Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Alder House, Alder Court, St. Asaph Business Park
St. Asaph
LL17 0JL
UK
Contact person: Rachel Evans
Telephone: +44 1745366822
E-mail: rachel.evans41@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
All Wales Culture Media and Associated Consumables
II.1.2) Main CPV code
24931250
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Wales is looking to go out to competitive tender for Culture Media and Associated Consumables, to include but not be limited to: Antibiotic sensitivity testing discs and media; bottled media including agar slopes, diluents, waters, and peptones; mycobacterium solid media; and plate media.
Please note II.2 provides a current proposed Lot structure, however this may be subject to change.
NHS Wales, via NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, would like to hold pre-tender dialogue with interested Bidders to explore options currently available.
Interested parties are requested to complete the attached short questionnaire and return to Rachel Evans by email to Rachel.evans41@wales.nhs.uk and include contact name; company name; telephone number and contact email address.
We wish to enter into discussions with interested suppliers during October 2020, interested suppliers are asked to ensure their interest is registered by no later than 16th October 2020.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 826 013.60
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24931250
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of antibiotic sensitivity testing discs and the associated media.
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of the PIN is to engage in pre-tender market engagement with interested Bidders.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Bottled Media
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24931250
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will be for the provision of all bottled media including agar slopes, diluents, waters, and peptones.
It is envisaged this will include the requirements for both clinical laboratories and Food, Water and Environment testing.
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of the PIN is to engage in pre-tender market engagement with interested Bidders.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Mycobacterium Solid Media
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24931250
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of mycobacterium solid media.
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of the PIN is to engage in pre-tender market engagement with interested Bidders.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Plated Media
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24931250
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of all plated media.
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of the PIN is to engage in pre-tender market engagement with interested Bidders.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
27/11/2020
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=104079.
(WA Ref:104079)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/10/2020