Prior information notice
This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Royal Stoke University Hospial, Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
UK
Contact person: Matthew Rhodes
Telephone: +44 1782672051
E-mail: matthew.rhodes@uhnm.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKG
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: NHS
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) Therapy Pathway to Patients
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33157000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT <br/><br/>The University Hospitals of North Midlands wishes to hear from organisations willing to share information about the provision of who can deliver a full Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) Therapy Pathway to patients referred by the healthcare professionals, to gauge the likely level of interest in this provision from the market.<br/><br/>This is not an invitation to tender, nor does it preclude or favour eligibility to participate in the formal procurement once it starts. It is a process solely to test the current market capacity, to scope the services, and inform the procurement process.<br/>Details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final tender notice.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
165 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33157000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for information only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. In the event of a publicly advertised tender being required, you will need to respond to the tender notice to be considered for this contract. The purpose of this PIN is to maximise transparency, act as a soft market test to understand numbers of potential bidders and increase competition for any potential upcoming tender notice, if it is to go ahead. All details in this PIN are subject to being updated or changed in the final tender notice, if required.<br/>If you are interested in any future procurement relating to this PIN, then please express your interest to this PIN via the Atamis portal.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2026
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.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/04/2025
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke
ST4 6QG
UK
E-mail: palbir.gill@uhnm.nhs.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk/
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Royal Stoke University Hospial, Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/02/2025