % of the Orthotic products used by Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are either stock, modular or specialist made to measure goods. This includes, but is not limited to bespoke ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), knee, ankle, foot orthoses (KAFO's), and dynamic foot orthoses (DAFO's). Bidders will need to ensure high quality, equity of service to all patients, cost effectiveness and the best possible delivery times.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality/technical
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2018
End:
31/03/2021
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There will be 2 x 12 months optional extensions.
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
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Please refer to full details which can be found in the draft tender documents relating to the expectations of Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in connection with the performance of this contract.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2017/S 101-200511
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
21/09/2017
Local time: 09:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date:
05/10/2017
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
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
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.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Taunton
TA1 5DA
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/08/2017