Official UK procurement notice
Disposable Cubicle Shower and Window Curtains 2021
Authority: NHS Supply Chain operated by North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (who are hosted by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNon-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Anti-Microbial treated and Non Treated disposable cubicle, shower and window curtains direct to customers via the eDirect or Direct route to market. This framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa GBP 11 930 000 and if extended the 4-year purchase value will be in the region of GBP 23 860 000, however this is approximate only and includes a forecast for growth. The values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
CPV: Curtains · Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds · Polypropylene
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 15 suppliers · 17 bids received (1.1 per place) · 13 appointed
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · 2 with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Anti-Microbial Treated CurtainsPublished value£5,600,000
Anti-microbial treated curtains are required in a range of sizes (small, medium, large) with various hanging mechanisms. The hanging mechanisms include but are not limited to:
— eyelet
— ‘Internal hanging type’ mechanism
— ‘External hanging type’ mechanism.
Curtains with other types of hanging mechanisms can be offered as additional lines.
The curtains have non-detachable fittings, date and curtain change labels and curtain hooks.
It is anticipated that a fitting and removal service will be provided by the supplier on a quotation basis at the point of customer request, should it be required.
The products within this lot are supplied to the NHS Supply Chain customer base direct via the eDirect and Direct routes.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants will be required to include evidence of this with 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 and distribution. Applicants should note that if an applicant intends to commit to obtain ISO 9001:2015 at tender submission then further evidence will be asked for with their bid to provide evidence of their current position in obtaining ISO 9001:2015. The requirement is that ISO 9001:2105 is in place at prior to the commencement of the framework agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to trade with the successful applicant). Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be circa GBP 2 800 000 excluding VAT and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa GBP 5 600 000 excluding VAT.
Lot #2Non Anti-Microbial Treated CurtainsPublished value£18,260,000
Non anti-microbial treated curtains are required in a range of sizes (small, medium, large) with various hanging mechanisms. The hanging mechanisms include but are not limited to:
— eyelet
— ‘Internal hanging type’ mechanism
— ‘External hanging type’ mechanism.
Curtains with other types of hanging mechanisms can be offered as additional lines.
The curtains have non-detachable fittings, date and curtain change labels and curtain hooks.
It is anticipated that a fitting and removal service will be provided by the supplier on a quotation basis at the point of customer request, should it be required.
The products within this lot are supplied to the NHS Supply Chain customer base direct via the eDirect and Direct routes.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants will be required to include evidence of this with 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 and distribution. Applicants should note that if an applicant intends to commit to obtain ISO 9001:2015 at tender submission then further evidence will be asked for with their bid to provide evidence of their current position in obtaining ISO 9001:2015. The requirement is that ISO 9001:2105 is in place at prior to the commencement of the framework agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to trade with the successful applicant). Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be circa GBP 9 130 000 excluding VAT and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa GBP 18 260 000 excluding VAT.
Lot #3Anti-microbial treated curtains are required in a range of sizes (small, medium,…CancelledLot estimate not published
Anti-microbial treated curtains are required in a range of sizes (small, medium, large) with various hanging mechanisms. The hanging mechanisms include but are not limited to:
— eyelet
— ‘Internal hanging type’ mechanism
— ‘External hanging type’ mechanism.
Curtains with other types of hanging mechanisms can be offered as additional lines.
The curtains have non-detachable fittings, date and curtain change labels and curtain hooks.
It is anticipated that a fitting and removal service will be provided by the supplier on a quotation basis at the point of customer request, should it be required.
The products within this lot are supplied to the NHS Supply Chain customer base direct via the eDirect and Direct routes.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants will be required to include evidence of this with 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 and distribution. Applicants should note that if an applicant intends to commit to obtain ISO 9001:2015 at tender submission then further evidence will be asked for with their bid to provide evidence of their current position in obtaining ISO 9001:2015. The requirement is that ISO 9001:2015 is in place at prior to the commencement of the framework agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to trade with the successful applicant). Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be circa GBP 2 800 000 excluding VAT and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa GBP 5 600 000 excluding VAT.
Lot #4Non anti-microbial treated curtains are required in a range of sizes (small, medium,…CancelledLot estimate not published
Non anti-microbial treated curtains are required in a range of sizes (small, medium, large) with various hanging mechanisms. The hanging mechanisms include but are not limited to:
— eyelet
— ‘Internal hanging type’ mechanism
— ‘External hanging type’ mechanism.
Curtains with other types of hanging mechanisms can be offered as additional lines.
The curtains have non-detachable fittings, date and curtain change labels and curtain hooks.
It is anticipated that a fitting and removal service will be provided by the supplier on a quotation basis at the point of customer request, should it be required.
The products within this lot are supplied to the NHS Supply Chain customer base direct via the eDirect and Direct routes.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and applicants will be required to include evidence of this with 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 and distribution. Applicants should note that if an applicant intends to commit to obtain ISO 9001:2015 at tender submission then further evidence will be asked for with their bid to provide evidence of their current position in obtaining ISO 9001:2015. The requirement is that ISO 9001:2015 is in place at prior to the commencement of the framework agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to trade with the successful applicant). Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement, the value of purchases for this lot will be circa GBP 9 130 000 excluding VAT and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value will be circa GBP 18 260 000 excluding VAT.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (3)
- Resilience: 5%
- price: 80%
- Sustainability: 15%
Published award criteria (3)
- Sustainability: 15%
- Resilience: 5%
- Price: 80%
- Suitability
Applicants should refer to II.2) of this contract notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual lots across the framework agreement.
Applicants may bid for one or both lots and applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this.
The term of contracts formed under the framework agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the framework agreement itself.
NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment initiatives. NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions.
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:
- any NHS Trust;
- any other NHS entity;
- any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities); and/or
- 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. Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the estimate indicated at II.2.6), NHS Supply Chain does not guaran…
- Condition of participationno text publishedMinimum: Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents.
- Price carries 80 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 8 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Disposable Cubicle Shower and Window Curtains 2021” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 15 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 29 Jan 2021, 22:56 GMT
- Last source update
- 5 Jul 2021, 22:45 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 4 Mar 2021 – …
- FTS notice number
2021/S 000-015456- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-028ec1Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
The framework agreement includes obligations with respect to environmental issues and a requirement for successful suppliers to comply with the NHS Supply Chain code of conduct.
- Review procedure
Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).
NHS Supply Chain is not liable for any costs (including any third-party costs fees or expenses incurred by those expressing an interest, participating or tendering for this contract opportunity. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to terminate the procurement process (or part of it), to change the basis of and the procedures for the procurement process at any time or to procure the subject matter of the contract by alternative means if it appears that it can be more advantageously procured by alternative means. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted.
Publisher note: Accessing the tender: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ Applicants wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal as follows: Registration: 1) use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal; 2) if not yet registered: — click on the ‘Register Here’ link to access the registration page, — complete the registration pages. Portal access: If registration has been completed: — login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ — Applicants should download the Supplier Userguide located within the eProcurement portal. — Select “My ITT’s”, — Select the three ”…” to the top right hand side of the screen. — Select “Help for Suppliers”. This will then open a new screen with a library of guidance document and a video which will guide you through how to submit a compliant bid. Support: Should Applicants require any system support or help to locate and submit a bid for the opportunity they should contact the Jaggaer Helpdesk on; Tel: 0800 069 8630 Email: help_uk@jaggaer.com
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 3 Mar 2021, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 4 Mar 2021, 09:00 GMT
Timeline
3 Mar 2021 → 5 Jul 2021 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown3 Mar 2021, 15:00 GMT
- Bids opened4 Mar 2021, 09:00 GMT
- Notice published5 Jul 2021, 22:45 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete5 Jul 2021, 22:45 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Anti-Microbial Treated Curtains
- Signed
- 25 May 2021
- Value
- £560,000
- Status
- active
Non Anti-Microbial Treated Curtains
- Signed
- 25 May 2021
- Value
- £18,260,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Not ApplicableReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
13 commercial parties on the notice- Behrens Healthcare (a trading division of Sir Jacob Behrens & Sons Ltd)Framework contractor
- Bio Technics LtdFramework contractor
- Disposable Cubicle Curtains Limited trading as HygenicaFramework contractor
- Grosvenor Contracts London LimitedFramework contractor
- Inivos LtdFramework contractor
- Interweave Textiles LimitedFramework contractor
- Iskus Health UK LimitedFramework contractor
- Leo Medica Europe LtdFramework contractor
- Marlux Medical LtdFramework contractor
- ORN (Int) Limited Trading As Spectra CorporateFramework contractor
Show 3 more suppliers
- Opal Disposables LimitedFramework contractor
- Southgate Global LimitedFramework contractor
- Yewdale CorporationFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.