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Published 16 Sept 2021, 22:45 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Respiratory Solutions · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

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

Framework agreement6 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitableMax 6 lots to bid
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£60,759,134total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 18 Oct 2021awarded 1 Mar 2022
Lots 6max 6 to bid

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

"The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Respiratory Solutions products including, Oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, resuscitation therapy, anaesthesia and resuscitation, diagnostics and sterile water and humidification.

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa £14,741,609 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 will be circa 60,759,134 (2+2 year term)."

CPV: Anaesthesia and resuscitation · Anaesthesia and resuscitation devices · Anaesthesia devices · Anaesthesia mask · Gas-therapy and respiratory devices · Instruments for anaesthesia · Instruments for anaesthesia and resuscitation · Instruments for resuscitation · Medical breathing devices · Medical consumables · Medical gas masks · Miscellaneous medical devices and products · +7 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 45 suppliers · 25 bids received (0.6 per place) · 41 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 (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 6 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Oxygen and Medical Gas TherapyAwardedPublished value£19,244,019

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. 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 £9,431,491 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £19,244,019. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth from year 1 to 4.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months.Variant bids: allowed
Lot #2Aerosol TherapyAwardedPublished value£11,895,727

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. 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 £5,830,096 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £11,895,727. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth from year 1 to 4.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months.Variant bids: allowed
Lot #3Respiratory TherapyAwardedPublished value£11,397,215

Products within this Lot relate to respiratory therapy for patients. These products can support the removal of secretions from the lungs and aim to reduce the occurrence of respiratory infections and the ensuing requirement for antibiotics or hospitalisation. 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 £5,585,775 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £11,397,215. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth from year 1 to 4.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months.Variant bids: allowed
Lot #4Anaesthesia and ResuscitationAwardedPublished value£7,275,607

This Lot is for products that support anaesthesia and resuscitation medical gas treatment, monitoring and diagnosis. Resuscitation products also relate to teaching and administering resuscitation to adults and children. 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 £3,565,775 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £7,275,607. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth from year 1 to 4.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months.Variant bids: allowed
Lot #5Diagnostics / MonitoringAwardedPublished value£9,713,307

Products within this lot are respiratory diagnostic tools. Products will include but are not limited to: gas monitoring lines, spirometers, bacterial viral filter, peak flow meter, carbon dioxide monitor and baby respiration monitor. 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 £4,760,492 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £9,713,307. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth from year 1 to 4.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months.Variant bids: allowed
Lot #6Cold Humidification, nebulisation and sterile waterAwardedPublished value£1,233,259

Products within this Lot are for cold humidification and nebulisation including sterile water. Products within this lot include but are not limited to: humidifiers, humidifier kit, humidification column, humidifier adaptor and sterile water for humidification. 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 £604,420 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £1,233,259. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth from year 1 to 4.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months.Variant bids: allowed

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 6 lots
Quality: 40%Price: 60%
Published sub-criteria (4)
  • Marketing and Service Quality: 20%
  • Supply Chain Assessment: 10%
  • Training and Education: 10%
  • price: 60%
Published award criteria (4)
  • Marketing and Service Quality: 20
  • Supply Chain Assessment: 10
  • Training and Education: 10
  • Price: 60
Conditions of participation2
  • 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 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 …

  • Condition of participation
    no text published
    Minimum: Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents.
What this means for your bid
  • 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.
  • “Respiratory Solutions” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 45 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
16 Sept 2021, 22:45 BST
Last source update
29 Mar 2022, 15:39 BST
Award evaluation window
19 Oct 2021 – …
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-008439
Classification (CPV)
Anaesthesia and resuscitationAnaesthesia and resuscitation devicesAnaesthesia devicesAnaesthesia maskGas-therapy and respiratory devicesInstruments for anaesthesiaInstruments for anaesthesia and resuscitationInstruments for resuscitationMedical breathing devicesMedical consumables
+9 moreMedical gas masksMiscellaneous medical devices and products
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e1c4 Find a Tender
Contract terms
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 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 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 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
18 Oct 2021, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
210 days from the deadline
Bids opened
19 Oct 2021, 09:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

18 Oct 2021 → 29 Mar 2022 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    18 Oct 2021, 15:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    19 Oct 2021, 09:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    29 Mar 2022, 15:39 BST

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Mar 2022
  1. Status changed to complete
    29 Mar 2022, 15:39 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    29 Mar 2022, 15:39 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 41admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 2516 from SMEs
Contracts signed 6latest 1 Mar 2022

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

Contracts

  • Oxygen and Medical Gas Therapy

    Signed
    1 Mar 2022
    Value
    £19,244,019
    Status
    active
  • Aerosol Therapy

    Signed
    1 Mar 2022
    Value
    £11,895,727
    Status
    active
  • Respiratory Therapy

    Signed
    1 Mar 2022
    Value
    £11,397,215
    Status
    active
  • Anaesthesia and Resuscitation

    Signed
    1 Mar 2022
    Value
    £7,275,607
    Status
    active
  • Diagnostics / Monitoring

    Signed
    1 Mar 2022
    Value
    £9,713,307
    Status
    active
  • Cold Humidification, nebulisation and sterile water

    Signed
    1 Mar 2022
    Value
    £1,233,259
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
25bids · 25 electronic · 25 from abroad16——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

Contracting authorityNHS & healthcareNational or federal agency/officeHealth c/o Skipton House, 80 London Road, London, London, SE1 6LHContact email Published organisation website ↗
Process and specification contact points (1)
  • DHL Supply Chain LimitedProcess contact point Normanton, Yorkshire & HumberContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

41 commercial parties on the notice
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Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.