Prosthetic Limb Components
Prior information notice
Supplies
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)
NHS Supply Chain acting as agent for NHS Business Services Authority
NHS Supply Chain, Foxbridge Way
For the attention of: Victoria Armitage
WF6 1TL Normanton
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 7919014222
E-mail:
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: http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/
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
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:
Prosthetic Limb Components
II.2)Type of contract and place of delivery or of performance
Supplies
Various locations in UK.
Various locations in UK.
NUTS code UK
II.3)Information on framework agreement
II.4)Short description of nature and quantity or value of supplies or services:
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 7 000 000 to GBP 9 000 000 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.
Estimated cost excluding VAT:
Range: between 40 000 000 and 60 000 000 GBP
Estimated cost excluding VAT:
Range: between 40 000 000 and 60 000 000 GBP
II.5)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
33184000, 33141750, 33183200
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 Applicants 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 £40 000 000 to £60 000 000 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.
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/bulk buy initiatives.
The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Applicant 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 Applicant for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework.
The Applicant will be required to report to and pay a direct contract management fee to NHS Supply Chain as detailed in the tender documents.
Direct Contract Products:
Conventional Limbs
Covering for Artificial Limbs
Feet and Ankles
Hips
Knees
Liners
Myo Electrics
Prosthetic Socks
Silicone Cosmesis
Structural Components.
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.
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.
- 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:
Expression of interest.
- View Contract Notice 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."
The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful Applicants 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 £40 000 000 to £60 000 000 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.
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/bulk buy initiatives.
The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Applicant 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 Applicant for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework.
The Applicant will be required to report to and pay a direct contract management fee to NHS Supply Chain as detailed in the tender documents.
Direct Contract Products:
Conventional Limbs
Covering for Artificial Limbs
Feet and Ankles
Hips
Knees
Liners
Myo Electrics
Prosthetic Socks
Silicone Cosmesis
Structural Components.
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.
As part of its pre-tender strategy NHS Supply Chain anticipates engaging with Applicants of these products. If you would like to speak with NHS Supply Chain in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please contact Victoria Armitage via http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/
NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with Applicants of these products via a Request for Information (RFI) as part of its pre-tender strategy. 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 http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/ 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 http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/
- Click on the ‘Supplier Dashboard' icon to open the list of new procurement events.Expression of interest.
- View Contract Notice 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."
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:
8.2.2013