Published date: 27 February 2019

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 24 January 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • External breast prostheses - 33184420

Location of contract

Any region

Procurement reference

2019/S 040-089569

Published date

27 February 2019

Closing date

24 January 2020

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Framework Agreement will look to include the following range of products - Silicone Full Prosthesis, Silicone Partial Prosthesis, Soft Form Temporary Prosthesis and Post Operative Bras and Accessories. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £5,000,000 to £8,000,000 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 over the total Framework Agreement term is £20,000,000 to £32,000,000.

More information

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The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants will be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission:
ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) to cover all segments of the Applicant's (and the product's) supply chain. This should include but not be limited to manufacturing storage and distribution. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. If such certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain.
The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC) intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.
The Framework Agreement between NHSSC and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.
Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of £5,000,000 to £8,000,000 for this contract award, this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the Framework Agreement consider necessary to provide suitable requirements.
NHSSC 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/bulk buy initiatives.
NHSSC 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 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. Only NHSSC can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.
NHSSC is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right not to as part of any future tender process. Further information in respect of the lot strategy will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement.
As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHSSC would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI).
Candidates wishing to complete the RFI must register their expression of interest. The RFI document will then be sent via the Intenda Messaging Centre.
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About the buyer

Contact name

James Vickers

Address

Don Valley House
Saville Street East
Sheffield
S4 7UQ
England

Email

james.vickers2@supplychain.nhs.uk