Official UK procurement notice
Single Use Tourniquet · UK public procurement 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
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a 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.
The framework agreement is for the supply of single use tourniquet. These products include single use band type fastening, button type fastening (both single and multi-button fastening) and quick release pull through type fastening used in the procedure of blood sampling to restrict blood flow.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa GBP 7 300 000. The figures for the full 48 months term (if extended) is circa GBP 14 600 000. 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: Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables · Medical consumables · Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 22 bids on the busiest of 3 lots · 24 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Single Use Tourniquet Band TypeAwardedPublished value£1,700,000
Single Use Band Type Tourniquet for adult use. These are elasticated Tourniquets to be used in the procedure of blood sampling for restricting blood flow. The fastening mechanism must be tuck and loop to provide the tourniquet effect.
The Product Lines are required in two different Units of Measure, Pack of 100 and/or Pack of 25.
Precise quantities are unknown, however it is anticipated that the initial expenditure in the first 24 months will be circa GBP 1 700 000. Applicants may Tender for either one, or both of the Product Lines within this Lot.
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 30 % at tender evaluation stage to the relevant line of the framework agreement.
Lot #2Single Use Tourniquet Quick Release Button Type FasteningAwardedPublished value£4,800,000
Single Use Tourniquet with Quick Release Button Type Fastening. These are elasticated tourniquets used in the procedure of blood sampling for restricting blood flow.
Products within this Lot include both single button fastening tourniquet for Adult and Paediatric and multiple button fastening tourniquet for Adult.
The following Product Lines are required in specific Units of Measure;
- Single Use Tourniquet Button Type Fastening ¬ Adult quick release single button pack of 100 (Item Code: 3) - Pack of 100
- Single Use Tourniquet Button Type Fastening ¬ Paediatric quick release single button (Item Code: 4)- Each
- Single Use Tourniquet Button Type Fastening ¬ Adult quick release multi button (minimum two buttons) (Item Code:5)- Each
The precise quantities are unknown, however it is anticipated that the initial expenditure in the first 24 months will be circa GBP 4 800 000.
Applicants may Tender for one, more than one or all the Product Lines within this Lot.
NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents.
Lot #3Single Use Tourniquet Quick Release Pull Through FasteningAwardedPublished value£800,000
Single Use Tourniquet with Quick Release Pull Through Fastening. These products are used in the procedure of blood sampling for restricting blood flow.
Products within this Lot include both Adult and Paediatric.
The precise quantities are unknown, however it is anticipated that the initial expenditure in the first 24 months will be circa GBP 800 000.
Applicants may Tender for either one, or both of the Product Lines within this Lot.
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 50 % at tender evaluation stage to the relevant line of the framework agreement.
Following the final stage of the evaluation for Lot 3, Product Lines 6 and 7 there were less than 1 to 2 Applicants who had met all the necessary criteria to be awarded product line by line basis to these Product Lines. The evaluation process also determined that the successful submissions on Product Lines 6 and 7 would not provide the necessary clinical choice for a viable offer to the NHS. Therefore, NHS Supply Chain removed the 50% hurdle and awarded to all Applicants that passed all the minimum steps of the evaluation process as set out in the Section 8 of the Invitation to Tender, as communicated to Applicants on 25th November 2021 via the Jaggaer Messaging Centre.
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 (2)
- Price: 100
- price: 100
Published award criteria (2)
- Price: 100
- Price: 100
- Suitability
Applicants should refer to II.2.4 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to 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
- 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.
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 establishe…
- Price carries 200 of 200 points: a 10% discount moves about 20 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Single Use Tourniquet” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, 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
- 3 Aug 2021, 22:45 BST
- Last source update
- 4 Feb 2022, 22:45 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 3 Sept 2021 – …
- FTS notice number
2022/S 000-003333- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d070Find 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.
Publisher note: Contract document remains the same as advertised in the Contract Notice, the awarded supplier's details are included in this notice. Follow this link to where the call-offs over £25,000 are published every quarter: https://www.sccl.nhs.uk/publications/spend-over-25000/
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 2 Sept 2021, 15:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 210 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 3 Sept 2021, 09:00 BST
Timeline
2 Sept 2021 → 4 Feb 2022 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown2 Sept 2021, 15:00 BST
- Bids opened3 Sept 2021, 09:00 BST
- Notice published4 Feb 2022, 22:45 GMT
Notice history
2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 4 Feb 2022- Status changed to complete4 Feb 2022, 22:45 GMT
- Buyer details updated4 Feb 2022, 22:45 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast3 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Single Use Tourniquet Band Type
- Signed
- 30 Dec 2021
- Value
- £1,700,000
- Status
- active
Single Use Tourniquet Quick Release Button Type Fastening
- Signed
- 30 Dec 2021
- Value
- £4,800,000
- Status
- active
Single Use Tourniquet Quick Release Pull Through Fastening
- Signed
- 30 Dec 2021
- Value
- £800,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Single Use Tourniquet Band Type | 22bids · 22 from abroad | — | — | — |
| 2 · Single Use Tourniquet Quick Release Button Type Fastening | 20bids · 20 from abroad | — | — | — |
| 3 · Single Use Tourniquet Quick Release Pull Through Fastening | 17bids · 17 from abroad | — | — | — |
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 ApplicableReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
24 commercial parties on the notice- ALXR LimitedFramework contractor
- Apollo Medical Technologies LtdFramework contractor
- Asep Healthcare LimitedFramework contractor
- Becton, Dickinson U.K. LimitedFramework contractor
- Ebrington (NI) LtdFramework contractor
- Genmed Enterprises UK LtdFramework contractor
- Genx Medicare LtdFramework contractor
- Greiner Bio-One LimitedFramework contractor
- Inivos LimitedFramework contractor
- Iskus Health UK LtdFramework contractor
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- Robinson Healthcare LimitedFramework contractor
- Rocialle Healthcare LimitedFramework contractor
- Siva Tec LimitedFramework contractor
- TLB Medical Supplies LtdFramework contractor
- Technomate LimitedFramework contractor
- Timesco Healthcare LimitedFramework contractor
- Vygon (U.K.) LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria