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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL)

Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG

Contact

Daniel Deeringer

Email

danny [at] procommercialltd.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI4 - Inner London – East

Internet address(es)

Main address

Buyer's address

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

Additional information can be obtained from another address:

NHS Supply Chain

Building 3, Carrwood Park, Swillington Common Farm

Leeds

LS15 4LG

Contact

Daniel Deeringer

Email

danny [at] procommercialltd.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKE42 - Leeds

Internet address(es)

Main address

Buyer's address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

National or federal Agency/Office

I.5) Main activity

Health

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Decontamination Capital Equipment and Associated Accessories and Services

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Capital Decontamination Equipment, for Central Decontamination Units (CDU), Endoscopy Decontamination Units (EDU), and Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment.

Lot 1:Endoscopy Decontamination Units

Lot 2:Central Decontamination Units

Lot 3:Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £20,000,000 to £40,000,000 for 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 (including any extension options) is £80,000,000, including growth.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £80,000,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
3

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Endoscopy Decontamination Units

Lot No

Lot 1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices
• 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UK - United Kingdom

Main site or place of performance

Various Locations in the UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide Capital Decontamination Equipment for an EDU, for example: Endoscope Washer Disinfector and Drying/Storage Cabinets, and to include delivery, installation and commissioning.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Supply / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Warranty & Repairs / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: Social values / Weighting: 10

Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 40

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £6,600,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further 24 Months

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Central Decontamination Units

Lot No

Lot 2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
• 33191100 - Steriliser
• 33191110 - Autoclaves

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UK - United Kingdom

Main site or place of performance

Various Locations in the UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide Capital Decontamination Equipment for an EDU, for example: Endoscope Washer Disinfector and Drying/Storage Cabinets, and to include delivery, installation and commisioning.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Supply / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Warranty & Repairs / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: Social values / Weighting: 10

Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 40

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £6,600,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further 24 Months

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment

Lot No

Lot 3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 42912000 - Liquid filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus
• 42912300 - Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water
• 42924730 - Pressurised water cleaning apparatus

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UK - United Kingdom

Main site or place of performance

Various Locations in the UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide Capital Decontamination Equipment for an EDU, for example: Endoscope Washer Disinfector and Drying/Storage Cabinets, and to include delivery, installation and commisioning.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Supply / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Support / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Warranty & Repairs / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: Social values / Weighting: 10

Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 40

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £6,600,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further 24 Months

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

This Lot is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months

Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Applicants should refer to II.I.6 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.

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 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 into contracts under it.

The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier, however 1) NHS Supply Chain, 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework or any of the organisations described at Clause 1.9, Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement (Attachment 4a) will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Applicant for any of the Goods and/or Services available under the Framework. Contracts placed under the Framework Agreement through the Direct Route of Supply, by parties other than SCCL, are between the relevant party and the Applicant and SCCL is not a party to those contracts. Such contracts may arise after a mini competition process and Applicants should note that only SCCL will be entitled to reopen competition under the Framework Agreement unless express written consent to alternative arrangements is provided by SCCL.

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 established on a non-exclusive basis. Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be priced in sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be considered a contract made in England according to English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. NHS Supply Chain is not liable for any costs (including any third party costs fees or expenses incurred by those expressing an interest, participating or tendering for this contract opportunity. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to terminate the procurement process (or part of it), to change the basis of and the procedures for the procurement process at any time, or to procure the subject matter of the contract by alternative means if it appears that it can be more advantageously procured by alternative means. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted. All communications must be made through NHS Supply Chain's eTendering portal at using the Message Centre facility linked to this particular contract notice.

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents.

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to require groupings of entities to take a particular form, or to require one party to undertake primary legal liability or to require that each party undertakes joint and several liability.

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

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.

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 26

IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction

An electronic auction will be used

Additional information about electronic auction

Although an electronic auction will not be used to award all or part of the requirements of the Framework Agreement the use of eAuctions may be an option as part of any contracts awarded under the Framework Agreement.

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-017758

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

3 September 2024

Local time

3:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 8 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

4 September 2024

Local time

9:00am

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information:

This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at

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 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 .

— Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers.

— Select from the following ITTs:

ITT_1403 - Decontamination Capital Equipment & Associated Accessories and Services

ITT_1404 - Lot 1 Endoscopy Decontamination Unit

ITT_1405 - Lot 2 Central Decontamination Unit

ITT_1406 - Lot 3 Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment

Please note: you must respond to ITT_1403 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 [at] jaggaer.com Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

N/A

N/A

Country

United Kingdom

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Country

United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)