Official UK procurement notice
Pressure Infusers and Associated Products
Authority: NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL) (NHS & healthcare)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionAn NHS Supply Chain, non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock and Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route.
This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Pressure Infusers and Associated Products, including:
- Disposable Single Patient Use Pressure Infusers
- Reusable Pressure Infusers
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £1,800,000. The figures for the full 48 months term (if extended) is circa £3,600,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
CPV: Devices and instruments for infusion · Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion · Infusion supplies
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 10 suppliers · 6 bids on the busiest of 2 lots (0.6 per place) · 5 appointed
- Electronic auction
Although an electronic auction will not be used to award all or part of the requirements of the Framework Agreement the use of eAuctions may be an option as part of any contracts awarded under the Framework Agreement.
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · 2 with a published value · win at most 2 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Disposable Single Patient Use Pressure InfusersPublished value£3,400,000
Pressure infusers are used for the infusion of paternal intravenous fluids
This Lot includes disposable single patient use pressure infusers.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant line of the Framework Agreement.
NHS Supply Chain will only trade with the highest scoring two Applicants for each Product Line except in the instance where a supply issue arises, for the initial 24 months of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £1,350,000 and £1,700,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is between £2,700,000 and £3,400,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.
Lot #2Reusable Pressure InfusersPublished value£200,000
Pressure infusers are used for the infusion of paternal intravenous fluids
This Lot includes reusable pressure infusers.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant line of the Framework Agreement.
NHS Supply Chain will only trade with the highest scoring single Applicant for each Product Line except in the instance where a supply issue arises, for the initial 24 months of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £50,000 and £100,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is between £100,000 and £200,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.
Lot #3Disposable Single Patient Use Pressure InfusersAwardedLot estimate not published
Pressure infusers are used for the infusion of paternal intravenous fluids
This Lot includes disposable single patient use pressure infusers.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant line of the Framework Agreement.
NHS Supply Chain will only trade with the highest scoring two Applicants for each Product Line except in the instance where a supply issue arises, for the initial 24 months of the Framework Agreement.
Lot #4Reusable Pressure InfusersAwardedLot estimate not published
Pressure infusers are used for the infusion of paternal intravenous fluids
This Lot includes reusable pressure infusers.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant line of the Framework Agreement.
NHS Supply Chain will only trade with the highest scoring single Applicant for each Product Line except in the instance where a supply issue arises, for the initial 24 months of the Framework Agreement.
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)
- Sales Service Quality: 35%
- Supply Chain Assessment: 5%
- Financial: 60%
- 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, more than one or all of the 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 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 doe…
- 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 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Pressure Infusers and Associated Products” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 10 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
- 28 Jul 2021, 22:45 BST
- Last source update
- 23 May 2022, 12:56 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 20 Aug 2021 – …
- FTS notice number
2022/S 000-013807- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c68aFind 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)
Publisher note: Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement 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 NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal using the URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ to access the portal. 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 noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 6 Sept 2021, 15:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 20 Aug 2021, 09:00 BST
Timeline
20 Aug 2021 → 23 May 2022 · 3 dates- Bids opened20 Aug 2021, 09:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown6 Sept 2021, 15:00 BST
- Notice published23 May 2022, 12:56 BST
Notice history
3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 28 Jul 2021- Deadline moved to 6 Sept 2021, 15:00 BST28 Jul 2021, 22:45 BST+18 days · was 19 Aug 2021, 15:00 BST
- Status changed to complete23 May 2022, 12:56 BST
- Buyer details updated23 May 2022, 12:56 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineIV.2.2 | 19 Aug 2021 | 6 Sept 2021 | +18 d |
| — | Bid openingIV.2.7 | 20 Aug 2021 | 7 Sept 2021 | +18 d |
1 amendment published without a description.
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
Disposable Single Patient Use Pressure Infusers
- Signed
- 25 Apr 2022
- Value
- £3,400,000
- Status
- active
Reusable Pressure Infusers
- Signed
- 25 Apr 2022
- Value
- £200,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 · Disposable Single Patient Use Pressure Infusers | 6bids · 6 from abroad | 5 | — | — |
| 4 · Reusable Pressure Infusers | 3bids · 3 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Ltd acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)Contracting authorityNational or federal agency/officeHealth
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Not ApplicableMediation bodyReview body
Process and specification contact points (1)
- DHL Supply Chain LimitedProcess contact point
Framework contractors & participating bidders
5 commercial parties on the notice- Blue Box Medical LimitedFramework contractor
- Fannin UK LimitedFramework contractor
- Merit Medical UK LimitedFramework contractor
- Proact Medical International LimitedFramework contractor
- Vyaire Medical Products LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.