Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain acting as agent for NHS Business Services Authority
NHS Supply Chain, Foxbridge Way
Normanton
WF6 1TL
UK
Contact person: Tracy Precious
Telephone: +44 7714043290
E-mail: Tracy.Precious@supplychain.nhs.uk
Fax: +44 1924328744
NUTS: UKE4
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
Thermometer Devices and Support Products.
II.1.2) Main CPV code
38412000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
For the supply of Thermometer Devices and Support Products including Phase Change Thermometers, Electronic and Tympanic Devices for temperature measurement along with Associated Covers, Contact and Non-contact Temporal Artery Devices, and Rigid Digital Reusable Thermometers with Associated Covers.
This Framework Agreement is for 12 months with the option to extend in incremental stages for up to a total period of 48 months.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
38 643 329.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Phase Change Thermometers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38412000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot includes Devices which use samples of inert chemicals which melt at progressively higher temperatures. These chemicals are mounted as small dots in a matrix on a device which can be used to take an oral and/or axillary measurement to produce a temperature reading that is taken from the last dot to melt.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sales, Service and Quality
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Marketing
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Product Quality and Acceptability
/ Weighting: 4
Quality criterion: Supply Chain Assessment
/ Weighting: 16
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of 559 919 GBP however this is approximate only. The figures below for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing the 3 highest ranking Applicants (if there are 3 eligible bids), who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents after a price only eAuction to this Lot of the Framework Agreement. NHS Supply Chain will only trade with the 1st ranked Applicant. In the event that the 1st ranked Applicant is unable (for any reason) to supply, then NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to procure the Goods from the 2nd and/or 3rd ranked Applicant(s) or re-open competition.
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
Electronic Thermometer Devices and Associated Covers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38412000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot includes Products which measure temperature either orally, axillary or rectally by use of a Probe and/or Flexible Tip. These Devices identify the temperature in a numerical reading, and can also be referred to as Digital Thermometers. These Devices require Probe Covers which assist with Infection Control, and are also included within this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sales, Service and Quality
/ Weighting: 21
Quality criterion: Marketing
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Product Quality and Acceptability
/ Weighting: 4
Quality criterion: Supply Chain Assessment
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of 1 000 213 GBP however this is approximate only. The figures below for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score for the Product Line meets or exceeds a hurdle of 40 % when rounded up or down (as the case may be) to the nearest whole number from four decimal places at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of 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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Tympanic Thermometer Devices and Associated Covers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38412000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot includes Products which measure temperature within the ear cavity by taking a non-invasive reading from the tympanic membrane. These Devices identify the temperature in a numerical reading, and require Probe Covers to assist with Infection Control which are also included in this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sales, Service and Quality
/ Weighting: 21
Quality criterion: Marketing
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Product Quality and Acceptability
/ Weighting: 4
Quality criterion: Supply Chain Assessment
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of 7 654 737 GBP however this is approximate only. The figures below for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score for the Product Line meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 40 % when rounded up or down (as the case may be) to the nearest whole number from four decimal places at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of 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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Temporal Artery Thermometers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38412000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot includes Devices which are used to generate a temperature reading from the forehead to measure the heat emitted from the skin above the temporal artery and includes two different types of Device — one measures using direct contact (often referred to as ‘Contact’) with the forehead and the other that can be held away from the patient, often referred to as ‘Non-contact’.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sales, Service and Quality
/ Weighting: 21
Quality criterion: Marketing
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Product Quality and Acceptability
/ Weighting: 4
Quality criterion: Supply Chain Assessment
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of 56 647 GBP however this is approximate only. The figures below for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 40 % when rounded up or down (as the case may be) to the nearest whole number from four decimal places at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of 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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Rigid Digital Thermometers and Associated Covers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38412000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot includes Products which measure temperature either orally, axillary or rectally by use of a Rigid Probe. These Devices identify the temperature in a numerical reading. These Devices require Probe Covers which assist with Infection Control, and are also included within this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sales, Service and Quality
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Marketing
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Product Quality and Acceptability
/ Weighting: 4
Quality criterion: Supply Chain Assessment
/ Weighting: 16
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of 66 266 GBP however this is approximate only. The figures below for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing the 3 highest ranking Applicants (with the lowest priced basket(s)) from the eAuction (if there are 3 eligible bids), who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents after a price only eAuction to this Lot of the Framework Agreement. NHS Supply Chain will only trade with the 1st Ranked Applicant. In the event that the 1st ranked Applicant is unable (for any reason) to supply, then NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to procure the Goods from the 2nd and/or 3rd ranked Applicant(s) or re-open competition.
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.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
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:
2017/S 094-183450
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 207
Title: Phase Change Thermometers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/09/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 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
G.H. Zeal Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medical Indicators Europe Ltd
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UKF14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 239 676.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 207
Title: Electronic Thermometer Devices and Associated Covers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/09/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Albert Waeschle Limited
Creekmoor
UK
NUTS: UKK21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crest Medical Limited
Woolston
UK
NUTS: UKD61
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Denward Manufacturing Limited
Chelmsford
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medtronic Limited
Watford
UK
NUTS: UKH2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Proact Medical Limited
Corby
UK
NUTS: UKF25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Timesco Healthcare Limited
Essex
UK
NUTS: UKH37
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Welch Allyn (U.K.) Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKJ13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
White Medical
Clifton upon Dunsmore
UK
NUTS: UKG13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 422 432.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 207
Title: Tympanic Thermometer Devices and Associated Covers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/09/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Albert Waeschle Limited
Creekmoor
UK
NUTS: UKK21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Denward Manufacturing Limited
Chelmsford
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
G.H. Zeal Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medtronic Limited
Watford
UK
NUTS: UKH2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OMS Group Limited
Exeter
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Proact Medical Limited
Corby
UK
NUTS: UKF25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Timesco Healthcare Limited
Essex
UK
NUTS: UKH37
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Welch Allyn (U.K.) Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKJ13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
White Medical
Clifton upon Dunsmore
UK
NUTS: UKG13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 31 446 015.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 207
Title: Temporal Artery Thermometers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/09/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Albert Waeschle Limited
Creekmoor
UK
NUTS: UKK21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Denward Manufacturing Limited
Chelmsford
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
G.H. Zeal Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GE Medical Systems Limited
Chalfont St. Giles
UK
NUTS: UKJ13
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Griffiths & Neilsen Limited
Horsham
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OMS Group Limited
Exeter
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Proact Medical Limited
Corby
UK
NUTS: UKF25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Timesco Healthcare Limited
Essex
UK
NUTS: UKH37
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
White Medical
Clifton upon Dunsmore
UK
NUTS: UKG13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 270 142.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 207
Title: Rigid Digital Thermometers and Associated Covers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/09/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crest Medical Limited
Woolston
UK
NUTS: UKD61
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OMS Group Limited
Exeter
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Timesco Healthcare Limited
Essex
UK
NUTS: UKH37
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 265 064.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Not applicable
Not applicable
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/10/2017