United Kingdom-Normanton: Orthopaedic supplies

Type of document: Pre-information procedures
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2017/S 035-064070/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not applicable
Regulation of procurement: EU – with participation by GPA countries
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Prior information notice without call for competition
Supplies
Directive 2004/18/EC
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name addresses and contact point(s):
NHS Supply Chain acting as agent for NHS Business Services Authority
Foxbridge Way
Normanton
Postal code: WF6 1TL
United Kingdom
For the attention of: Beth Hey NUTS Code UKE4
Phone: +44 7718272203
Email: beth.hey@supplychain.nhs.uk
Fax: +44 1924328744
Internet Address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: www.supplychain.nhs.uk
Further information can be obtained from: NHS Supply Chain acting as agent for NHS Business Services Authority
Internet address:

I.2) Type of the contracting authority:
National or federal agency/office
I.3) Main activity: Health
I.4) Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities/entities:
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: Yes
Section II.B: Object of the contract (Supplies or services):
II.1) Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority/entity:
‘Immobilisation and Associated Products’.
II.2) Type of contract and place of delivery or of performance:
Supplies
‘Various locations in UK’.
Nuts code: UK
II.3) Information on framework agreement:
II.4) Short description of nature and quantity or value of suppliers or services:
‘Immobilisation and Associated Products including but may not be limited to; casting tapes — fibreglass non-fibreglass and flexible casting tapes plaster of paris (P.O.P) casting accessories including hinges liners cast removers edging and pretape traction kits foam padded slings synthetic acute splinting systems undercast padding stockinettes and alternative casting products.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 11 100 000 GBP and 17 500 000 GBP 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 (including any extension options) are based on that initial expenditure.
Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of 44 400 000 GBP to 70 000 000 GBP 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.
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 44 400 000 and 70 000 000 GBP
The contract is divided into lots: Yes. Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
II.5) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV):
33141700, 33141115, 33141760, 39541220
II.6) Scheduled date for start of award procedures:
II.7) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): YES
II.8) Additional information:
‘The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain 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 NHS Supply Chain 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.
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.
NHS Supply Chain 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.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants will be required to include evidence of this certification 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.
As part of its pre-tender strategy NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the Request for Information document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please follow the below instructions;
Candidates wishing to complete the Request for Information must register their expression of interest. The Request for Information document will then be sent via the Intenda Messaging Centre.
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 the “Supplier Dashboard” icon and select “Prior Information Notice” towards the top right of the screen to open the list of new Prior Information Notices.
Expression of interest.
— View PIN content by clicking on the “VIEW NOTICE” button for the procurement event. This opens a PDF document.
— Express an interest by clicking on the “EXPRESS INTEREST” button.
Request for information document.
— The Request for Information Document will then be sent to you via the Intenda Messaging Centre.
— Applicants will then have 4 weeks from the dispatch of this notice to complete and return the Request for Information document.
In addition NHS Supply Chain anticipates holding pre-tender meetings with suppliers. If you would like to attend this event please contact Beth Hey via to register your attendance.
Estimated date of publication of contract notice is to be advised.’.

Information about lots

Lot No: 1; Lot title: Bandage Plaster of Paris and Related Products
1) Short description: Bandage Plaster of Paris (P.O.P) to include rolls and slabs.
2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV):
3) Quantity or scope:
‘Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 2 000 000 GBP to 3 000 000 GBP 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’.
4) Indication about different date for start of award procedures and/or duration of contract:
5) Additional information about lots:
‘NUTS Code: UK’.

Lot No: 2; Lot title: Padded Supports (Slings)
1) Short description: Padded Supports (Slings).
2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV):
3) Quantity or scope:
‘Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 1 000 000 GBP to 1 500 000 GBP 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.’.
4) Indication about different date for start of award procedures and/or duration of contract:
5) Additional information about lots:
‘NUTS Code: UK’.

Lot No: 3; Lot title: Casting Tapes
1) Short description: Casting Tapes to include fibreglass non-fibreglass and flexible casting tapes.
2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV):
3) Quantity or scope:
‘Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 4 000 000 GBP to 6 000 000 GBP 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.’.
4) Indication about different date for start of award procedures and/or duration of contract:
5) Additional information about lots:
‘NUTS Code: UK’.

Lot No: 4; Lot title: Kit Traction
1) Short description: Kit Traction products.
2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV):
3) Quantity or scope:
‘Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 100 000 GBP to 150 000 GBP 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.’.
4) Indication about different date for start of award procedures and/or duration of contract:
5) Additional information about lots:
‘NUTS Code: UK’.

Lot No: 5; Lot title: Synthetic Acute Splint Systems
1) Short description: Synthetic Acute Splint Systems.
2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV):
3) Quantity or scope:
‘Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 150 000 GBP to 250 000 GBP 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’.
4) Indication about different date for start of award procedures and/or duration of contract:
5) Additional information about lots:
‘NUTS Code: UK’.

Lot No: 6; Lot title: Undercast Padding
1) Short description: Undercast Padding to include natural synthetic sterile and waterproof.
2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV):
3) Quantity or scope:
‘Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 3 000 000 GBP to 4 000 000 GBP 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.’.
4) Indication about different date for start of award procedures and/or duration of contract:
5) Additional information about lots:
‘NUTS Code: UK’.

Lot No: 7; Lot title: Stockinettes
1) Short description: Stockinettes to include cotton polyester and sterile.
2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV):
3) Quantity or scope:
‘Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 600 000 GBP to 800 000 GBP 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’.
4) Indication about different date for start of award procedures and/or duration of contract:
5) Additional information about lots:
‘NUTS Code: UK’.

Lot No: 8; Lot title: Alternative Casting Products
1) Short description: Alternative Casting Products.
2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV):
3) Quantity or scope:
‘Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 100 000 GBP to 200 000 GBP 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. ’.
4) Indication about different date for start of award procedures and/or duration of contract:
5) Additional information about lots:
‘NUTS Code: UK’.

Lot No: 9; Lot title: Casting Accessories
1) Short description: Casting accessories to include hinges liners cast removers and edging and pre tape and other associated products.
2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV):
3) Quantity or scope:
‘Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 150 000 GBP to 250 000 GBP 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’.
4) Indication about different date for start of award procedures and/or duration of contract:
5) Additional information about lots:
‘NUTS Code: UK’.

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions relating to the contract:
III.1.1) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
‘N/A’.
III.2) Conditions for participation:
III.2.1) Information about reserved contracts:

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about European Union funds:
VI.2) Additional information:
VI.3) Information on general regulatory framework:
VI.4) Date of dispatch of this notice: 16.02.2017