Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Wellington House
London
SE1 8UG
UK
Contact person: Sarah Bailey
E-mail: sarah.bailey@supplychain.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKI4
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
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
Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33155000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy including therapy (i.e. therapeutic putty, resistive exercise bands, hand exercisers, massage) consumables, electrotherapy, acupuncture, educational models and posters, tapes and strapping specific for physiotherapy, rehabilitation supplies (i.e. balance products, exercise mats and balls, weights, hydrotherapy), pelvic health, CPM machines, Large Exercise Machines / Equipment, Robotic Therapy, assessment devices (excluding hammers and percussors), sound wave therapy and spinal therapy and hot and cold therapy products. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 2 200 000 GBP 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 in the region of 8 800 000 GBP.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
8 800 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
33141000
33141320
33150000
33151400
33154000
33155000
33157000
33158200
33158400
33165000
33190000
37426000
38432000
51414000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Various Locations in the UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for products including but not limited to, Acupuncture, Electrotherapy / Ultrasound Therapy, General Therapy and Exercise, Temperature Management, Massage Products, Posture & Balance, Tapes, Strapping and Associated Accessories.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
8 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.
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
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2 000 000 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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Large Therapy Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33155000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Various Locations in the UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for products including but not limited to, CPM Machines, Large Exercise Machines / Equipment and Robotic Therapy.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
800 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months inaddition the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.
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
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £200 000 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.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.
Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding the estimate indicated at II.2.1, NHS Supply Chain does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises Applicants that the framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis. Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be priced in sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be considered a contract made in England according to English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. NHS Supply Chain is not liable for any costs (including any third party costs fees or expenses incurred by those expressing an interest, participating or tendering for this contract opportunity. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to terminate the procurement process (or part of it), to change the basis of and the procedures for the procurement process at any time, or to procure the subject matter of the contract by alternative means if it appears that it can be more advantageously procured by alternative means. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted. All communications must be made through NHS Supply Chain's eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// using the Message Centre facility linked to this particular contract notice.
Please note that the maximum number of suppliers as set out in IV.1.3 is an estimate only.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The Framework Agreement includes obligations with respect to sustainability and social value issues and a requirement for successful suppliers to comply with the NHS Supply Chain Code of Conduct.
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 with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 25
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
11/12/2023
Local time: 15:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 7 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
12/12/2023
Local time: 09:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information:
This procurement exercise will be conducted on the Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows:
Registration.
1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// 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 https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// .
— Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers.
— Select from the following ITTs:
ITT_939
Please note: you must respond to ITT_939 In addition to any lots you intend to respond to.
— Click on Express Interest.
— If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond.
Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard.
For any technical help with the portal please contact:
Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com
Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Supply Chain
London
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS Supply Chain
London
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
NHS Supply Chain
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/11/2023