Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
UK
Contact person: Sophie Calpin
E-mail: Sophie.Calpin1@supplychain.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKI4
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement
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 another address:
NHS Supply Chain
Foxbridge Way
Normanton
WF6 1TL
UK
Contact person: Sophie Calpin
E-mail: sophie.calpin1@supplychain.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKE4
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement
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
Syringes, Needles including Biopsy and Associated Products
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33141310
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
This Framework Agreement is for the supply of syringes, needles including biopsy and products associated with their use including safety versions where applicable. Needles and syringes can be supplied both as individual products and in combination with each other and include:
Syringes;
Needles;
Biopsy needles,
Combined needles and syringes;
Safety needles;
Combined safety needles and syringes; and
Products associated with the use of needles and/or syringes as above.
It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the total value of purchases under it will be around £97,500,000. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is around £340,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business with successful suppliers.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
340 000 000.00
GBP
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.2.1) Title
Syringes, Needles & Associated Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
33140000
33141310
33141320
33141321
33141326
33141328
33141329
33171300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations in the UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for syringes, needles and associated products. Please refer to the tender documents for the detail on the product lines and specification for this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Resilience
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Training
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
310 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
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:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 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
II.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £90,000,000 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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Biopsy Needles and Associated Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141323
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations in the UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for biopsy needles and associated products. Please refer to the tender documents for the detail on the product lines and specification for this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Resilience
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Training
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
30 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
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:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 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
II.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £7,500,000 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.
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 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 will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions.
The Framework Agreement will be between us and individual suppliers. Under it there will be two different methods of supply - one for Non-Direct Contract Goods and one for Direct Contract Goods.
Non-Direct Contract Goods: Lot 1 – Syringes, Needles & Associated Products, Lot 2 – Biopsy Needles & Associated Products
Direct Contract Goods: Lot 2 – Biopsy Needles & Associated Products
We will be entitled to purchase the Goods identified as Non-Direct Contract Goods which we will then 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 we can order Non-Direct Contract Goods from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts for such Goods under it.
For the Goods identified as Direct Contract Goods 1) NHS Supply Chain; 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to directly order under the Framework Agreement and will be able to enter into a direct contract with you for any of the Goods under the Framework. Direct contracts placed under the Framework Agreement by parties other than us are between the party and you, we are not a party to those contracts.
Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt NHS Supply Chain 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 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. All communications must be made through NHS Supply Chain's eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// using the Message Centre facility linked to this particular contract notice.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
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
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
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
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The Framework Agreement includes obligations with respect to environmental issues and a requirement for successful suppliers to comply with the NHS Supply Chain Code of Conduct.
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
Additional information about electronic auction:
Although an electronic auction will not be used to award all or part of the requirements of the Framework Agreement the use of eAuctions may be an option as part of any contracts awarded under the 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:
2023/S 000-037500
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
12/09/2024
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: 8 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
13/09/2024
Local time: 09:00
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.3) Additional information
Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information:
This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
Candidates 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 eTendering 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 ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page.
— Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.
Portal access.
If registration has been completed:
— Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// .
— Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers.
— Select from the following ITTs:
ITT_1350 Syringes, Needles including Biopsy and Associated Products
ITT_1351 - Lot 1 - Syringes, Needles & Associated Products
ITT_1352 - Lot 2 - Biopsy Needles & Associated Products
Please note: you must respond to IT_1350 in addition to any lots you intend to respond to.
— Click on Express Interest.
— If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond.
Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard.
For any technical help with the portal please contact:
Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com
Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Not applicable
Not applicable
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/07/2024