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Published 5 Oct 2023, 09:07 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Wound Drainage, Autologous Blood Systems and Related Accessories

Official notice

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

Framework agreement6 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitableMax 3 lots to bidMax 3 lots per supplier
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£6,900,000total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 29 Nov 2023awarded 12 Feb 2024
Lots 6max 3 won per supplier · max 3 to bid

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to cover the supply of products and their associated consumables and accessories for Wound Drainage, Post Operative and Intra Operative Autologous Blood System products.

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa £3,450,000 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. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is circa £6,900,000.

CPV: Catheter accessories · Catheters · Collector and collection bags, drainage and kits · Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion · Medical consumables · Medical equipments

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 14 suppliers · 8 bids on the busiest of 2 lots (0.6 per place) · 8 appointed

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · 3 with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 3 and win at most 3 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Wound Drainage and AccessoriesPlannedLot estimate not published

This Lot is to cover all Wound Drains and the related accessories which are used for the removal of pus, blood or other fluids from a wound, body cavity or organ. The Wound Drains covered by this Lot are open drains, closed drains, suction and gravity/passive drains, drainage catheters, drainage systems, drainage kits and drainage related accessories.

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa £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. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is circa £4,000,000.

Delivery: UK · Various locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to 12 months.Variant bids: allowed
Lot #2Post Operative and Intra Operative Autologous Blood System Products and Related AccessoriesPlannedLot estimate not published

This Lot is to cover all post operative and intra operative blood system products and the related accessories used for reinfusion of blood or blood components to the same individual from whom they were taken.

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa £350,000 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. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is circa £700,000.

Delivery: UK · Various locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to 12 months.Variant bids: allowed
Lot #3Intra Operative Autologous Blood System Purchase PlansPlannedLot estimate not published

This lot is to cover all Intra operative autologous blood systems which are provided via purchase plans.

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa £1,100,000 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. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is circa £2,200,000.

Delivery: UK · Various locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to 12 months.Variant bids: allowed
Lot #4Wound Drainage and Related AccessoriesAwardedPublished value£2,000,000

This Lot is to cover all Wound Drains and the related accessories which are used for the removal of pus, blood or other fluids from a wound, body cavity or organ. The Wound Drains covered by this Lot are open drains, closed drains, suction and gravity/passive drains, drainage catheters, drainage systems, drainage kits and drainage related accessories.

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa £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. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is circa £4,000,000.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 36 monthsVariant bids: allowed
Lot #5Post Operative and Intra Operative Autologous Blood System Products and Related AccessoriesAwardedPublished value£350,000

This Lot is to cover all post operative and intra operative blood system products and the related accessories used for reinfusion of blood or blood components to the same individual from whom they were taken.

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa £350,000 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. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is circa £700,000.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 36 monthsVariant bids: allowed
Lot #6Intra Operative Autologous Blood System Purchase PlansCancelledPublished value£1,100,000

This lot is to cover all Intra operative autologous blood systems which are provided via purchase plans.

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa £1,100,000 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. The estimated value of the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is circa £2,200,000.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to a total period of 36 monthsVariant 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

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

Conditions of participation1
  • 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.

    The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier. Under the Framework Agreement there will be two different methods of supply - one for Non-Direct Contract Products and one for Direct Contract Products.

    NHS Supply Chain will be entitled to purchase the supplies identified as Non-Direct Contract Products which it will then make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector.

    For the supplies identified as Direct Contract Products 1) NHS Supply Chain; 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agen…

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 35–50 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 50 points.
  • “Wound Drainage, Autologous Blood Systems and Related Accessories” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 14 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
5 Oct 2023, 09:07 BST
Last source update
6 Mar 2024, 20:13 GMT
Award evaluation window
30 Nov 2023 – …
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-007274
Classification (CPV)
Catheter accessoriesCathetersCollector and collection bags, drainage and kitsDevices and instruments for transfusion and infusionMedical consumablesMedical equipments
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-040812 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.

Publisher note: Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS 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 NHS 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_1120 Wound Drainage, Autologous Blood Systems and Related Accessories ITT_1121 - Lot 1 - Wound Drainage and Related Accessories ITT_1122 - Lot 2 - Post Operative and Intra Operative Autologous Blood System Products and Related Accessories ITT_1123 - Lot 3 - Intra Operative Autologous Blood System Purchase Plans Please note: you must respond to IT_1120 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
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Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ ↗

Appointment period ends
29 Nov 2023, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
210 days from the deadline
Bids opened
30 Nov 2023, 09:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

29 Nov 2023 → 6 Mar 2024 · 4 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    29 Nov 2023, 15:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    30 Nov 2023, 09:00 GMT
  3. Next notice expected
    1 Feb 2024
  4. Notice published
    6 Mar 2024, 20:13 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 30 Oct 2023
  1. Status changed to active
    30 Oct 2023, 12:35 GMT
  2. Procurement method changed
    30 Oct 2023, 12:35 GMT
  3. Deadline published: 29 Nov 2023, 15:00 GMT
    30 Oct 2023, 12:35 GMT
  4. Buyer details updated
    30 Oct 2023, 12:35 GMT
  5. Status changed to complete
    6 Mar 2024, 20:13 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextDescription of options · II.2.11This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for 12 monthsThis Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for 24 months
—TextDescription of options · II.2.11This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for 12 monthsThis Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for 24 months
—TextDescription of options · II.2.11This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for 12 monthsThis Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for 24 months

1 amendment published without a description.

Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2023-10: 1 release · 5 Oct 2023

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 8admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 87 from SMEs · busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 2latest 12 Feb 2024

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

Contracts

  • Wound Drainage and Related Accessories

    Signed
    12 Feb 2024
    Value
    £2,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Post Operative and Intra Operative Autologous Blood System Products and Related Accessories

    Signed
    12 Feb 2024
    Value
    £350,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
4 · Wound Drainage and Related Accessories8bids · 8 electronic · 8 from abroad7——
5 · Post Operative and Intra Operative Autologous Blood System Products and Related Accessories5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad5——

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 Published organisation website ↗

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Not ApplicableReview body Not Applicable

Framework contractors & participating bidders

8 commercial parties on the notice

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