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
Contact person: Shane Murphy
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
Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33750000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The framework agreement will look to include the following range of products:
Infant Food and Formula - Infant formula ready to feed; infant formula powdered, Infant food for specialist medical purposes, infant meals, Sucrose solution, Sterilised water, Infant Feeding Equipment, Accessories and Post Pregnancy Products, Infant feeding bottles teats, cups, beakers and specialist feeders; breast pumps, collection sets and components; secure milk storage; accessories including infant soothers, sterilisers, bottle warmers, Nipple shields/Breast shields, Breast Shells, Nipple formers, Breast Pads, Thermo/Hydro Gel Pads, Nipple Cream, Infant feeding education and training resources
It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £6,600,000 to £6,700,000 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. The estimated value over the total framework agreement term is £26,800,000.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
26 800 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Infant Food and Formula
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15880000
15884000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Infant Food and Formula - Infant formula ready to feed; infant formula powdered; Infant food for specialist medical purposes; infant meals; Sucrose solution ;Sterilised water
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 with an option to extend for a further two period of 12 months each.
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
Infant Feeding Equipment, Accessories and Post Pregnancy Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33681000
33692210
33711770
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Baby bottles (disposable, reusable, with or without teats) tamper evident bottle caps, bottle sealing machines,, feeding cups, baby cups (single and double handled), beakers (single or dual handled),special needs feeder, weaning/training cup, teats (latex, latex-free, silicone and specialist variants), soothers/pacifiers (latex, latex-free, silicone and specialist variants), sterilisers (electric and microwave), steriliser bags, breast pumps (single and double, manual and electric variants), sterile milk collection systems, nipple shields and shells, breast/nipple creams, breast/nursing pads and shells, soothing pads, thermo/hydro gel pads, breast pump accessories and replacement parts.
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 with an option to extend for a further two period of 12 months each.
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 000-011743
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Infant Food and Formula
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/10/2023
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
HiPP UK Ltd
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inspiration Healthcare
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kendal Nutricare Ltd
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Laborie Medical Technologies Ltd
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nutricia Ltd
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BABEASE FOODS LIMITED
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
H.J. HEINZ FOODS UK LIMITED
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nestle
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:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Infant Feeding Equipment, Accessories and Post Pregnancy Products
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/10/2023
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
Nestle
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ardo medical Ltd
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Central Medical Supplies Limited
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Enteral Ltd
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MAM UK Ltd
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medela UK Ltd
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medicare Colgate
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newell Brands
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sharon Services (UK) Ltd
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sinapi Biomedical
United Kingdom
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alcado 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:
: 20 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Through continued market engagement, we recognise the need to review the Framework Agreement to reflect market changes to ensure that the NHS has access to the latest products and technologies .
We also recognised that there could be issues with supply over the term of the Framework Agreement.
We are, therefore, proposing that as part of the two 12 month extensions of the Framework Agreement for all Lots outlined within the ITT allows for reopening of Framework Agreement to allow any supplier (existing or new supplier) the opportunity to propose product innovations and development ideas that is made available on the market. This will be done through the range extension process only, this is to ensure that we can offer the latest products and associated technologies available to the NHS.
These specifications have been developed to support the inclusion of product and/or technology which was not available at the time of the original tender.
In relation to issues with supply (Supplier Resilience) of any of the product lines under any lot, we are also proposing the ability to reopen the Framework Agreement at any point during the term of the Framework Agreement.
In an event where we identify that an existing supplier is unable to supply a particular product line (in any of the lots) to the participating authorities at any point during the term of the Framework Agreement, that they were originally awarded, we will have the ability to reopen the Framework Agreement in order to appoint a new supplier onto the Framework Agreement to provide such a product line. If existing suppliers are able to provide that particular product line, we will also have the right to reopen the Framework Agreement.
As an awarded supplier, to one or more of these Lots, you will be consulted on any changes or additions proposed via innovation/development as well as any issues in regards to any Supplier Resilience. You will also be given the opportunity to also propose any product innovation or development and/or whether you have the availability to supply the products in an event that another existing supplier is unable to supply such a product line.
In both instances of reopening the Framework Agreement (Product Innovation/development and Supplier Resilience) we will ensure that we will notify the market in line with the relevant advertising requirements at the time and via our eProcurement Platform.
New suppliers and existing suppliers who propose or offer innovation/development or where there is a Supplier Resilience issue in any of the product lines within a Lot will have to meet specified requirements which include, and are not limited to, passing the product innovation MedTech Mandation route (if a product innovation/development proposal), adhering to the product specification and industry standards, ability to provide product support, and financial requirements before appointment to a Framework Agreement.
If the Supplier or new supplier is successful in meeting the requirements then that supplier will be awarded a contract under the Framework Agreement either under the new Lot 3 – for any product Innovation/development or under the Lot in which the Supplier Resilience has occurred and not any other Lot.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Supply Chain
Equinox House, City Link
Nottingham
NG2 4LA
UK
E-mail: shane.murphy@supplychain.nhs.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/11/2023