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
Contact person: Kate Vince
Telephone: +44 08458875000
E-mail: Kate.Vince@HTEPG.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk
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
Pathology Referral Testing and Pathology Reporting Services
Reference number: SF049847
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85111800
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
HealthTrust Europe (HTE) was seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Pathology Referral Laboratory Testing and Histopathology Reporting Services. The
Services include sample collection, test requesting, transportation, testing and electronic reporting for a comprehensive range of routine and esoteric tests and histopathology samples.
The Service Provider, and all sub-contractors, must operate in line with all appropriate guidelines and accreditations, including ISO 15189. The service must be available to NHS bodies and other Participating Authorities across the United Kingdom.
The framework agreement is split into the following Lots:
Lot 1 – Routine and Esoteric Pathology Testing
Lot 2 – Genetic and Genomic Tests
Lot 3 – Toxicology Testing
Lot 4 – Cytology Screening and Testing
Lot 5 – Histopathology Reporting
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: Lot 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Routine and Esoteric Testing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71900000
85111800
85111820
85145000
85148000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is multi-sourced with no limit on the number of Providers awarded onto it. Providers have the capability to collect, track and process samples and report results electronically, within the required turnaround times. This Lot includes a wide variety of tests from multiple disciplines, including, but not limited to:
— Biochemistry (including clinical toxicology),
— Haematology,
— Microbiology,
— Virology, and
— Immunology.
This Lot aims to consolidate the tests which are currently referred by Participating Authority’s to multiple Referral Laboratories, to a limited number of Providers. This Lot will provide the Participating Authorities with a consolidated referral testing service, minimising the amount of manual requests and data entry, as well as reducing the number of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) held and managed by the laboratories.
Terms and conditions / Activity based income (ABI)
The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract was 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 40
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Renewal for up to a further 24 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: Lot 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Genetic and Genomic Testing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71900000
85111800
85145000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Lot is for the provision of outsourced genetic and genomic testing services, including sample collection, processing and electronic reporting of results. The Potential Providers have the capability to receive and process a wide variety of sample types and perform a defined and evolving list of genetic and genomic tests, which are carried out according to the Professional Guidelines for the Association of Clinical Genetic Science (ACGS).
The Potential Providers may able to provide the analytical tools to deliver bioinformatics, annotation and validation, and are able to offer clinical interpretation of results for clinicians at the Participating Authority(s), as appropriate. This Lot is multi-sourced with no limit on the number of Providers awarded onto the Lot.
Terms and conditions / Activity based income (ABI)
The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract was 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 40
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Renewal for up to a further 24 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: Lot 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Toxicology Testing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71900000
85111800
85145000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Lot is for the provision of outsourced toxicology testing services, including sample collection, processing and electronic reporting of results. The testing will include testing of various samples, including but not limited to, oral fluid, hair, urine and blood. Potential Providers have in place and follow chain of custody procedures when collecting samples, completing testing and reporting results.
This Lot is multi-sourced with no limit on the number of Providers awarded onto the Lot.
Terms and conditions / Activity based income (ABI)
The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract was 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 40
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Renewal for up to a further 24 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: Lot 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4: Cytology Screening and Testing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71900000
85111800
85145000
85148000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Lot provides outsourced cytology screening and testing to Participating Authorities, including, but not limited to, testing of gynaecological samples, nongynaecological samples and urine cytology. The Potential Providers are able to provide collection, processing and screening of samples, and electronic reporting of results. The Service Providers are able to provide a consultant-led service using Consultant Histopathologists with a subspeciality in cytopathology.
This Lot is multi-sourced with no limit on the number of Providers awarded onto the Lot.
Potential Providers are able to provide collection, processing and screening of samples, and electronic reporting of results.
Terms and conditions / Activity based income (ABI)
The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract was 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 40
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Renewal for up to a further 24 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: Lot 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5: Histopathology Reporting
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71900000
85111800
85145000
85148000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Lot is for the provision of outsourced Histopathology Reporting services, including sample collection, transportation and analysis of a variety of sample types and
Reporting formats. Clinical support and interpretation will be included within this Lot. Potential Providers have the capability to collect and process specimens (pre-prepared slides as a minimum), and provide reporting services back to Participating Authorities in an agreed format.
This Lot is multi-sourced with no limit on the number of Providers awarded onto the Lot.
Terms and conditions / Activity based income (ABI)
The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract was 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 40
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Renewal for up to a further 24 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
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:
2017/S 247-518945
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Routine and Esoteric Testing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eurofins Biomnis
07277695
i54 Business Park, Valiant Way
Wolverhampton
WV9 5GB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Launch Diagnostics Ltd
2427295
Ash House, Ash Road, New Ash, Green, Longfield
Kent
DA3 8JD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nuffield Health HSSU
576970
Epsom Gateway, Ashley Avenue
Epsom
KT18 5AL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
654942706
Tremona Road
Southampton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Viapath Analytics LLP
OC392043
Francis House, 9, Kings Head Yard
London
SE1 1NA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Genetic and Genomic Testing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eurofins Biomnis
07277695
i54 Business Park, Valiant Way
Wolverhampton
WV9 5GB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Launch Diagnostics Ltd
2427295
Ash House, Ash Road, New Ash, Green, Longfield
Kent
DA3 8JD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Toxicology Testing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eurofins Biomnis
07277695
i54 Business Park, Valiant Way
Wolverhampton
WV9 5GB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Launch Diagnostics Ltd
2427295
Ash House, Ash Road, New Ash, Green, Longfield
Kent
DA3 8JD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Cytology Testing and Screening
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Backlogs Limited
05017933.
242 Marylebone Road,
London
NW1 6JL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nuffield Health HSSU
576970
Epsom Gateway, Ashley Avenue
Epsom
KT18 5AL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 5
Title: Histopathology Reporting
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Backlogs Limited
05017933.
242 Marylebone Road,
London
NW1 6JL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nuffield Health HSSU
576970
Epsom Gateway, Ashley Avenue
Epsom
KT18 5AL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Source BioScience UK Limited
04078501
1 Orchard Place
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Terms and conditions / Activity based income (ABI)
The terms and conditions of this Framework Agreement is appended to the ISIT. 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.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
HealthTrust Europe Legal Department
19 George Road
Birmingham
B15 1NU
UK
E-mail: kate.vince@htepg.com
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Legal Department, HealthTrust Europe
19 George Road
Birmingham
B15 1NU
UK
E-mail: kate.vince@htepg.com
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
HTE incorporated a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract was communicated to Tenderers. The notification provided full information on the award decision. The standstill period, was for a period of 10 calendar days, and provided time for unsuccessful Tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Legal Department, HealthTrust Europe
19 George Road
Birmingham
B15 1NU
UK
E-mail: kate.vince@htepg.com
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/07/2018