SECTION I: CONTRACTING AUTHORITY
I.1)NAME, ADDRESSES AND CONTACT POINT(S)NHS Supply Chain
NHS Supply Chain Unit 5 Telford Court Chester Gates Dunkirk Trading Estate
Attn: Chris Williams
CH1 6LT Chester
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel. +44 1244582821
E-mail:
Fax +44 1244852633
Internet address(es)
General address of the contracting authority www.supplychain.nhs.uk
Further information can be obtained at: NHS Supply Chain acting as agent for NHS Business Services Authority
NHS Supply Chain Unit 5 Telford Court Chester Gates Dunkirk Trading Estate
CH1 6LT Chester
UNITED KINGDOM
Internet: http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained at: NHS Supply Chain acting as agent for NHS Business Services Authority
NHS Supply Chain Unit 5 Telford Court Chester Gates Dunkirk Trading Estate
CH1 6LT Chester
UNITED KINGDOM
Internet: http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: NHS Supply Chain acting as agent for NHS Business Services Authority
NHS Supply Chain Unit 5 Telford Court Chester Gates Dunkirk Trading Estate
CH1 6LT Chester
UNITED KINGDOM
Internet: http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/
I.2)TYPE OF THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY AND MAIN ACTIVITY OR ACTIVITIESNational or federal agency/office
Health
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities Yes
SECTION II: OBJECT OF THE CONTRACT
II.1)DESCRIPTION
II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authorityLaboratory Consumables.
II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performanceSupplies
Purchase
Main place of delivery Various locations in UK.
NUTS code UK
II.1.3)The notice involvesThe establishment of a framework agreement
II.1.4)Information on framework agreementFramework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged 80
Duration of the framework agreement: Duration in year(s): 2
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
estimated cost excluding VAT
Range: between 38 000 000,00 and 49 000 000,00 GBP
II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase(s)Laboratory consumables:
- bags,
- bottles & caps,
- cell culture & biology,
- containers,
- diagnostic manual tests,
- drug destruction kits,
- general laboratory consumables,
- glassware,
- histopathology blades,
- histopathology consumables,
- laboratory chemicals & reagents,
- liquid handling,
- loops & spreaders,
- sample transport,
- storage,
- bacterial & viral swab systems / kits,
- 24 hour urine collection,
- pH indicator strips,
- blood collection / ESR tubes.
II.1.6)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)38000000, 33141600, 39225700, 33698000, 33793000, 33910000, 33141411, 33696300, 33694000, 33696500, 38437100, 38437110, 60000000, 38911000, 38912000, 33124131
II.1.7)Contract covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)Yes
II.1.8)Division into lotsYes
tenders should be submitted for one or more lots
II.1.9)Variants will be acceptedYes
II.2)QUANTITY OR SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT
II.2.1)Total quantity or scopePrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of [x] to [x] for this contract award this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements.
II.2.2)OptionsYes
description of these options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend for a maximum of 24 months in addition to the initial two year period upon review.
II.3)DURATION OF THE CONTRACT OR TIME-LIMIT FOR COMPLETIONDuration in months: 24 (from the award of the contract)
INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 1 TITLE Bags1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONLaboratory bags including specimen and autoclave bags.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV) 3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 300 000 GBP and 900 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 300 000,00 and 900 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 2 TITLE Bottles & Caps1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONLaboratory bottles including Wash, Narrow Mouth, Wide Mouth, Screw Neck and Dropper.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV) 3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 800 000 GBP and 1 400 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 800 000,00 and 1 400 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 3 TITLE Cell Culture & Biology1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONCell Culture & biology consumable products including Chamber Slides, Dishes & Plates (all tissue cultured).
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV) 3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 500 000 GBP and 1 400 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 500 000,00 and 1 400 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 4 TITLE Containers1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONSpecimen containers.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV) 3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 10 000 000 GBP and 10 600 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. Three tenderers will be appointed to supply the polystyrene products in this lot and three Tenderers will be appointed to supply the polypropylene products within this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 10 000 000,00 and 10 600 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 5 TITLE Diagnostic Manual Tests1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONTests which can be carried out at the point of care (with the patient). Examples include pregnancy, cholesterol, HIV and malaria.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV) 3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 5 600 000 GBP and 6 200 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 5 200 000,00 and 6 200 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 6 TITLE Drug Destruction Kits1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONDrug Destruction, Drug Denaturing, Controlled Drug Destruction, doop kits.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV) 3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 1 600 000 GBP and 2 200 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 1 600 000,00 and 2 200 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 7 TITLE General Laboratory Consumables1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONConsumable products / items suitable for use in a laboratory including test tubes, trays, tape and spatulas.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV) 3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 1 700 000 GBP and 2 300 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 1 700 000,00 and 2 300 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 8 TITLE Glassware1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONLaboratory glassware including beakers, cylinders, flasks and joints.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV) 3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 500 000 GBP and 1 100 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 500 000,00 and 1 100 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETIONDuration in months: 24 (from the award of the contract)
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 9 TITLE Histopathology Blades1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONHistopathology Blades.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV) 3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 700 000 GBP and 1 200 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements.
All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 700 000,00 and 1 200 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 10 TITLE Histopathology Consumables1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONHistopathology Consumables such as microscope slides, cassettes and coverslips.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV) 3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 1 200 000 GBP and 1 800 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 1 200 000,00 and 1 800 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 11 TITLE Laboratory Chemicals & Reagents1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONLaboratory Chemicals & Reagents.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)33694000, 33696300, 33696500
3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 2 000 000 GBP and 2 600 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 2 000 000,00 and 2 600 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 12 TITLE Liquid Handling1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONLiquid handling including pipettes, pipette tips and stands.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)38437000, 38437100, 38437110, 38437120
3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 400 000 GBP and 1 000 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 400 000,00 and 1 000 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 13 TITLE Loops & Spreaders1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONLoops & Spreaders.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV) 3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 300 000 GBP and 900 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 300 000,00 and 900 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 14 TITLE Sample Transport1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONSample Transportation of laboratory products including mailing.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)33000000, 30199240, 38000000
3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 500 000 GBP and 1 300 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 500 000,00 and 1 300 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 15 TITLE Storage1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONStorage including racks, drawers and boxes.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)33000000, 30199240, 38000000
3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 300 000 GBP and 900 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 300 000,00 and 900 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 16 TITLE Bacterial & Viral Swab Systems / Kits1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONBacterial & Viral Swab Systems / Kits including dry, gel media and liquid media swabs.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV) 3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 10 000 000 GBP and 11 000 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 10 000 000,00 and 11 000 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 17 TITLE 24 Hour Urine Collection Containers1)SHORT DESCRIPTION24 Hour Urine Collection Containers
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV) 3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 550 000 GBP and 1 350 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 550 000,00 and 1 350 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 18 TITLE pH indicator Strips1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONPH indicator Strips.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV) 3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 500 000 GBP and 1 000 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 500 000,00 and 1 000 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 19 TITLE Blood Collection Tubes / ESR Tubes1)SHORT DESCRIPTIONBlood collection tubes including plastic, glass with and without anticoagulant.
2)COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV) 3)QUANTITY OR SCOPEPrecise quantities are unknown and will also depend on the number of suppliers appointed. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of between 500 000 GBP and 1 500 000 GBP for this lot this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the framework consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. All tenderers who reach a minimum hurdle of 60 % based on their financial and non-financial responses will be awarded to this Lot.
Excluding VAT
Range between 500 000,00 and 1 500 000,00 GBP
4)INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION
5)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
SECTION III: LEGAL, ECONOMIC, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
III.1)CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE CONTRACT
III.1.1)Deposits and guarantees requiredParent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the contract documents.
III.1.2)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions regulating themPlease see tender documents.
III.1.3)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awardedThe 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.1.4)Other particular conditions to which the performance of the contract is subjectNo
III.2)CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
III.2.1)Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registersInformation and formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met: Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information:
This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/.
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:
If not already registered, candidates should register on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/.
Expression of interest:
Once registered, candidates must express their interest as follows:
Login to the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal.
Select the NHS Supply Chain link on the Management Console.
Select the "+” symbol to the left of the "My Official Journal European Union Notices”. Select the "+” next to ‘OJEU Notices’ and then again when the sign is next to 'OJEU Notices’ to make all available notices visible.
Select the required notice by placing the cursor over the name of the notice and then left clicking once on the name.
After reading the notice, enable the expression of interest tick-box at the bottom of the notice, click on the "Save Details” button and close the form.
Now select the 'ISS Communities' tab at the top left of the page. Follow step c above. There should be a "+" next to the notice you expressed the interest in. That will now drop down to 'My tenders' or 'My PQQ'.
The tender or PQQ linked to the OJEU notice will become visible by clicking on the "+” next to the My Tenders or My PQQ link.
For tenders:
Clicking on the tender heading will open the next screen. Look to the middle of the page for a heading called 'An eRS data package'.
Left click once on the file called eRSXX.ZIP (where XX denotes the tender number) to download the tender package that contains the complete response information. This package must only be opened using the eRS application which can be downloaded from the http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ website.
Using the eRS application, follow the instructions and complete the responses.
The response MUST be submitted via the internet method as prescribed in the eRS application.
In the event that the notice refers to a PQQ:
Clicking on the name of the PQQ will open a 'Pre Qualification Questionnaire' page. Read through and then select 'Save Details' at the bottom of the page. The word "Attachment” next to the icon needs to be clicked on and then the attachment window will appear allowing you to respond to the questions and add attachments as required.
The response is submitted when the "Save Details” button is clicked. The responses can be submitted as many times as required until the closing time for the event.
Helpdesk.
For any support in submitting your expression of interest or tender response please contact the eTendering Help-desk at +44 08454687877 or http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/. There are a number of quick help guides available on the portal. Reading these will assist the supplier in completing and submitting their responses.
III.2.2)Economic and financial capacity
III.2.3)Technical capacity
III.2.4)Reserved contractsNo
III.3)CONDITIONS SPECIFIC TO SERVICES CONTRACTS
III.3.1)Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
III.3.2)Legal entities should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service
SECTION IV: PROCEDURE
IV.1)TYPE OF PROCEDURE
IV.1.1)Type of procedureOpen
IV.1.2)Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate
IV.1.3)Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue
IV.2)AWARD CRITERIA
IV.2.1)Award criteriaThe most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document
IV.2.2)An electronic auction will be usedYes
An electronic auction (e-auction) may be used to award all or part of the requirements. The use of e-auctions may also be an option as part of any mini competition process.
IV.3)ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting authority
IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contractNo
IV.3.3)Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documentsPayable documents No
IV.3.4)Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate1.8.2011 - 15:00
IV.3.5)Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
IV.3.6)Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn upEnglish.
IV.3.7)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tenderDuration in days 90 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.3.8)Conditions for opening tendersDate: 2.8.2011 - 09:00
Place
As in abovementioned I.1.
Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders Yes
Only the NHS Supply Chain contract owner or delegate.
SECTION VI: COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
VI.1)THIS IS A RECURRENT PROCUREMENTNo
VI.2)CONTRACT RELATED TO A PROJECT AND/OR PROGRAMME FINANCED BY EU FUNDSNo
VI.3)ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlease note that the number of maximum suppliers as set out in II.1.4 is provided as an estimate only. Tenderers should refer to section 3.5 of the Invitation to Tender for details of the scores which tenderers will need to obtain in order to be appointed to the Framework Agreement. NHS Supply Chain reserves, therefore, the right to appoint more suppliers to the Framework Agreement in the event that more than 80 reach the minimum score for appointment which is set out in the ITT. Tenderers should note that for all Lots contained within this tender it is anticipated that a minimum of three suppliers will be appointed to each Lots other than Lot 3 where three Tenderers will be appointed to supply the polystyrene products in this lot and three Tenderers will be appointed to supply the polypropylene products within this Lot. Tenderers should therefore note that they may be appointed across one or a number of these Lots. 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 and/or services identified in the tender documents 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 and/or services identified as Direct Contract Products in the tender documents 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. For Direct Contract Products the Supplier will be required to report to and pay a direct contract management fee to NHS Supply Chain as detailed in the tender documents. Non-Direct Contract Products As set out in the tender documents Direct Contract Products As set out in the tender documents 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 incurred by those expressing an interest in 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 http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ using the Message Centre facility linked to this particular contract notice.
VI.4)PROCEDURES FOR APPEAL
VI.4.1)Body responsible for appeal proceduresRefer to point VI.4.2
Body responsible for mediation procedures
Not applicable
VI.4.2)Lodging of appealsPrecise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: Any appeals under this process should be addressed to the contact in point I.1.
VI.4.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained
VI.5)DATE OF DISPATCH OF THIS NOTICE:21.6.2011