Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
UK
Contact person: Malwina Lindemann
E-mail: Malwina.Lindemann@supplychain.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.supplychain.nhs.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
Maternity, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Products
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33641200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The framework agreement will look to include the following range of products:
conception aids; sperm collection & processing - counting chambers, sperm rinse, sperm straws; ART media & oil; ART micromanipulation pipettes - biopsy, handling, hatching, holding, denudation, ICSI, PZD; ART catheters & needles - embryo transfer, oocyte retrieval, IUI; ART cryopreservation products - straws, tubes, vitrification kits, warming kits, birthing aids - balls, pillows; maternity creams, gels & ointments; foetal dopplers; amnioscope; amniocentesis needle; chorionic villus sampling needle; foetal blood sampling; intrauterine pressure monitoring; umbilical catheter; amniotic hook; cervical ripening products; obstetric forceps; assisted delivery devices; episiotomy scissors; post-partum haemorrhage management; umbilical cord clamps; baby bath; heel warmers, rental agreements for inflatable birthing pools and maternity TENS machines, supply of inflatable birthing pools and associated accessories, hysterosonography consumables, cell sampling products, uterine maipulators, uterine curettes, uterine sounds, forceps, pessaries & bladder support devices, scissors, word catheter, cervix dilators, vaginal speculums, maternity pads, menstrual cups, period underwear, period tampons, period pads, pant liners.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £28,500,000 to £30, 000,000 inc VAT in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement. The estimated value over the total framework agreement term is £120,000,000 inc VAT.
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
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 6
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Assisted Reproduction
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85111310
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Assisted reporoduction
For the supply of conception aids; sperm collection & processing - counting chambers, sperm rinse, sperm straws; ART media & oil; ART micromanipulation pipettes - biopsy, handling, hatching, holding, denudation, ICSI, PZD; ART catheters & needles - embryo transfer, oocyte retrieval, IUI; ART cryopreservation products - straws, tubes, vitrification kits, warming kits.
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Obstetrics & Baby Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33112000
33112320
33140000
33141127
33141300
33141323
33141329
33162000
33162100
33162200
33169000
85111100
85111320
85121210
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the supply of birthing aids - balls, pillows; maternity creams, gels & ointments; foetal dopplers; amnioscope; amniocentesis needle; chorionic villus sampling needle; foetal blood sampling; intrauterine pressure monitoring; umbilical catheter; amniotic hook; cervical ripening products; obstetric forceps; assisted delivery devices; episiotomy scissors; post-partum haemorrhage management; umbilical cord clamps; baby bath; heel warmers.
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Birthing Rental
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85111320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the supply of rental agreements for birthing pools and maternity TENS machines.
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Birth Pools & Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85111320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the supply of inflatable birthing pools and associated accessories.
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Gynaecology
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
33141230
33141300
33141323
33162000
33162100
33162200
33169000
33641200
85111100
85111300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the supply of hysterosonography consumables, cell sampling products, uterine maipulators, uterine curettes, uterine sounds, forceps, pessaries & bladder support devices, scissors, word catheter, cervix dilators, vaginal speculums
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Period Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33641200
33771100
33771200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the supply of maternity pads, menstrual cups, period underwear, period tampons, period pads, pant liners.
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
12/12/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/12/2023