Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
UK
Contact person: Tim Cole
Telephone: +44 77971583706
E-mail: Tim.Cole1@supplychain.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.supplychain.nhs.uk
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to 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
150000000
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33760000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Supply Chain - FMOS seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Paper Hygiene Products comprising of Hand Towels, Centrefeed, Couch Roll, Facial Tissue, Toilet Tissue. As the main provider into the NHS, we estimate the contract value per annum to be between £27,000,000 to £37,000,000 depending on Customer requirements. We are proposing a 4 year Framework duration. The products are to be supplied to NHS Supply Chain - FMOS depots via the Stock and e-direct routes.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33763000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of paper Hand Towel Sleeves to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Sales, Service and Quality
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Inventory Assessment
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
50%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
NHS Supply Chain - FMOS anticipates appointing all Applicants to the Lot who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose overall score by product line meets or exceeds a 50% hurdle at tender evaluation stage for Lot 1 of the Framework Agreement.
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33763000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of paper Hand Towel Rolls to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Sales, Service and Quality
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Inventory Assessment
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
50%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
NHS Supply Chain - FMOS anticipates appointing all Applicants to the Lot who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose overall score by product line meets or exceeds a 50% hurdle at tender evaluation stage for Lot 2 of the Framework Agreement.
Lot No: 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33772000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of Centrefeed rolls to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Sales, Service and Quality
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Inventory Assessment
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
50%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
NHS Supply Chain - FMOS anticipates appointing all Applicants to the Lot who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose overall score by product line meets or exceeds a 50% hurdle at tender evaluation stage for Lot 3 of the Framework Agreement.
Lot No: 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33772000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of Facial Tissues to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Sales, Service and Quality
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Inventory Assessment
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
50%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
NHS Supply Chain - FMOS anticipates appointing all Applicants to the Lot who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose overall score by product line meets or exceeds a 50% hurdle at tender evaluation stage for Lot 4 of the Framework Agreement.
Lot No: 5
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33772000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of Couch Rolls and Wipers to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Sales, Service and Quality
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Inventory Assessment
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
50%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
NHS Supply Chain - FMOS anticipates appointing all Applicants to the Lot who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose overall score by product line meets or exceeds a 50% hurdle at tender evaluation stage for Lot 5 of the Framework Agreement.
Lot No: 6
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33761000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of Jumbo Toilet Tissue to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Sales, Service and Quality
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Inventory Assessment
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
50%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
NHS Supply Chain - FMOS anticipates appointing all Applicants to the Lot who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose overall score by product line meets or exceeds a 50% hurdle at tender evaluation stage for Lot 6 of the Framework Agreement.
Lot No: 7
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33761000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of Bulk Pack and Conventional Toilet Tissue to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Sales, Service and Quality
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Inventory Assessment
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
50%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
NHS Supply Chain - FMOS anticipates appointing all Applicants to the Lot who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose overall score by product line meets or exceeds a 50% hurdle at tender evaluation stage for Lot 7 of the Framework Agreement.
Lot No: 8
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33761000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of System Toilet Tissue to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Sales, Service and Quality
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Inventory Assessment
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
50%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
NHS Supply Chain - FMOS anticipates appointing all Applicants to the Lot who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose overall score by product line meets or exceeds a 50% hurdle at tender evaluation stage for Lot 8 of the Framework Agreement.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Applicants should refer to II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual Lots across the Framework Agreement.
Applicants may bid for one, more than one or all of the Lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this.
The term of contracts formed under the Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself.
NHS Supply Chain - FMOS expects to provide successful Suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment initiatives.
NHS Supply Chain - FMOS will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions. NHS Supply Chain - FMOS intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain - FMOS can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.
Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding the estimate indicated at II.2.1, NHS Supply Chain - Hotel Services does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises Applicants that the framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis. Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be priced in sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be considered a contract made in England according to English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. NHS Supply Chain - Hotel Services is not liable for any costs (including any third party costs fees or expenses incurred by those expressing an interest, participating or tendering for this contract opportunity. NHS Supply Chain - FMOS reserves the right to terminate the procurement process (or part of it), to change the basis of and the procedures for the procurement process at any time, or to procure the subject matter of the contract by alternative means if it appears that it can be more advantageously procured by alternative means. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted. All communications must be made through NHS Supply Chain - FMOS's eTendering portal at http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/ using the Message Centre facility linked to this particular contract notice.
Please note that the maximum number of suppliers as set out in IV.1.3 is an estimate only. Applicants should note that NHS Supply Chain - FMOS anticipates re-opening competition for Product Lines under the Framework Agreement pursuant to the Nationally Contracted Products Programme (“NCP”). Awarded suppliers shall be engaged with at the time of competition and further details provided.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to require groupings of entities to take a particular form, or to require one party to undertake primary legal liability or to require that each party undertakes joint and several liability.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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 with several operators.
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:
2022/S 000-031082
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
28/08/2023
Local time: 15:00
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: 7 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
29/08/2023
Local time: 10:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
Applicants wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal as follows:
Registration:
1) use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal;
2) if not yet registered:
— click on the ‘Register Here’ link to access the registration page,
— complete the registration pages.
Portal access:
If registration has been completed:
— login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
— Applicants should download the Supplier Userguide located within the eProcurement portal.
— Select “My ITT’s”,
— Select the three ”…” to the top right hand side of the screen.
— Select “Help for Suppliers”. This will then open a new screen with a library of guidance document and a video which will guide you through how to submit a compliant bid.
Support:
Should Applicants require any system support or help to locate and submit a bid for the opportunity they should contact the Jaggaer Helpdesk on;
Tel: 0800 069 8630
Email: help_uk@jaggaer.com
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Supply 'Chain
London
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).
NHS Supply Chain is not liable for any costs (including any third-party costs fees or expenses incurred by those expressing an interest, participating or tendering for this contract opportunity. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to terminate the procurement process (or part of it), to change the basis of and the procedures for the procurement process at any time or to procure the subject matter of the contract by alternative means if it appears that it can be more advantageously procured by alternative means. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/07/2023