Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Crown Commercial Service
9th Floor, The Capital Building, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
UK
Contact person: Dan Webster
Telephone: +44 08009981098
E-mail: cco@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/ccs
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Ventilator Challenge: Provision of Rapid Manufacture Ventilator Systems (RMVS)
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33157000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The ‘Ventilator Challenge’ was created by the UK government and delivered across several government departments (Department of Health and Social Care, Cabinet Office and Ministry of Defence) as part of the drive to increase ventilator supply and support the UK National Health Service (NHS) in its response to the Coronavirus disease global pandemic (Covid-19).
In March, the Prime Minister called on manufacturers to help the UK to step up production of ventilators to support the UK’s response to the virus and save lives. This included working on new or adapted ventilator designs, as well the Government's work to buy ventilators from abroad.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
193 051 688.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The ‘Rapid Manufacture Ventilator Systems (RMVS) programme’ is a workstream within the ventilator challenge progressing novel and modified designs for ventilator devices, manufactured on a rapid basis to ensure sufficient capacity within the NHS.
Cabinet Office, who are running the RMVS programme on behalf of the UK government, engaged with a wide range of suppliers, including designers, manufacturers and component suppliers, to progress a number of ventilator models (by taking forward existing designs through licencing agreements and by developing new products based on existing products and based on new original designs) resulting in the manufacturer of ventilators to meet the identified need.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
Extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable for the contracting authority and in accordance with the strict conditions stated in the Directive
Explanation
The Covid-19 outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern as declared by the World Health Organisation on 30 January 2020. The WHO Director General characterised Covid-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020.
The use of ventilator equipment is critical in treating patients with Covid-19 to take over the body's breathing process when the disease has caused the lungs to fail and allow the patient time to fight off the infection and recover.
In March the NHS across the UK had access to approximately 8 000 ventilators. Modelling based the trajectory of other European countries forecast the need for significant and extremely rapid increase in the UK ventilator capacity. The Prime Minister set the ambition on 16 March 2020 for industry to manufacture as many new ventilators as possible, recognising that coronavirus is the biggest threat this country had seen for decades and that we faced a moment of national emergency. Significant quantities of extra ventilators would be required to treat seriously ill patients during the first wave of infections. Similar shortfalls in ventilator stocks were identified globally. Pressure to increase manufacturing capacity of ventilators was immense, requiring novel designs and new supply chains to be rapidly created to meet that demand. In these circumstances a procurement following the usual timescales under the PCR 2015, including accelerated options, was impossible. Ventilator manufacturers and supply chains were under immediate and unprecedented global pressure to provide products. A delay in engaging with the market by running a usual procurement process ran the risk of failing to acquire the necessary stock of ventilator equipment and presenting a significant risk to life.
Cabinet Office is satisfied the tests permitting use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication (Regulation 32(2)(c)) are met:
1) As far as is strictly necessary: The ventilator challenge was identified as strictly necessary to meet anticipated demand on the NHS during the first wave of cases in the UK;
2) There are genuine reasons for extreme urgency: It is responding to Covid-19 immediately because of public health risks presenting a genuine emergency;
3) The events that have led to the need for extreme urgency were unforeseeable: the commission itself confirmed: ‘The current coronavirus crisis presents an extreme and unforeseeable urgency – precisely for such a situation our European rules enable public buyers to buy within a matter of days, even hours, if necessary.’ (Commissioner Breton, Internal Market, 1 April 2020);
4) It is impossible to comply with the usual timescales in the PCR: There was no time to run an accelerated procurement under the open, restricted or competitive procedures with negotiation that would allow it to secure delivery of products, particularly in light of the corresponding delays to timelines associated with securing increased manufacturing capacity and component supply within the required timescales;
5) The situation is not attributable to the contracting authority: It has not done anything to cause or contribute to the need for extreme urgency.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: Contract for the Provision of Rapid Manufacture Ventilator System (RMVS) — (Design Agreement for the Apollo 13 Model)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cambridge Consultants Ltd
29 Science Park, Milton Road
Cambridge
CB4 0DW
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/home
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 791 954.29
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Title: Contract for the Provision of Rapid Manufacture Ventilator System (RMVS) — (Design Agreement for the Sagentia Ventilator Model)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sagentia Ltd
Harston Mill, Harston
Cambridge
CB22 7GG
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.sagentia.com/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 371 761.64
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Title: Contract for the Provision of Rapid Manufacture Ventilator System (RMVS) — (Design Agreement for the EVA Model)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Team Consulting Ltd
Abbey Barns, Duxford Road, lckleton
Cambridge
CB10 1SX
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: :https://www.team-consulting.com/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 867 937.37
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 4
Title: Contract for the provision of Rapid Manufacture Ventilator System (RMVS) - Design agreement for the Covent model
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TTP plc
Science Park, Melbourn,
Hertfordshire
SG8 6EE
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.ttp.com/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 282 526.67
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 5
Title: Contract for the Provision of Rapid Manufacture Ventilator System (RMVS) — Design Agreement for the Unipart Model
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Unipart Logistics Ltd
Unipart House, Cowley
Oxford
OX4 2PG
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.unipart.com/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 715 097.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 6
Title: Contract for the Provision of Rapid Manufacture Ventilator System (RMVS) — (Design Agreement for the PA Consulting Model)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PA Consulting Services Ltd
10 Bressenden Place
London
SW1E 5DN
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.paconsulting.com/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 7
Title: Agreement for the Manufacture and Supply of Ventilator Equipment (Contract Manufacture Agreement for the Cogent EVA Model)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/04/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cogent Technology Ltd
Dock Lane, Melton, Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 1PE
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.cogent-technology.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 21 743 105.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 8
Title: Agreement for the Manufacture and Supply of Ventilator Equipment (Contract Manufacture Agreement for the Plexus Helix Model)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/04/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Plexus CORP UK Ltd
Lee Forbes Way Pinnaclehill Industrial Estate
Kelso
TD5 8XX
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://plexus.com/en-us/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 14 532 365.37
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 9
Title: Ventilators — Confirmation of order for 15 000 Units (Direct Purchase Agreement for Prima ES02 Model)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Penlon Ltd
Abingdon Science Park, Barton Lane
Abingdon
OX14 3NB
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.penlon.com/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 136 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Proportion: 40 %
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted:
Penlon supported by subcontractors:
Ford Motor Company Limited, Essex, England, SS15 6EE
Meggitt (UK) Limited, Coventry, England, CV7 9JU
Siemens Healthcare Limited, Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom, GU16 8QD
McLaren Racing Limited, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4YH
Airbus UK Limited, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7PA
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 10
Title: Ventilators – Letter of Comfort — (Support Arrangements Relating to the Development of the Vivo65/Nippy4 Model)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Breas Medical Ltd
Unit A2 The Bridge Business Centre, Timothys Bridge Road
Stratford upon Avon
CV37 9HW
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: Breas.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 249 439.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 11
Title: Licence Agreement (Relating to Helix/Jarrehead-EVA Models)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/04/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamedica Ltd
Goodwood Houle, Blackbrook park Avenue, Taunton
Somerset
TA1 2PX
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.diamedica.co.uk/english/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 53 567.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 12
Title: Ventilator Helpline Services (Relating to RMVS Ventilator Models)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inspiration Healthcare Group plc
2 Satellite Business Village, Fleming Way, Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9NE
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.inspiration-healthcare.com/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 13
Title: CPAP Devices – Letter of Commitment (Support Arrangements Relating to the Development of the Whisperflow Model)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oxford Optronix
19 & 21, East Central, Milton Park, 127 Olympic Ave, Milton, Abingdon
Oxford
OX14 4SA
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.oxford-optronix.com/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 137 100.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 14
Title: CPAP Devices – Letter of Commitment (Support Arrangements Relating to the Development of the Whisperflow Model)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mercedes High Performance Drive Chains
Morgan Drive
Brixworth
NN6 9GZ
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.mercedesAMGhpp.com/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 206 837.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Crown Commercial Service
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/05/2020