Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
Contact
Halina Luczynska
alina.luczynska@supplychain.nhs.uk
Telephone
+44 7929872489
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI4 - Inner London – East
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Respiratory Solutions
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33141200 - Catheters
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This framework is for the supply of respiratory solutions with products covering: oxygen, aerosol, respiratory therapies, diagnostic tools, sterile water and humidification.Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 12 500 000 to GBP 15 000 000 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. Estimated total value of GBP 50 000 000 to GBP 60 000 000 (2 + 2 year term).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Oxygen Therapy
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141200 - Catheters
- 33141600 - Collector and collection bags, drainage and kits
- 33157000 - Gas-therapy and respiratory devices
- 33157110 - Oxygen mask
- 33157200 - Oxygen kits
- 33157400 - Medical breathing devices
- 33157800 - Oxygen administration unit
- 33157810 - Oxygen therapy unit
- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
- 33171000 - Instruments for anaesthesia and resuscitation
- 33172000 - Anaesthesia and resuscitation devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products within this lot are oxygen therapy products used to administer oxygen. Products will include but are not limited to: oxygen facemasks, nasal cannula, venturi valves, tracheostomy facemasks, oxygen tubing, flowmeters, oxygen catheters and oxygen therapy adaptors/connectors.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. Estimated total value of GBP 15 00 000 (2 + 2 year term). Excluding VAT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Aerosol Therapy
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33157000 - Gas-therapy and respiratory devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products within this lot are aerosol therapy products used to administer medicines via the breathing of a patient. Products will include but are not limited to: nebuliser products, nebuliser filter, compressor nebulisation, spacer for metered doe inhaler, valved tee adaptor, and aerosol facemasks.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. Estimated total value of GBP 15 00 000 (2 + 2 year term). Excluding VAT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Respiratory Therapy
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33170000 - Anaesthesia and resuscitation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products within this lot are respiratory therapy products used to administer oxygen via the breathing of a patient. Products will include but are not limited to: mucus clearing devices including cough assist and inspiratory muscle trainer.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. Estimated total value of GBP 15 000 000 (2 + 2 year term). Excluding VAT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Anaesthesia and Resuscitation
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products within this lot are anaesthesia and resuscitation products. Products will include but are not limited to: anaesthetic facemask, carbon dioxide absorbers, manual resuscitators, resuscitation breathing systems, reservoir bags, CPR masks, resuscitation mannequins, anaesthetic tray, corrugated and smooth tubing, CO2 curvettes, expiratory valve, water trap and infant resuscitation.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. Estimated total value of GBP 12 000 000 (2 + 2 year term). Excluding VAT
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
26 August 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this within their tender submission.— ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) to cover all segments of the applicant's (and the product's) supply chain. This should include but not be limited to manufacturing, storage, distribution and customer service. If such certificates are not in the name of the applicant then the applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain and provide evidence of ISO9001:2015 or equivalent for all relevant parties in the supply chain,— public liability insurance in the name of the applicant of GBP 5 million per claim,— product liability insurance in the name of the applicant of GBP 5 million per claim,— declaration of conformity and CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC or Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (where applicable).If an applicant commits to obtain any of the above at the time of their tender submission then the requirement is that such certification is in place prior to the commencement date of the framework agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to place orders with the successful applicant).The framework agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies from suppliers not appointed to the Framework at its sole discretion.Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of GBP 12 500 000 to GBP 15 000 000 for this contract award, this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the Framework agreement consider necessary to provide suitable requirements.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/or4) 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.NHS Supply Chain would like to engage with the market ahead of the tender being published to gauge market understanding and awareness of Supply Chain Due Diligence and to inform the approach for the next tender.In addition, as part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI).If you would like to complete the request for information (RFI) and Appendix 1 documents in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement, then please follow the below instructions.Candidates wishing to complete the RFI must first register their expression of interest on the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement Portal via the following URL: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/. If you are not already registered, complete the registration process first to allow access to express interest in this opportunity. The RFI document will then be sent via the Jaggaer ‘Messages Tab’. Applicants will then have 4 weeks from the dispatch of this notice to complete and return the RFI document. Candidates 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.