Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain acting as agent for Supply Chain Coordination Ltd
528867
UK61
Stockton Heath
WA4 6HL
UK
Contact person: Katy Barker
Telephone: +44 1925692028
E-mail: pathology@supplychain.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKD61
Internet address(es)
Main address: 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
Liquid-Based Cytology Systems and High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Testing Systems for Cervical Cancer Screening
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33124110
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a comprehensive, non-exclusive, framework agreement for the supply to the NHS supply chain customer base via the E-Direct/Direct Route of Liquid-Based Cytology Systems and High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Testing Systems for Cervical Cancer Screening.
NHS supply chain may (but shall not be required to) purchase the goods subject to the framework agreement using any of the following methods:
— reagent rental,
— capital purchases,
— reagents only (with or without commitment),
— equipment only (with or without commitment), including short term extensions,
— managed services.
Contracts may be awarded (subject to meeting the appropriate criteria as specified within the ITT Documentation) either via direct award or via further competition.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
1.00
EUR/ Highest offer:
204 000 000.00
EUR
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Rental and Capital Pricing including Equipment, Products, Reagents and Services required for Cervical Cancer Screening — Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85111800
33141625
33124130
38434000
50412000
33124100
51410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD61
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations in the UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Rental and capital pricing including equipment, products, reagents and services required for cervical cancer screening — liquid-based cytology (LBC)
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally 12 months at a time, up to a total period of 48 months.
Precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. Value excluding VAT: between 290 000 and 574 000 GBP by the end of Year 2 the total value of the anticipated contracts (with a maximum award of 7 years) awarded under the resulting framework agreement are estimated to be in the region 1 020 000 and 2 040 000.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non financial
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Please see detail about options in the procurement documents.
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
The term of contracts formed under the framework agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the framework agreement itself.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Rental and Capital Pricing including Equipment, Products, Reagents and Services required for Cervical Cancer Screening — High-Risk HPV Testing Systems (HPV)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
51410000
33124100
50412000
38434000
33124130
33141625
85111800
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD61
Main site or place of performance:
Various Locations in the UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Rental and capital pricing including equipment, products, reagents and services required for cervical cancer screening — high-risk HPV testing systems (HPV).
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. Value excluding VAT: between 1 440 000 and 2 875 000 GBP by the end of Year 2 and the total value of the anticipated contracts (with a maximum award of 7 years) awarded under the resulting framework agreement are estimated to be in the region 5 100 000 and 10 195 000.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non financial
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
See details in the procurement documents.
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
The term of contracts formed under the framework agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the framework agreement itself.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Rental and Capital Pricing including Equipment, Products, Reagents and Services required for Cervical Cancer Screening — High-Risk HPV Testing and Liquid-Based Cytology (Combined)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
51410000
33124100
50412000
38434000
33124130
33141625
85111800
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD61
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations across the UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Rental and capital pricing including equipment, products, reagents and services required for cervical cancer screening — high-risk HPV testing and liquid-based cytology (combined).
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. Value excluding VAT: between 2 875 000 and 5 750 000 GBP by the end of Year 2 and the total value of the anticipated contracts (with a maximum award of 7 years) awarded under the resulting framework agreement are estimated to be in the region of 10 195 000 and 20 340 000.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non financial
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
See procurement documents for further details.
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
The term of contracts formed under the framework agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the framework agreement itself.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4: For the provision of a Managed Services contract for Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) to be supplied as a Primary Supplier, either via a Primary Contractor or direct to a Trust
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
51410000
33124100
50412000
38434000
33124130
33141625
85111800
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD61
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations across the UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the provision of a managed services contract for liquid-based cytology (LBC) to be supplied as a primary supplier, either via a primary contractor or direct to a trust.
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. Value excluding VAT: between 290 000 and 574 000 GBP by the end of Year 2 and the total value of the anticipated contracts (with a maximum award of 7 years) awarded under the resulting framework agreement are estimated to be in the region of 1 020 000 and 2 040 000.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non financial
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
See procurement documents for further details.
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
The term of contracts formed under the framework agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the framework agreement itself.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5: For the provision of a Managed Services Contract for Primary High-Risk HPV Testing (HPV) to be Supplied as a Primary Supplier, either via a Primary Contractor or Direct to a Trust
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
51410000
33124100
50412000
38434000
33124130
33141625
85111800
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD61
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations across the UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the provision of a managed services contract for primary high-risk HPV testing (HPV) to be supplied as a primary supplier, either via a primary contractor or direct to a trust.
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. Value excluding VAT: between 4 310 000 and 8 620 000 GBP by the end of Year 2 and the total value of the anticipated contracts (with a maximum award of 7 years) awarded under the resulting framework agreement are estimated to be in the region of 15 300 000 and 30 582 000.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non financial
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Further details in the procurement documents.
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
The term of contracts formed under the framework agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the framework agreement itself.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6: Provision of Managed Services Contract for Primary High-Risk HPV Testing System and Cytology-Based Triage(Combined)as a Primary Supplier, via a Primary Contractor or Direct to a Trust
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
51410000
33124100
50412000
38434000
33124130
33141625
85111800
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD61
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations across the UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the provision of a managed equipment services contract for primary High-Risk HPV testing system and cytology-based triage (combined) to be supplied as a primary supplier, either via a primary contractor or direct to a trust.
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. Value excluding VAT: between 9 770 000 and 19 540 000 GBP by the end of Year 2 and the total value of the anticipated contracts (with a maximum award of 7 years) awarded under the resulting framework agreement are estimated to be in the region of 34 660 000 and 70 000 000 by Year 7.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non Financial
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
See procurement documents for further details.
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
The term of contracts formed under the framework agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the framework agreement itself.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7: For the Provision of a Managed Service Contract for Primary High-Risk HPV Testing Systems and Cytology-Based Triage to be Supplied as a Primary Contractor Managing 3rd Party Suppliers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
51410000
33124100
50412000
38434000
33124130
33141625
85111800
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD61
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations across the UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the provision of a managed service contract for primary high-risk HPV testing systems and cytology-based triage to be supplied as a primary contractor managing 3rd party suppliers.
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. Value excluding VAT: between 9 770 000 and 19 540 000 GBP by the end of Year 2 and the total value of the anticipated contracts (with a maximum award of 7 years) awarded under the resulting framework agreement are estimated to be in the region of 34 660 000 and 70 000 000.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non financial
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
See procurement documents for further details.
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
The term of contracts formed under the framework agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the framework agreement itself.
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 077-183714
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1: Rental and Capital Pricing including Equipment, Products, Reagents and Services required for Cervical Cancer Screening — Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/07/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
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
Becton Dickinson UK Ltd
Wokingham
RG41 5TS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hologic Ltd
2722343
Wythenshawe
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:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
2 040 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 2: Rental and Capital Pricing including Equipment, Products, Reagents and Services required for Cervical Cancer Screening — High-Risk HPV Testing Systems (HPV)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/07/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
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
Abbott Laboratories Ltd
329102
Maindenhead
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton, Dickinson U.K. Ltd
852702
Berkshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cepheid UK Ltd
4422108
Buckinghamshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hologic Ltd
2722343
Wythenshawe
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Qiagen Ltd
2858916
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Roche Diagnostics Ltd
571546
Sussex
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:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
10 195 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Lot 3: Rental and Capital Pricing including Equipment, Products, Reagents and Services required for Cervical Cancer Screening — High-Risk HPV Testing and Liquid-Based Cytology (Combined)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/07/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
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
Becton, Dickinson U.K. Ltd
852702
Berkshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hologic Ltd
2722343
Wythenshawe
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:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
20 430 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Lot 4: For the Provision of a Managed Services contract for Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) to be supplied as a Primary Supplier, either via a Primary Contractor or Direct to a Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/07/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 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
Becton, Dickinson U.K. Ltd
852702
Berkshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hologic Ltd
2722343
Wythenshawe
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:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
2 040 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 5
Title: Lot 5: For the Provision of a Managed Services Contract for Primary High-Risk HPV Testing (HPV) to be Supplied as a Primary Supplier, either via a Primary Contractor or Direct to a Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/07/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
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
Abbott Laboratories Ltd
329102
Maidenhead
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton, Dickinson U.K. Ltd
852702
Berkshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cepheid UK Ltd
4422108
Buckinghamshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hologic Ltd
2722343
Wythenshawe
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Qiagen Ltd
2858916
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Roche Diagnostics Ltd
571546
West Sussex
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:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
30 582 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 6
Title: Lot 6: Provision of Managed Services Contract for Primary High-Risk HPV Testing System and Cytology-Based Triage (Combined) as a Primary Supplier, via a Primary Contractor or Direct to a Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/07/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
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
Becton, Dickinson U.K. Ltd
852702
Berkshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hologic Ltd
2722343
Wythenshawe
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:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
70 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 7
Title: Lot 7: For the Provision of a Managed Service Contract for Primary High-Risk HPV Testing Systems and Cytology-Based Triage to be Supplied as a Primary Contractor Managing 3rd Party Suppliers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/07/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
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
Abbott Laboratories Ltd
329102
Maidenhead
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton, Dickinson U.K. Ltd
852702
Bershire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Genmed.me Ltd
6045647
South Wales
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hologic Ltd
2722343
Wythenshawe
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Roche Diagnostics LTD
571546
West Sussex
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:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
70 000 000.00
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 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;
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 http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/
— 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 SC 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.
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 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,
— 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 ‘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.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Supply Chain acting as agent for Supply Chain Coordination Ltd
WA4 6HL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/11/2019