Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain — Hotel Services Operating as North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NoECPC)
528867
Don Valley House, Saville Street East
Sheffield
S4 7UQ
UK
Contact person: Elisa Lamb — Category Procurement Specialist
Telephone: +44 7815923205
E-mail: elisa.lamb@supplychain.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKE32
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.supplychain.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.supplychain.nhs.uk
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
Paper Hygiene Products
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33760000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Supply Chain — Hotel services has established a framework agreement for the supply of paper hygiene products comprising of hand towels, centrefeed, couch roll, facial tissue and toilet tissue. As the main provider into the NHS, we estimate the contract value per annum to be between GBP 30 000 000 to GBP 40 000 000 depending on customer requirements (between GBP 120 000 000 to GBP 160 000 000 over 4 years). We are awarding a 4-year framework duration. The products are to be supplied to NHS Supply Chain - hotel services depots via the stock and eDirect routes. Own label paper dispensers and own label paper products are identified as developmental areas of the framework agreement.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
160 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Hand Towel Sleeves
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33763000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of paper hand towel sleeves to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 15 %
Quality criterion: Product research and development
/ Weighting: 3 %
Quality criterion: Inventory assessment
/ Weighting: 7 %
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5 %
Quality criterion: Marketing
/ Weighting: 5 %
Cost criterion: Financial — price
/ Weighting: 65 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Hand Towel Rolls
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33763000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of paper hand towel rolls to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 15 %
Quality criterion: Product research and development
/ Weighting: 3 %
Quality criterion: Inventory assessment
/ Weighting: 7 %
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5 %
Quality criterion: Marketing
/ Weighting: 5 %
Price
/ Weighting:
Financial - Price 65 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Centrefeed Rolls
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33772000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of centrefeed rolls to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 15 %
Quality criterion: Product research and development
/ Weighting: 3 %
Quality criterion: Inventory assessment
/ Weighting: 7 %
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5 %
Quality criterion: Marketing
/ Weighting: 5 %
Price
/ Weighting:
Financial - Price 65 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Facial Tissues
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33772000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of facial tissues to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 15 %
Quality criterion: Product research and development
/ Weighting: 3 %
Quality criterion: Inventory assessment
/ Weighting: 7 %
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5 %
Quality criterion: Marketing
/ Weighting: 5 %
Price
/ Weighting:
Financial - Price 65 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Couch Rolls and Wipers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33772000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of couch rolls and wipers to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 15 %
Quality criterion: Product research and development
/ Weighting: 3 %
Quality criterion: Inventory assessment
/ Weighting: 7 %
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5 %
Quality criterion: Marketing
/ Weighting: 5 %
Price
/ Weighting:
Financial - Price 65 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Toilet Tissue Jumbo
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33761000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of jumbo toilet tissue to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 15 %
Quality criterion: Product research and development
/ Weighting: 3 %
Quality criterion: Inventory assessment
/ Weighting: 7 %
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5 %
Quality criterion: Marketing
/ Weighting: 5 %
Price
/ Weighting:
Financial - Price 65 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Bulk Pack and Conventional Toilet Tissue
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33761000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of bulk pack and conventional toilet tissue to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 15 %
Quality criterion: Product research and development
/ Weighting: 3 %
Quality criterion: Inventory assessment
/ Weighting: 7 %
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5 %
Quality criterion: Marketing
/ Weighting: 5 %
Price
/ Weighting:
Financial - Price 65 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
System Toilet Tissue
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33761000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of system toilet tissue to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 15 %
Quality criterion: Product research and development
/ Weighting: 3 %
Quality criterion: Inventory assessment
/ Weighting: 7 %
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5 %
Quality criterion: Marketing
/ Weighting: 5 %
Price
/ Weighting:
Financial - Price 65 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
NHS Own Label Paper Dispensers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33760000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of NHS own label paper hygiene products to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 15 %
Quality criterion: Product research and development
/ Weighting: 3 %
Quality criterion: Inventory assessment
/ Weighting: 7 %
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5 %
Quality criterion: Marketing
/ Weighting: 5 %
Price
/ Weighting:
Financial - Price 65 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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 Own label paper dispensers is a developmental area.
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
NHS Own Label Paper Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33760000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply a range of NHS own label paper hygiene products to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 15 %
Quality criterion: Product research and development
/ Weighting: 3 %
Quality criterion: Inventory assessment
/ Weighting: 7 %
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5 %
Quality criterion: Marketing
/ Weighting: 5 %
Price
/ Weighting:
Financial - Price 65 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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 own label paper products is a developmental area.
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
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:
2019/S 209-509668
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: FAG000017156
Title: Hand Towel Sleeves
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arrow County Supplies Ltd
06355141
Shrewsbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Essity UK Ltd
03226403
Dunstable
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kimberly Clark Ltd
00308676
Kent
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Metsa Tissue Ltd
02842567
Surrey
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Merton Group UK Ltd
01405254
Leicester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd
07022313
Telford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sofidel UK Ltd
02245657
Neath
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 66 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: FAG000017156
Title: Hand Towel Rolls
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arrow County Supplies Ltd
06355141
Shrewsbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Essity UK Ltd
03226403
Dunstable
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kimberly Clark Ltd
00308676
Kent
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Metsa Tissue Ltd
02842567
Surrey
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Merton Group UK Ltd
01405254
Leicester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd
07022313
Telford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sofidel UK Ltd
02245657
Neath
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 18 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: FAG000017156
Title: Centrefeed Rolls
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
Arrow County Supplies Ltd
06355141
Shrewsbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Essity UK Ltd
03226403
Dunstable
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kimberly Clark Ltd
00308676
Kent
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Merton Group UK Ltd
01405254
Leicester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 520 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: FAG000017156
Title: Facial Tissues
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arrow County Supplies Ltd
06355141
Shrewsbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Essity UK Ltd
03226403
Dunstable
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kimberly Clark Ltd
00308676
Kent
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Merton Group UK Ltd
01405254
Leicester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sofidel UK Ltd
02245657
Neath
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: FAG000017156
Title: Couch Roll and Wipers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arrow County Supplies Ltd
06355141
Shrewsbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Essity UK Ltd
03226403
Dunstable
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kimberly Clark Ltd
00308676
Kent
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 18 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: FAG000017156
Title: Toilet Tissue Jumbo
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
Arrow County Supplies Ltd
06355141
Shrewsbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Essity UK Ltd
03226403
Dunstable
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kimberly Clark Ltd
00308676
Kent
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Merton Group UK Ltd
01405254
Leicester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 160 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: FAG000017156
Title: Bulk Pack and Conventional Toilet Tissue
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arrow County Supplies Ltd
06355141
Shrewsbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Essity UK Ltd
03226403
Dunstable
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kimberly Clark Ltd
03226403
Kent
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Merton Group UK Ltd
01405254
Leicester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sofidel UK Ltd
02245657
Neath
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Contract No: FAG000017156
Title: System Toilet Tissue
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arrow County Supplies Ltd
06355141
Shrewsbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Essity UK Ltd
03226403
Dunstable
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kimberly Clark Ltd
00308676
Kent
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Metsa Tissue Ltd
02842567
Surrey
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Merton Group UK Ltd
01405254
Leicester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd
07022313
Telford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 400 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Contract No: FAG000017156
Title: NHS Own Label Paper Dispensers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arrow County Supplies Ltd
06355141
Shrewsbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Merton Group UK Ltd
01405254
Leicester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Contract No: FAG000017156
Title: NHS Own Label Paper Products
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/02/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Essity UK Ltd
03226403
Dunstable
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Merton Group UK Ltd
01405254
Leicester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Lots 9 and 10: Precise contract values are unknown as we are at the development stage of this initiative.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Supply Chain — Hotel Services Operating as North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NoECPC)
Sheffield
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/05/2020