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Published 9 Nov 2023, 16:40 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy

Official notice

Authority: NHS Supply Chain (NHS & healthcare)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement2 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitable
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33)Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories (37)Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (38)
+1 moreInstallation services (except software) (51)
 Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£8,800,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 11 Dec 2023awarded 4 Jul 2024
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy including therapy (i.e. therapeutic putty, resistive exercise bands, hand exercisers, massage) consumables, electrotherapy, acupuncture, educational models and posters, tapes and strapping specific for physiotherapy, rehabilitation supplies (i.e. balance products, exercise mats and balls, weights, hydrotherapy), pelvic health, CPM machines, Large Exercise Machines / Equipment, Robotic Therapy, assessment devices (excluding hammers and percussors), sound wave therapy and spinal therapy and hot and cold therapy products. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 2 200 000 GBP 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 value over the maximum framework agreement term (4 years) will be in the region of 8 800 000 GBP.

CPV: Analysis apparatus · Balance equipment · Cryosurgical and cryotherapy devices · Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables · Electrotherapy devices · Gas-therapy and respiratory devices · Installation services of mechanotherapy equipment · Mechanical therapy unit · Mechanotherapy devices · Medical equipments · Medical needles · Miscellaneous medical devices and products · +3 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 25 suppliers · 25 bids on the busiest of 2 lots (1.0 per place) · 25 appointed (full)

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1ProductsAwardedPublished value£8,000,000

This Lot is for products including but not limited to, Acupuncture, Electrotherapy / Ultrasound Therapy, General Therapy and Exercise, Temperature Management, Massage Products, Posture & Balance, Tapes, Strapping and Associated Accessories. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2 000 000 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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.Variant bids: not allowed
33100000 Medical equipments33141000 Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables33141320 Medical needles33150000 Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices33151400 Radiotherapy supplies33154000 Mechanotherapy devices
Lot #2Large Therapy EquipmentAwardedPublished value£800,000

This Lot is for products including but not limited to, CPM Machines, Large Exercise Machines / Equipment and Robotic Therapy. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £200 000 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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.Variant bids: not allowed
33155000 Physical therapy devices

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 40%Price: 30%Social value: 30%
Published sub-criteria (5)
  • Operational and Supply Chain Resilience: 20%
  • Customer Service, Support and Relationship Management: 20%
  • Price: 30%
  • Social Value Fighting Climate Change: 10%
  • Social Value Equal Opportunity: 20%
Published award criteria (5)
  • Operational and Supply Chain Resilience: 20
  • Customer Service, Support and Relationship Management: 20
  • Social Value Fighting Climate Change: 10
  • Social Value Equal Opportunity: 20
  • Price: 30
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    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 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/or 4) 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.2.1, NHS Supply Chain does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises Applicants that the framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis. Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be priced in sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be considered a contract made in England according to English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. 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 ter…

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 25 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
9 Nov 2023, 16:40 GMT
Last source update
7 Aug 2024, 15:46 BST
Award evaluation window
12 Dec 2023 – …
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-024917
Classification (CPV)
Analysis apparatusBalance equipmentCryosurgical and cryotherapy devicesDisposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumablesElectrotherapy devicesGas-therapy and respiratory devicesInstallation services of mechanotherapy equipmentMechanical therapy unitMechanotherapy devicesMedical equipments
+5 moreMedical needlesMiscellaneous medical devices and products
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-041734 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

The Framework Agreement includes obligations with respect to sustainability and social value issues and a requirement for successful suppliers to comply with the NHS Supply Chain Code of Conduct.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)

Publisher note: Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the Supply Chain eTendering 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 ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page. — Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page. Portal access. If registration has been completed: — Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// . — Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers. — Select from the following ITTs: ITT_939 Please note: you must respond to ITT_939 In addition to any lots you intend to respond to. — Click on Express Interest. — If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond. Applicants 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. For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information. "

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Appointment period ends
11 Dec 2023, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
210 days from the deadline
Bids opened
12 Dec 2023, 09:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ↗

Timeline

11 Dec 2023 → 7 Aug 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    11 Dec 2023, 15:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    12 Dec 2023, 09:00 GMT
  3. Notice published
    7 Aug 2024, 15:46 BST

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 7 Aug 2024
  1. Status changed to complete
    7 Aug 2024, 15:46 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    7 Aug 2024, 15:46 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 25admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 2523 from SMEs · busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 2latest 4 Jul 2024

2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Products

    Signed
    4 Jul 2024
    Value
    £8,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Large Therapy Equipment

    Signed
    4 Jul 2024
    Value
    £800,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Products25bids · 25 electronic23——
2 · Large Therapy Equipment7bids · 7 electronic7——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

NHS Supply Chain

Contracting authorityNHS & healthcareNational or federal agency/officeHealth Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, London, SE1 8UGContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

26 commercial parties on the notice
Show 16 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria