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Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Ultrasound Gels
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
31711140
33123230
33123200
33121500
33123210
33112000
24951100
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
Ultrasound gel is a conductive medium that provides a bond between the skin and a probe or transducer. It is formulated to act as a coupling agent and reduce static.
The ultrasound gels lot includes:
— 20-25 ml non-sterile sachet,
— 20 ml sterile sachet,
— 250-260 ml container, and
— 5 litre container.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of 500 000 GBP and 700 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is between 1 000 000 GBP and 1 400 000 GBP. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Supply chain assessment
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Business continuity and sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 400 000.00
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:
Yes
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 maximum 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
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds the hurdle of 30 % to this lot of the Framework Agreement.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Adult ECG Electrodes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
31711140
33123230
33123200
33121500
33123210
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
The electrocardiography (ECG) electrode is a device which is applied to the skin and transfers the electrical activity produced by the heart to a monitoring or diagnostic device which is capable of visualising the data.
The adult ECG electrode lot includes:
— adult tab ECG electrodes, solid and wet gel,
— adult ECG electrode onset/offset stud, foam/cloth/microporous tape backing solid and wet gel and 3 pack,
— adult ECG electrode onset carbon stud (radiolucent), foam backing, solid gel and wet gel,
— dual connector ECG electrode offset stud, foam backing, wet gel.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of 13 500 000 GBP and 15 500 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be in the region of 27 000 000 GBP and 31 000 000 GBP. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Supply chain assessment
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Business continuity and sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
31 000 000.00
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:
Yes
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 maximum 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
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds the hurdle of 30 % to this lot of the Framework Agreement.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Paediatric ECG Electrodes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
31711140
33121500
33123210
33123230
33123200
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
The electrocardiography (ECG) electrode is a device which is applied to the skin and transfers the electrical activity produced by the heart to a monitoring or diagnostic device which is capable of visualising the data.
The paediatric ECG electrode lot, includes but is not limited to:
— paediatric tab ECG electrode solid and wet gel, and
— paediatric ECG electrode offset/onset stud, foam/cloth/microporous tape backing, solid and wet gel.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of 500 000 GBP and 700 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be in the region of 1 000 000 GBP and 1 400 000 GBP. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Supply chain assessment
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Business continuity and sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 400 000.00
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:
Yes
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 maximum 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
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds the hurdle of 40 % to this lot of the Framework Agreement.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Neurology Electrodes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
31711140
33121100
33121300
33121500
33123210
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
Neurology electrodes are applied to the scalp and are used to detect activity from cells within the brain, these are then transmitted to a monitoring or diagnostic device which is capable of visualising the data.
The neurology electrodes lot, includes but is not limited to:
— neurology cup electrode with coloured leadwire,
— neurology concentric needle for electromyography (EMG),
— neurology surface electrode solid gel,
— neurology ground electrode solid gel.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of 700 000 GBP and 900 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be in the region of 1 400 000 GBP and 1 800 000 GBP. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Supply chain assessment
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Business continuity and sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 800 000.00
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:
Yes
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 maximum 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
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds the hurdle of 50 % to this lot of the Framework Agreement.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Pre Wired Electrodes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
31711140
33121100
33121300
33121500
33123210
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
Pre-wired electrodes are devices which are applied to the skin and transfer the electrical activity produced by the heart to a monitoring or diagnostic device which is capable of visualising the data.
The pre-wired electrodes lot, includes but is not limited to:
— adult pre wired electrode, cloth/microporous tape/clear taple, solid and wet gel,
— adult pre-wired electrode, foam solid and wet gel,
— neonatal pre wired electrode, foam, cloth/microporous tape/clear tape solid and wet gel, and
— paediatric pre-wired electrode, foam, cloth/microporous tape/clear tape, solid and wet gel.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of 800 000 GBP and 1 000 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be in the region of 1 600 000 GBP and 2 000 000 GBP. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Supply chain assessment
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Business continuity and sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
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:
Yes
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 maximum 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
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds the hurdle of 40 % to this lot of the Framework Agreement.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Foetal Monitoring Electrodes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
31711140
33121100
33121300
33121500
33123210
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
Foetal Scalp Electrode is a device which is attached directly to the baby’s scalp during labour, this is then connector to a monitoring device capable of visualising the data.
Foetal Monitoring Electrodes lot, includes but is not limited to:
— foetal monitoring electrode foetal scalp, spiral/hook spring with safety connector.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of 950 000 GBP and 1 150 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be in the region of 1 900 000 GBP and 2 300 000 GBP. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Supply chain assessment
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Business continuity and sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 300 000.00
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:
Yes
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 maximum 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
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds the hurdle of 40 % to this lot of the Framework Agreement.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Abdominal CTG Belts
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
33124000
33124120
33112000
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
Abdominal cardiotocography (CTG) Belts are intended for use in the maternity discipline, these are used to secure a transducer to the patients abdomen.
The abdominal CTG belts lot includes:
— abdominal CTG foetal monitoring belt intended for single patient use — elastic, latex free, with buttons and button holes, minimum length 124 cm (-4 % tolerance),
— abdominal belt — reusable — elastic — latex free — without buttons,
— abdominal belt — reusable — elastic — latex free — with buttons, and
— abdominal CTG foetal monitoring belt intended for single patient use — elastic free, with buttons and button holes, minimum length 155 cm (-4 % tolerance).
Abdominal Belt Intended for single patient use — Elastic, latex free, with buttons and button holes, minimum length 155 cm (-4 % tolerance). It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of 650 000 GBP and 850 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be in the region of 1 300 000 GBP and 1 700 000 GBP. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Supply chain assessment
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Business continuity and sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 700 000.00
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:
Yes
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 maximum 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
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds the hurdle of 30 % to this lot of the Framework Agreement.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Defibrillation Pads
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
33182000
33182100
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
Defibrillation pads are used to facilitate cardioversion, pacing and defibrillation. This lot includes defibrillation electrodes for automated external defibrillation and defibrillation pads for manual paddles.
The defibrillation pads lot, includes but is not limited to:
Automated defibrillation:
— pair of adult defibrillation pads,
— pair of paediatric defibrillation pads, and
— pair of universal defibrillation pads.
Manual defibrillation:
— pair of adult defibrillation pads,
— pair of paediatric defibrillation pads, and
— pair of universal defibrillation pads.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of 6 000 000 GBP and 7 000 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be in the region of 12 000 000 GBP and 14 000 000 GBP. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Supply chain assessment
/ Weighting: 7
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Business continuity and sustainability
/ Weighting: 3
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
14 000 000.00
EUR
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:
Yes
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 maximum 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
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds the hurdle of 30 % to this lot of the Framework Agreement.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Related Consumables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
33112000
24951100
31711140
33123230
33123200
33121500
33123210
33121100
33121300
33124000
33124120
33182000
33182100
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
Related consumables are any accessories that can be used in conjunction with products listed in lots 1 to 8.
The related consumables lot, includes but is not limited to:
— gel frames,
— gel pumps,
— gel warmer,
— crocodile clips,
— snap clips,
— reusable leadwires,
— single use leadwires,
— skin preparation,
— defibrillation batteries,
— AC power module,
— carry cases,
— manikin adapters,
— leadsets,
— adapter cables,
— abdominal CTG belt buttons.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value will be in the region of 1 000 000 GBP and 1 200 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value will be in the region of 2 000 000 GBP and 2 400 000 GBP. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Supply chain assessment
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Business continuity and sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 400 000.00
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:
Yes
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 maximum 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
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds the hurdle of 30 % to this lot of the Framework Agreement.
This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/
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 http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/ to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal;
— complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.
Portal access.
— 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,
— 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,
— in the detail view click on the orange coloured “Framework Agreement” button to start responding to the tender.
— applicants are required to read all framework header documents which can be accessed using the “NHSSC Header 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 in the following sections, which can be accessed using the “Framework Questionnaire” tab.
— 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,
— applicants are required to upload the documents requested at lot level using the “Supplier Lot Documents” button after selecting the relevant lot in the “Lot Header” tab,
— complete price offers per line for the lot by completing the required fields for the lines the applicant wants to 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 Evaluation Criteria” tab,
— applicants are then required to click on the “Terms and Conditions” button in the “Submit Individual Lot Response(s)” tab to view and accept the ISS terms and conditions,
— submit lot response, by clicking on the “Submit Response to Selected Lot” button in the “Submit Individual 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.