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Contract Award Notice

Vascular Therapy and Associated Products

  • First published: 03 November 2023
  • Last modified: 03 November 2023
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-03c513
Published by:
NHS Supply Chain
Authority ID:
AA21880
Publication date:
03 November 2023
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

A single patient use ready to wear garment intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot to apply compression/pressure to aid venous return and reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS Supply Chain

Equinox House, City Link

Nottingham

NG2 4LA

UK

E-mail: shane.murphy@supplychain.nhs.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.supplychain.nhs.uk

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

Vascular Therapy and Associated Products

II.1.2) Main CPV code

33140000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Vascular Therapy Compression Hosiery and Associated Products including: anti-embolism stockings (knee length, thigh length, full length, tape measures, applicators); Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) therapy (sleeves/wraps/cuffs); electro stimulation and other alternative methods; graduated compression garments; leg ulcer kits, lymphedema garments, Donning and doffing applicators, together with all associated products. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £11,000,000.00 to £15,000,000.00 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Estimated value over the maximum framework agreement term (4 years) will be £60,000,000.00 .

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 96 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Anti-Embolism Stockings and Accessories

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18300000

18315000

18317000

33140000

35113460

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

A single patient use ready to wear garment intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot to apply compression/pressure to aid venous return and reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.

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

Sequential Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and Accessories

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18300000

33140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

An inflatable device in the form of a stocking or sleeve intended to be applied to the limbs externally to promote venous blood flow and/or lymphatic flow. As part of a compression system, the device applies pressure through the sequential inflation of several chambers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.

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

Universal Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and Accessories

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18300000

33140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

An inflatable device in the form of a stocking or sleeve intended to be applied to the limb externally to promote venous blood flow/lymphatic flow. As part of a compression system, the device applies pressure through the intermittent inflation of a single-chamber.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.

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

Graduated Compression Hosiery and Accessories

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18300000

18315000

18317000

33140000

35113460

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

A single patient use ready to wear garment intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot, to apply compression/pressure to aid venous return. Does not include adjustable compression wraps/garments with velcro straps.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.

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

Upper & Lower Limb Compression Garments and Accessories

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18300000

18315000

33140000

35113460

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

A single patient use ready to wear garment intended to tightly fit over and apply compression/pressure to the arm and/or hand. Does not include adjustable compression wraps/garments with velcro straps.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.

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

Graduated Compression Hosiery Kits and Accessories

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18300000

18315000

33140000

35113460

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

A single patient use ready to wear kit containing two liners and compression garment intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot to apply graduated compression. Kits must deliver 40mmHg +/- 20% of compression. Includes those for the treatment of oedema.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.

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

Neuromuscular Electro Stimulation (NMES) Devices

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

An electrically powered device applied to the lower leg designed to improve blood circulation.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.

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

Compression Wraps and Accessories

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

A single patient use ready-to-wear compression wrap system, can be elastic or inelastic, and adjustable for comfort.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.

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

Compression Garment Applicators Single Patient Use

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

A single patient use device to assist in the application of a compression/pressure garment, onto a patient’s limb.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.

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: 10

II.2.1) Title

Compression Garment Applicators Reusable

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

A reusable device to assist in the application of a compression/pressure garment onto a patient’s limb.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.

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

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: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2023/S 000-012286

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Anti-Embolism Stockings and Accessories

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/10/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 12

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Cardinal Health UK 432 Limited

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Enovis UK

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Gardamed Limited (Barcelcom SA)

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Griffiths and Nielsen Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Medalin Limited

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

medi UK Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rocialle Healthcare Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

URGO LIMITED

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 27 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Sequential Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and Accessories

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/10/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Arjo UK Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Cardinal Health UK 432 Limited

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Direct Health Group

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Enovis UK

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Gardamed Ltd - Mego Afek

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Griffiths and Nielsen Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 13 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Universal Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and Accessories

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/10/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Arjo UK Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Enovis UK

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: 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: : 11 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Graduated Compression Hosiery and Accessories

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/10/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 12

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

crxcompression.com

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Daylong Direct

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Essity T/A BSN Medical Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Gardamed Limited

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Global Health and Safety Ltd.

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Haddenham Healthcare Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Juzo UK Limited

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

L&R Medical UK Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

medi UK Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Praxis Medical Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sigvaris Britain Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

URGO LIMITED

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Upper & Lower Limb Compression Garments and Accessories

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/10/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 11

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

crxcompression.com

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Daylong Direct

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Essity T/A BSN Medical Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GARDAMED LIMITED

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Juzo UK Limited

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

L&R MEDICAL UK LTD

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MEDI UK LTD

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Praxis Medical Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SIGVARIS BRITAIN LTD

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

THUASNE UK LTD

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

URGO LIMITED

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 50 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Title: Graduated Compression Hosiery Kits and Accessories

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/10/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Essity T/A BSN Medical Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Juzo UK Limited

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

L&R MEDICAL UK LTD

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MEDI UK LTD

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SIGVARIS BRITAIN LTD

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

URGO LIMITED

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 500 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Title: Neuromuscular Electro Stimulation (NMES) Devices

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/10/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Griffiths and Nielsen Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: 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: : 1 500 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 8

Title: Compression Wraps and Accessories

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/10/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Essity T/A BSN Medical Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Haddenham Healthcare Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

L&R MEDICAL UK LTD

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MEDI UK LTD

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SIGVARIS BRITAIN LTD

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Lot No: 9

Title: Compression Garment Applicators Single Patient Use

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/10/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GARDAMED LIMITED

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Juzo UK Limited

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

NEO-INNOVATIONS UK LTD

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 10 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 10

Title: Compression Garment Applicators Reusable

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/10/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Daylong Direct

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

L&R Medical UK Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Neo-Innovations UK Ltd

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

URGO LIMITED

United Kingdom

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 10 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

NHS Supply Chain

Nottingham

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

01/11/2023

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
18300000 Garments Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
33140000 Medical consumables Medical equipments
33100000 Medical equipments Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
35113460 Protective socks or hosiery Safety equipment
18317000 Socks Underwear
18315000 Stockings Underwear

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
shane.murphy@supplychain.nhs.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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