Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS South West — Acutes
1234
Acute Trusts
Gloucestershire
South west region
UK
Contact person: GPSS Diane Cole
Telephone: +44 1452300222
E-mail: diane.cole4@nhs.net
NUTS: UKK1
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=24435&B=NHSSW
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=24435&B=NHSSW
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Blood Grouping Service
Reference number: Blood Grouping Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33194210
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Trust is seeking to procure Blood Grouping for both Gloucester Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
751 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33696100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK1
Main site or place of performance:
Gloucester Royal and Cheltenham General.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is seeking to procure blood-grouping equipment to cope with the workload stated above as well as an increase of 3 % year on year over the next 5 years. We are looking for each company to state fixed costs for 5 years post implementation with an optional 2 year extension. The company should state the best configuration of analysers to meet current and future workload. The price should include all running costs, reagents, service, training, and any other incidental costs. The price is to include the cost of removal and installation of the machines including any works that need to be done to the laboratories to enable installation. We are willing to accept quotations for managed service plan, capital purchase, reagent rental, or any other innovative method of payment. Cost per test should be provided stating the basis behind the pricing.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
751 000.00
LVL
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 84
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
Competitive procedure with negotiation
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
22/07/2018
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/06/2018