Anaesthesia Systems Ventilator Equipment and Related Accessoris
Prior information notice
Supplies
Section I: Contracting authority
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
Section II.B: Object of the contract (Supplies or services)
Various locations in UK.
NUTS code UK
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: yes39714100, 33172000, 33172100, 33661100, 33172200
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 Accessories39714100, 33172200
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33172000, 33172100, 33661100
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Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Section VI: Complementary information