Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting as agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (‘UHCW’)
19 George Road, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 1NU
UK
Telephone: +44 8458875000
E-mail: ranjit.singh@htepg.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Supply of Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine Implants and Instruments
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33183100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
This tender is to establish a framework for the supply of arthroscopy which includes devices to enable arthroscopic access in a patient. The scope of this tender includes ports and systems required to maintain clear images during a procedure, resection devices and associated consumables for the removal of spurs and soft tissue, all related implants and instrumentation for soft tissue repair or replacement. The successful tenderer will be expected to provide free of charge supporting services such as training, education, clinical support, reporting and cost reduction initiatives.
The tender will consist of 4 individual lots as below:
Lot 1: Access and Fluid Management (Pumps and Tubing);
Lot 2: Resection (Mechanical, Radio Frequency and Ablation);
Lot 3: Implants and Associated Instruments (all Implants and Instruments);
Lot 4: Service, Maintenance, Repair and Standby Systems.
All tenderers are encouraged to bid for all lots.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Access and Fluid Management (Pumps and Tubing)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141220
33161000
33692510
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover the access and fluid management (pumps and tubing). The tenderer should provide a full product offering for equipment and consumables used during a procedure for the irrigation and aspiration of the surgical site using saline. Please be advised this lot will cover the capital equipment and consumables for access and fluid management, covering all associated procedures. This will provide the Trusts with the tools to complete the whole procedure within this lot.
Equipment should fit together intuitively via a common connection or adaptor and be used as part of an arthroscopic system. The products which are included in the scope of this lot are fluid pump console and control units, tubing, frames and stands.
Terms and conditions/activity based income (ABI).
The terms an conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.
Submission of expressions of interest and procurement information
This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk Login to the portal with username/password. Click the PQQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the PQQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. Click the express interest button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your My PQQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the PQQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo eTendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk Sid4Gov HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk Please note that sid4gov does not pre-populate any fields of the PQQ on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the qualification and technical envelopes of the PQQ in Bravo in full.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
He contract shall be for the period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe
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
Resection (Mechanical, Radio Frequency and Ablation)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
33140000
33141411
33161000
33190000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover resection products (mechanical, radio frequency and ablation). The tenderer should provide a full product offering which includes equipment and consumables used during a surgical procedure for the resection of bone and soft tissue during an arthroscopic procedure. Please be advised this lot will cover the capital equipment and consumables for resection, covering all associated procedures. This will provide the Trusts with the tools to complete the whole procedure within this lot.
Equipment should fit together intuitively via a common connection or adaptor and be used as part of an arthroscopic system.
The products covered in this area are:
— power supply console and control system,
— range of disposable shaver blades,
— range of disposable shaver burrs and routers,
— Range of suitable disposable compatible wands,
— radio Frequency/Ablation,
— frames and stands.
Terms and conditions/activity based income (ABI).
The terms an conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.
Submission of expressions of interest and procurement information
This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk Login to the portal with username/password. Click the PQQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the PQQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your My PQQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the PQQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo eTendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk Sid4Gov HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk Please note that sid4gov does not pre-populate any fields of the PQQ on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the qualification and technical envelopes of the PQQ in Bravo in full.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract shall be for the period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.
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
Implants and Associated Instruments (all Implants and Instruments)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31214100
33141411
33141700
33161000
42113172
44512910
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover implants and associated instruments. The tenderer should provide a full product offering. Products for this lot should cover implants and instrumentation required to undertake a minimally invasive procedure on joints for the repair of soft tissue, repair or replacement of ligaments, meniscus, labral or associated joint tissue. Where the consumables work as part of an arthroscopy control unit and handpiece assembly, they should be compatible for use with products submitted in the other lots.
The products covered in this lot are:
— instruments and equipment — reusable or single use,
— range of manual instruments (all sizes),
— full range of implants and consumables for all Arthroscopy procedures.
Terms and conditions/activity based income (ABI).
The terms an conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.
Submission of expressions of interest and procurement information
This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk Login to the portal with username/password. Click the PQQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the PQQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your My PQQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the PQQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo eTendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk Sid4Gov HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the PQQ on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the qualification and technical envelopes of the PQQ in Bravo in full.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract shall be for the period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.
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
Service, Maintenance, Repair and Standby Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33183100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover service, maintenance, repair and standby systems for arthroscopy equipment.
A regular maintenance and repair service for arthroscopy equipment is required during its lifetime to ensure that the equipment will operate safely and efficiently as per manufacturer specifications. All maintenance and repairs will be carried out according to the original equipment manufacturers recommendations. Replacement consumables and parts must be supplied and fitted in accordance with original manufacturer specifications. In addition, the successful tenderer must be able to provide standby systems in the event of failing system.
The service maintenance and repair should cover.
Annual maintenance
Call out repair service (standard and emergency).
Emergency call out
Spoilage and faulty products collections.
Power supply and control unit pm a free or loan basis.
Terms and conditions/activity based income (ABI).
The terms an conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.
Submission of expressions of interest and procurement information
This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the PQQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the PQQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your My PQQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the PQQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo eTendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk Sid4Gov HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk Please note that sid4gov does not pre-populate any fields of the PQQ on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the qualification and technical envelopes of the PQQ in Bravo in full.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract shall be for the period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months at the discretion of HealthTrust Europe.
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
Restricted 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 117-286432
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Access and Fluid Management (pumps and tubing)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arthrex Ltd
Sheffield
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ConMed UK Ltd
Swindon
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smith and Nephew Healthcare Ltd
Hull
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stryker UK Ltd
Newbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Resection (Mechanical, RF and Ablation)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arthrex Ltd
Sheffield
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ConMed UK Ltd
Swindon
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smith and Nephew Healthcare Ltd
Hull
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stryker UK Ltd
Newbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Implants and Associated Instruments (all Implants and Instruments)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arthrex Ltd
Sheffield
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ConMed UK Ltd
Swindon
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stryker UK Ltd
Newbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smith and Nephew Healthcare Ltd
Hull
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hospital Innovations Ltd
Rhondda Cynon Taff
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 700 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Service, Maintenance, Repair and Standby Systems
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ConMed UK Ltd
Swindon
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smith and Nephew Healthcare Ltd
Hull
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stryker UK Ltd
Newbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Legal Department, HealthTrust Europe
Edgbaston, Birmingham
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Legal Department, HealthTrust Europe
19 George Road
B15 1NU
UK
E-mail: LegalTasks@htepg.com
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
HTE carried out a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenders. That notification provided full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which was for a period of 10 calendar days, provided time for tenderer(s) to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into .The standstill period was concluded successfully without any challenges.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Legal Department, HealthTrust Europe
19 George Road
Birmingham
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/02/2020