Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
UK
E-mail: gavin.staniforth2@supplychain.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKI
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.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
24000000
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33141118
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Patient Dry Wipes for use on patient skin, all products must be suitable for use in the healthcare and healthcare-related environment. The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 36 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months. It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of £18, 000,000 GBP Exc VAT. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is £24,000,000 GBP Exc VAT. Further estimated values in respect of each of the Lots is set out below. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
24 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Non-maceratable Dry Wipes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141118
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
NHS Supply Chain may stipulate testing of Applicant’s Goods at the Applicant’s expense or request further information from the Applicant to ensure the Goods comply with the Specification at any time during the Tender or post tender. In the event that the product(s) do not meet the Specification, NHS Supply Chain will reserve the right to exclude the Goods from the Framework Agreement and/or the tender process (as the case may be)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Wipe Capability
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Supply Chain Resilience
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
80%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 36 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 12 months.
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
The anticipated value of purchases will be circa £12,000,000 for the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement and £16,000,000 for the full term of the 48 months (if extended).
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Maceratable Dry Wipes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141118
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 Patient dry wipes that are disposed of in a macerator after use. Wipes are comprised of cellulosic material.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Wipe Capability
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Supply Chain Resilience
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
75%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 36 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 12 months.
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
The anticipated value of purchases will be circa £6,000,000 for the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement and £8,000,000 for the full term of the 48 months (if extended).
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:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 000-006463
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: Project_47
Title: Non-maceratable Dry Wipes
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ecolab Ltd
Northwich
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GAMA Healthcare Ltd
Hemel Hempstead
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Premium Wipes & Textiles ltd
Warrington
UK
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vernacare LTD
Chorley
UK
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 16 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: Project_47
Title: Maceratable Dry Wipes
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ecolab Ltd
Northwich
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GAMA Healthcare Ltd
Hemel Hempstead
UK
NUTS: UKH2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vernacare LTD
Chorley
UK
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
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
07/10/2021