Framework for the Supply of Textile Healthcare Products (THP) (R3)

This is a call for competition to establish a Multi Lot Framework of key suppliers to supply Textile Healthcare Products (THP) to the Contracting Authority’s manufacturing site at Seaton Delaval in the North East of England. This Framework Agreement can be accessed by: Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd (the Authority) a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The Framework comprises of 7 Lots: LOT NUMBER and LOT TITLE 1 Component parts used in the manufacture of Sterile Surgical Gowns & Drapes, Single Use Sterile/Non-Sterile Drapes 2 Component parts used in the manufacture of Non-Sterile Isolation Gowns & Aprons 3 Component parts used in the manufacture of Scrub Tops and Trousers, Smart Scrubs, Pillows (Standard and Small), Waffle Summers Blankets, Heavy Weight Blankets, Bed Sheets (Flat, Top and Cot), Dressing Gowns, Male Pyjamas, Female Night Dresses, Posy Mitts, Kit Bags, Window Curtains, Slipperets (Grip Socks), Patient Gowns, Reusable Warmup Jacket, Reusable Sterile Gowns, Knitted Underwear, Threads 4 Component parts used in the manufacture of Theatre caps, Hoods, Disposable Warm Up Jackets, Disposable Scrubs, Patient Examination Gowns 5 Component parts used in the manufacture of soft furnishing items and furniture to meet healthcare & domestic contract regulations. 6 Components parts used in the manufacture of Type II R Masks 7 Supply of an anti-viral & anti-bacterial solution that captures and eradicate >99% of viruses and microorganisms, including COVID-19, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, and E. Coli in 10 mins contact time. The product must be non-cytotoxic and safe for human use and not contain heavy metals or utilise metallic ions Tenders will be evaluated as follows: Selection Questionnaire Quality Evaluation Commercial evaluation Each tender will be evaluated based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) based on the following: Quality 60% and Price 40% All components will be evaluated individually in accordance with the above criteria. To be successful in gaining a place on the Framework Agreement, a combined minimum Quality/Cost score of 60% must be achieved against each component bid for, subject to passing all stages of the evaluation process. The Contracting Authority makes no guarantee as to the volumes of business or any business on offer and any figures / quantities / volumes stated are indicative and there for guidance only for costing purposes. Call Offs for Goods/Services under the framework will be made either via a direct award or a further competition depending on the requirement and the scope of the services, and solely at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. Further information in relation to call off criteria can be found within Schedule 7 of the Call- Off Terms and Conditions. Further details of the Contracting Authority’s requirements under the Contract and other relevant information are detailed in the Specification at Schedule 2.