Official UK procurement notice
External Breast Prosthesis and Chest Support
Authority: NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL) (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Framework Agreement will look to include the following range of products: whole breast prostheses, partial breast prostheses, soft form and leisure breast prostheses, bras and accessories for bras and prostheses. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 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. The estimated value over the total framework agreement term is 7 000 000 GBP
CPV: Breast prostheses · External breast prostheses
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 16 suppliers · 10 bids on the busiest of 2 lots (0.6 per place) · 10 appointed
- Electronic auction
Although an electronic auction will not be used to award all or part of the requirements of the Framework Agreement the use of eAuctions may be an option as part of any contracts awarded under the Framework Agreement.
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 2 and win at most 2 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1External breast prostheses and accessoriesAwardedPublished value£6,000,000
Whole and Partial breast protheses including soft forms, leisure prosthesis, nipples, and prosthesis accessories. These products are made from various materials and designed to simulate the appearance of breast tissue and is typically fitted within a brassiere.
Lot #2Chest support garments and brasAwardedPublished value£1,000,000
Post operative, prosthesis and compression bras and chest support garments and bra accessories. These undergarments or reinforced wraps are designed to support and /or contour the breast or chest after surgical intervention.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (5)
- Supply Chain Resilience: 15%
- Customer Service, Support and Relationship Management: 10%
- price: 50%
- Social Value Fighting Climate Change: 10%
- Social Value Equal Opportunity: 15%
Published award criteria (5)
- Supply Chain Resilience: 15
- Customer Service, Support and Relationship Management: 10
- Social Value Fighting Climate Change: 10
- Social Value Equal Opportunity: 15
- Price: 50
- Suitability
Applicants should refer to II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual Lots across the Framework Agreement.
Applicants may bid for one, more than one or all of the Lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this.
The term of contracts formed under the Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself.
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 initiatives.
NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions.
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.
Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding the estimate indicated at II.2.1, NHS Supply Chain doe…
- Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “External Breast Prosthesis and Chest Support” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 16 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes
- First published
- 6 Dec 2023, 16:21 GMT
- Last source update
- 1 Aug 2024, 09:22 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 16 Jan 2024 – …
- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-024066- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-042233Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
The Framework Agreement includes obligations with respect to environmental issues and a requirement for successful suppliers to comply with the NHS Supply Chain Code of Conduct.
- Review procedure
Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)
Publisher note: Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// 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. 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// 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 https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// . — Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers. — Select from the following ITTs: ITT_1149 - Lot 1 - External Breast Prostheses and Accessories ITT_1150 - Lot 2 - Chest Support Garments and Bras Please note: you must respond to ITT_1124 - External Breast Prosthesis and Chest Support In addition to any lots you intend to respond to. — Click on Express Interest. — If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond. Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard. For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: [email protected]
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 15 Jan 2024, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 210 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 16 Jan 2024, 09:00 GMT
Timeline
15 Jan 2024 → 1 Aug 2024 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown15 Jan 2024, 15:00 GMT
- Bids opened16 Jan 2024, 09:00 GMT
- Notice published1 Aug 2024, 09:22 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete1 Aug 2024, 09:22 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
External breast prostheses and accessories
- Signed
- 2 Jul 2024
- Value
- £6,000,000
- Status
- active
Chest support garments and bras
- Signed
- 2 Jul 2024
- Value
- £1,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · External breast prostheses and accessories | 6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad | 6 | — | — |
| 2 · Chest support garments and bras | 10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad | 10 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- N/AReview body
- Not ApplicableReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
10 commercial parties on the notice- Amoena (UK) LimitedFramework contractor
- Anita UK LtdFramework contractor
- Boost Innovations LtdFramework contractor
- EurosurgicalFramework contractor
- Iskus Health UK LtdFramework contractor
- Medalin LimitedFramework contractor
- Nagor LtdFramework contractor
- Thuasne UK LtdFramework contractor
- Trulife LimitedFramework contractor
- Womanzone (UK) LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria