Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Shared Business Services Limited
05280446
Three Cherry Tree Lane, Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 7AH
UK
Contact person: Adam Connell
E-mail: categorymanagementsourcing@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/17540219
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/17540219
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Public Sector Framework Provider https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
CONTRAST MEDIA, INJECTORS AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS (SBS10257)
Reference number: SBS10257
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33696800
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework.
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Contrast Media, Injectors and Associated Products and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:
https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support
The Framework will be structured using the following Lots;
Lot 1 - Contrast Media
Sub lots - 1a: CT Contrast Media
1b: MRI Contrast Media
1c: X-Ray Contrast Media
1d: Ultrasound Contrast Media
Lot 2 - Contrast Media Injectors and Associated Products
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
70 000 000.00
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: 1a
II.2.1) Title
CT Contrast Media
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33696800
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1a covers contrast media that is used in conjunction with a CT scanner.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
There will not be a limit on the number of bidders that can be awarded on to this Framework Agreement.
Bidders will need to score 60% to be awarded for this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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:
No
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
Please see the information at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses.
Lot No: 1b
II.2.1) Title
MRI Contrast Media
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33696800
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1b covers contrast media that is used in conjunction with an MRI scanner.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
There will not be a limit on the number of bidders that can be awarded on to this Framework Agreement.
Bidders will need to score 60% to be awarded for this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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:
No
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
Please see the information at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses.
Lot No: 1c
II.2.1) Title
X-Ray Contrast Media
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33696800
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1c covers contrast media that is used in conjunction with X-Ray equipment.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
There will not be a limit on the number of bidders that can be awarded on to this Framework Agreement.
Bidders will need to score 60% to be awarded for this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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:
No
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
Please see the information at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses.
Lot No: 1d
II.2.1) Title
Ultrasound Contrast Media
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33696800
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1d covers contrast media that is used in conjunction with Ultrasound equipment.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
There will not be a limit on the number of bidders that can be awarded on to this Framework Agreement.
Bidders will need to score 60% to be awarded for this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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:
No
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
Please see the information at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Contrast Media Injectors and Associated Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33696800
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Injectors and Associated Products
• Injectors (including service and maintenance)
• Ancillaries / Associated Products / Maintenance
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
There will not be a limit on the number of bidders that can be awarded on to this Framework Agreement.
Bidders will need to score 60% to be awarded for this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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:
No
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
Please see the information at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
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
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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.
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:
2023/S 000-011159
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
06/11/2023
Local time: 12:00
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
06/11/2023
Local time: 13:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
The value provided in 2.6 is only an estimate based upon an estimated market value of £70,000,00.00 per annum.
NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Shared Business Services Limited
Three Cherry Tree Lane, Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 7AH
UK
E-mail: nsbs.categorymanagementsourcing@nhs.net
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/09/2023