Published date: 8 November 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 12 December 2024, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds - 39515000

Location of contract

S4 7UQ

Value of contract

£24,280,000

Procurement reference

tender_302571/1419425

Published date

8 November 2024

Closing date

12 December 2024

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

6 October 2025

Contract end date

5 October 2029

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of curtains, tracks and associated services to NHS Supply Chain depots via the eDirect/Direct route to market. The ranges of products available under the framework agreement include; non-antimicrobial and antimicrobial treated polypropylene curtains, flame retardant fabric curtains, blinds, wipeable curtains, track system, complementary products and other associated services (fitting, removal, recycling, track maintenance).

This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months. Precise quantities are unknown, It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of GBP 24,280,000 and GBP 40,200,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

This tender will have contract conditions that will require suppliers to demonstrate that they are managing ethical compliance at their organisation. The NHS has adopted PPN 06/20 (taking account of Social Value), and therefore this Framework Agreement will include some qualitative evaluation questions on Social Value with a minimum weighting of 10% towards the award. For more information please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking-account-of-social-value-in-the-award-of-central-government-contracts

In addition, the NHS has adopted the Government's 'Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans' (PPN 06/21) requiring all suppliers with new contracts for goods, services and/or works irrespective of value to publish a carbon reduction plan for their direct emissions. Suppliers bidding on NHS Supply Chain tenders will also be required to submit an Evergreen Assessment, please see https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/. PPN 02/23 "Tackling Modern Slavery in Government Supply Chains" will also apply.

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 & Tender Submission:
- Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
- Click on "ITT's Open to All Suppliers"
- Find "ITT_1553" and click on the blue text. Select Express interest.

If you have any queries regarding the NHS Jaggaer E-procurement Portal or completing your submission, please contact our Support Helpdesk managed by Jaggaer on telephone: 0800 0698630 or by E-mail: help_uk@jaggaer.com

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Disposable Cubicle, Shower and Window Curtains 2025

  • Future opportunity
  • Published 25 April 2024

About the buyer

Contact name

Anna Falzarano

Address

Don Valley House
Sheffield
S4 7UQ
England

Email

anna.falzarano@supplychain.nhs.uk

Website

www.supplychain.nhs.uk