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Anaesthesia Systems Ventilator Equipment and Related Accessoris

Prior information notice

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
NHS Supply Chain acting as agent for NHS Business Services Authority
For the attention of: Fiona Kinnison
WF6 1TL Normanton
UNITED KINGDOM
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/ISS

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:
Anaesthesia Systems Ventilator Equipment and Related Accessoris
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 supplies or services:
This Framework Agreement is a renewal of a previous exercise which is due to expire in February 2014. The new Framework will amalgamate the current Anaesthesia Equipment and Related Products Framework Agreement with the Ventilator Equipment and Related Accessories Framework Agreement.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 20 000 000 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 ( including extension options over a 2+2 term) is GBP 90 000 000.
Estimated cost excluding VAT:
Range: between 70 000 000 and 90 000 000 GBP

Lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.5)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

39714100, 33172000, 33172100, 33661100, 33172200

II.6)Scheduled date for start of award procedures
3.1.2014
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 OJEU notice and it is that notice to which potential applicants 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 applicants not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.
It is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of £ 70 000 000 to £90 000 000 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 applicants 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. 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 below 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 below
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.
For Direct Contract Products 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
Anaesthesia systems including MRI-compatible and low to high acuity machines;
Ventilator equipment ranging from basic & comprehensive transport ventilators to Intensive Care and Neonatal ventilators
Non-Direct Contract Products
Consumables Spares and Accessories for use alongside Anaesthesia equipment and Ventilator equipment.
Please note the product list above is not exhaustive and NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to amend the range of products in this procurement based on discussions with clinical staff applicants and industry.
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 Fiona Kinnison via http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS.

In addition NHS Supply Chain anticipates holding pre-tender meetings with applicants during May and June 2013. If you would like to attend this event please contact Fiona Kinnison via http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS to register your attendance.

Information about lots

Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 1 Lot title: Ventilator Equipment and Related Accessories
1)Short description:
Ventilator equipment ranging from basic & comprehensive transport ventilators to Intensive Care and Neonatal ventilators

2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

39714100, 33172200

3)Quantity or scope:
"Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £8 750 000 to £ 11 250 000 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.
"
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 2 Lot title: Anaesthesia Equipment and Related Accessories
1)Short description:
Anaesthesia systems including MRI-compatible and low to high acuity machines

2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

33172000, 33172100, 33661100

3)Quantity or scope:
"Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £8 750 000 to £ 11 250 000 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.
"
5)Additional information about lots:

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:
2.5.2013