Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
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: Scott Musgrave
Telephone: +44 7955204234
E-mail: scott.musgrave1@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.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Patient Monitoring Equipment, Bedside Equipment Alarm Monitoring Systems and Related Products and Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33195000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of the following types of Monitoring Systems: Spot Check, Vital Signs, Pre-Hospital Transport, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Compatible, Central Station, Telemetry, Foetal, Cardiac Output, Electroencephalograph and Electromyography and Transfer (individual patient modular monitor).Please note that this framework will not cover the purchase of consumables alone. For the avoidance of doubt consumables will only be in scope of the proposed Framework if purchased alongside the types of equipment, as stated in any subsequent specification. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £166 million in the first 24 months 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. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term of 48 months is £332 million.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
332 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Non-Specialist Patient Monitoring Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33195000
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 Non-Specialist Patient Monitoring Equipment designed to monitor and provide a visual output of selected physiological measurements from a patient. Clinical Monitoring areas include;
Ward based Monitoring (Vital Signs / Spot Check / Low Acuity), Acute Care Monitoring, Perioperative Monitoring, Operative Monitoring, Cardiac Care Monitoring, Neonatal/Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) Monitoring, Central Stations, Mobile Monitoring, Pre-Hospital Monitoring, Neuro Critical Care Monitoring and Neuromuscular Blockade Monitoring.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Supply
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Support
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Training
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Warranty and Repairs
/ Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 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 £65,900,000.00 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
Specialist Patient Monitoring Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33195000
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 Specialist Patient Monitoring Equipment designed to monitor and provide a visual output of selected physiological measurements from a patient. Specialised Monitoring areas include:
Foetal Monitoring (Intrapartum and Antepartum), Electroencephalogram (EEG) Monitoring, Amplitude-integrated EEG (a-EEG/CFM) Monitoring, Electromyography (EMG) Monitoring,
MRI Conditional Monitoring, Cardiac Output Monitoring and Ultra Long-term Subcutaneous Electroencephalogram (EEG) Monitoring
Electrical Impedance Tomography Monitoring
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Supply
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Support
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Training
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Warranty and Repairs
/ Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 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 £16,600,000.00 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: 3
II.2.1) Title
Bedside Equipment Alarm Monitoring Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33195000
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 Bedside Equipment Alarm Monitoring Systems, to provide an acoustic monitoring system for critical bedside alarms, designed to alert clinical staff to medical device alarms through a visual and spoken notifications system.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Supply
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Support
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Training
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Warranty and Repairs
/ Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 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 £500,000.00 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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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 000-002003
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: Project_975
Title: Non-Specialist Patient Monitoring Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/05/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 18
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A. C. Cossor & Son (Surgical) Limited
Egham
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Uniphar Medtech UK Limited
Belfast
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Delta Surgical Limited
Newcastle
UK
NUTS: UKG2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Draeger Medical UK Limited
Hemel Hempstead
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edan Medical (UK) Limited
Northampton
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fukuda Denshi UK Ltd
Sheffield
UK
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ge Medical Systems Limited
St Giles
UK
NUTS: UKJ13
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Masimo Europe Limited
Basingstoke
UK
NUTS: UKJ36
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mindray (UK) Limited
Huntingdon
UK
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nihon Kohden UK Limited
Guildford
UK
NUTS: UKJ25
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Penlon Limited
Abingdon
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Philips Electronics UK Limited
Farnborough
UK
NUTS: UKJ36
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pro Health Solutions Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rudolf Riester GmbH
Jungingen
DE
NUTS: DE143
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Spacelabs Healthcare Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Viamed Limited
Keighley
UK
NUTS: UKE41
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Welch Allyn (U.K.) Limited
Compton
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Zoll Medical UK Limited
Runcorn
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 263 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: Project_975
Title: Specialist Patient Monitoring Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/05/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 26
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 23
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 26
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A. C. Cossor & Son (Surgical) Limited
Egham
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Uniphar Medtech UK Limited
Belfast
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Central Medical Supplies Limited
Leek
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deltex Medical Limited
Chichester
UK
NUTS: UKJ27
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dot Medical Limited
Macclesfield
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edan Medical (UK) Limited
Northampton
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edwards Lifesciences Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ge Medical Systems Limited
St Giles
UK
NUTS: UKJ13
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Healthcare 21 (UK) Limited
Basingstoke
UK
NUTS: UKJ36
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Huntleigh Healthcare Limited
Dunstable
UK
NUTS: UKH2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inomed Neurocare Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Masimo Europe Limited
Basingstoke
UK
NUTS: UKJ36
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medevolve Limited
Guildford
UK
NUTS: UKJ25
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medtronic Limited
Watford
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Micromed Electronics Limited
West Byfleet
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Neoventa Medical Limited
Cobham
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Neurogen Limited
Cardiff
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nihon Kohden UK Limited
Guildford
UK
NUTS: UKJ25
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Optima Medical Limited
Guildford
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Philips Electronics UK Limited
Farnborough
UK
NUTS: UKJ36
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Schiller UK Ltd
Reading
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UNEEG Medical UK Ltd
Southport
UK
NUTS: UKD7
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vygon (U.K.) Limited
Swindon
UK
NUTS: UKK14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wardray Premise Limited
Sutton
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Probo Medical Ltd
Gloucester
UK
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 66 400 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: Project_975
Title: Bedside Equipment Alarm Monitoring Systems
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/05/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nihon Kohden UK Limited
Guildford
UK
NUTS: UKJ25
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TBG Solutions Limited
Chesterfield
UK
NUTS: UKF1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
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 the ‘Supplier Dashboard’ icon to open the list of new procurement events.
Expression of interest.
— View Contract Notice content by clicking on the ‘VIEW NOTICE’ button for the procurement event. This opens a PDF document.
— Express an interest by clicking on the ‘EXPRESS INTEREST’ button.
— To start the response process after the expression of interest has been done, select the ‘My Active Opportunities’ option and click on the ‘Apply’ button.
— Select the procurement event from the list by clicking on the description
— In the detail view click on the orange coloured ‘Framework Agreement’ button to start responding to the tender.
Header level requirements:
— Applicants are required to read all Framework Header Documents which can be accessed using the ‘NHS SCHEADER DOCUMENTS’ button, which is located in the ‘SELECT FRAMEWORK’ tab.
— Applicants are required to upload the documents requested using the ‘SUPPLIER HEADER DOCUMENTS’ button, which is located in the ‘SELECT FRAMEWORK’ tab.
— Applicants are required to complete all mandatory questions, which can be accessed using the ‘FRAMEWORK QUESTIONNAIRE’ tab.
Lot level requirements:
— A preview of the Lot line details can be viewed using the ‘LOT HEADER’ tab, by selecting the Lot and using the ‘LOT LINE INFORMATION’ button. In order to respond to a Lot, Applicants must select the relevant Lot and then use the ‘EXPRESS INTENT’ button. This expression of intent does not place any obligation on the Applicant to respond, the action unlocks the ability to respond.
— Complete price offers per line for the Lot by completing the required fields for the lines the Applicant wantsto include in the bid using the ‘LOT LINE DETAIL’ tab. There are a number of mandatory fields to complete on a product line basis; these are highlighted in yellow in the ‘LOT LINE DETAIL’ tab.
— Applicants are required to answer all mandatory Lot specific questions found in the ‘LOT EVALUATIONCRITERIA’ tab.
— Applicants are then required to click on the ‘TERMS AND CONDITIONS’ button in the ‘SUBMIT INDIVIDUALLOT RESPONSE(S)’ tab to view and accept the ISS Terms and Conditions.
— Accept the ISS ‘TERMS AND CONDITIONS’ button to access this function.
— Submit Lot response, by clicking on the ‘SUBMIT RESPONSE TO SELECTED LOT’ button in the ‘SUBMITINDIVIDUAL LOT RESPONSE(S)’ tab to submit response for the Lot. Each Lot must be submitted independently.
— Applicants are able to view their submission using the ‘SUPPLIER SUBMISSION REPORT’ button, found in the ‘SUBMIT INDIVIDUAL LOT RESPONSE(S)’ tab.
Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
UK
Telephone: +44 7955204234
E-mail: scott.musgrave1@supplychain.nhs.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
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).
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/06/2024