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Published 28 Apr 2023, 12:52 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Vascular Therapy and Associated Products

Official notice

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

Framework agreement10 lotsGoodsOpen procedure
Sectors: Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories (18)Medical Devices & Pharma (33)Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment (35) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£60,000,000total for 10 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 2 Jun 2023awarded 2 Oct 2023
Lots 10see the lot list below

What is being bought10 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Vascular Therapy Compression Hosiery and Associated Products including: anti-embolism stockings (knee length, thigh length, full length, tape measures, applicators); Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) therapy (sleeves/wraps/cuffs); electro stimulation and other alternative methods; graduated compression garments; leg ulcer kits, lymphedema garments, Donning and doffing applicators, together with all associated products. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £11,000,000.00 to £15,000,000.00 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 £60,000,000.00 .

CPV: Garments · Medical consumables · Medical equipments · Protective socks or hosiery · Socks · Stockings

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
12 bids on the busiest of 10 lots · 23 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure

10 lots · 8 with a published value

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £2,500,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Anti-Embolism Stockings and AccessoriesAwardedPublished value£27,000,000

A single patient use ready to wear garment intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot to apply compression/pressure to aid venous return and reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis

Delivery: UK
Extensions: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.Variant bids: not allowed
18300000 Garments18315000 Stockings18317000 Socks33140000 Medical consumables35113460 Protective socks or hosiery
Lot #2Sequential Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and AccessoriesAwardedPublished value£13,000,000

An inflatable device in the form of a stocking or sleeve intended to be applied to the limbs externally to promote venous blood flow and/or lymphatic flow. As part of a compression system, the device applies pressure through the sequential inflation of several chambers.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.Variant bids: not allowed
18300000 Garments33140000 Medical consumables
Lot #3Universal Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and AccessoriesAwardedPublished value£11,000,000

An inflatable device in the form of a stocking or sleeve intended to be applied to the limb externally to promote venous blood flow/lymphatic flow. As part of a compression system, the device applies pressure through the intermittent inflation of a single-chamber.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.Variant bids: not allowed
18300000 Garments33140000 Medical consumables
Lot #4Graduated Compression Hosiery and AccessoriesAwardedPublished value£2,000,000

A single patient use ready to wear garment intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot, to apply compression/pressure to aid venous return. Does not include adjustable compression wraps/garments with velcro straps.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.Variant bids: not allowed
18300000 Garments18315000 Stockings18317000 Socks33140000 Medical consumables35113460 Protective socks or hosiery
Lot #5Upper & Lower Limb Compression Garments and AccessoriesAwardedPublished value£50,000

A single patient use ready to wear garment intended to tightly fit over and apply compression/pressure to the arm and/or hand. Does not include adjustable compression wraps/garments with velcro straps.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.Variant bids: not allowed
18300000 Garments18315000 Stockings33140000 Medical consumables35113460 Protective socks or hosiery
Lot #6Graduated Compression Hosiery Kits and AccessoriesAwardedceiling above

A single patient use ready to wear kit containing two liners and compression garment intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot to apply graduated compression. Kits must deliver 40mmHg +/- 20% of compression. Includes those for the treatment of oedema.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.Variant bids: not allowed
18300000 Garments18315000 Stockings33140000 Medical consumables35113460 Protective socks or hosiery
Lot #7Neuromuscular Electro Stimulation (NMES) DevicesAwardedceiling above

An electrically powered device applied to the lower leg designed to improve blood circulation.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.Variant bids: not allowed
33100000 Medical equipments
Lot #8Compression Wraps and AccessoriesAwardedPublished value£1,500,000

A single patient use ready-to-wear compression wrap system, can be elastic or inelastic, and adjustable for comfort.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.Variant bids: not allowed
33140000 Medical consumables
Lot #9Compression Garment Applicators Single Patient UseAwardedLot estimate not published

A single patient use device to assist in the application of a compression/pressure garment, onto a patient’s limb.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.Variant bids: not allowed
33140000 Medical consumables
Lot #10Compression Garment Applicators ReusableAwardedLot estimate not published

A reusable device to assist in the application of a compression/pressure garment onto a patient’s limb.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.Variant bids: not allowed
33140000 Medical consumables

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
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Bidders should refer to II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of

    appointment to the individual Lots across the framework agreement.

    Bidders may bid for one, more than one or all the Lots and Bidders 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 Bidders 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 to assist its customers with making

    informed procurement decisions. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter 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 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 pur…

What this means for your bid
  • “Vascular Therapy and Associated Products” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
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 Apr 2023, 12:52 BST
Last source update
1 Nov 2023, 14:14 GMT
Award evaluation window
2 Jun 2023 – …
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-032322
Classification (CPV)
GarmentsMedical consumablesMedical equipmentsProtective socks or hosierySocksStockings
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c513 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

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
2 Jun 2023, 11:59 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
210 days from the deadline
Bids opened
2 Jun 2023, 13:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

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

Timeline

2 Jun 2023 → 1 Nov 2023 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    2 Jun 2023, 11:59 BST
  2. Bids opened
    2 Jun 2023, 13:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    1 Nov 2023, 14:14 GMT

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 1 Nov 2023
  1. Status changed to complete
    1 Nov 2023, 14:14 GMT
  2. Buyer details updated
    1 Nov 2023, 14:14 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 23admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 12busiest of 10 lots
Contracts signed 10latest 2 Oct 2023

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

Contracts

All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £1,500,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Anti-Embolism Stockings and Accessories

    Signed
    2 Oct 2023
    Value
    £27,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Compression Garment Applicators Reusable

    Signed
    2 Oct 2023
    Value
    £10,000
    Status
    active

  • Sequential Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and Accessories

    Signed
    2 Oct 2023
    Value
    £13,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Universal Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and Accessories

    Signed
    2 Oct 2023
    Value
    £11,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Graduated Compression Hosiery and Accessories

    Signed
    2 Oct 2023
    Value
    £2,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Upper & Lower Limb Compression Garments and Accessories

    Signed
    2 Oct 2023
    Value
    £50,000
    Status
    active

  • Graduated Compression Hosiery Kits and Accessories

    Signed
    2 Oct 2023
    Value
    £2,500,000
    Status
    active

  • Neuromuscular Electro Stimulation (NMES) Devices

    Signed
    2 Oct 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Compression Wraps and Accessories

    Signed
    2 Oct 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Compression Garment Applicators Single Patient Use

    Signed
    2 Oct 2023
    Value
    £10,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Anti-Embolism Stockings and Accessories12bids———
2 · Sequential Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and Accessories7bids———
3 · Universal Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Garments and Accessories2bids———
4 · Graduated Compression Hosiery and Accessories12bids———
5 · Upper & Lower Limb Compression Garments and Accessories11bids———
6 · Graduated Compression Hosiery Kits and Accessories6bids———
7 · Neuromuscular Electro Stimulation (NMES) Devices2bids———
8 · Compression Wraps and Accessories6bids———
9 · Compression Garment Applicators Single Patient Use3bids———
10 · Compression Garment Applicators Reusable8bids———

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, UK, SE1 8UGContact email Published organisation website ↗

Framework contractors & participating bidders

28 commercial parties on the notice
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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