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Published 4 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Infusion Pumps Administration Sets and Associated Products

Official notice

Authority: NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL) (NHS & healthcare)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement10 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitableMax 5 lots to bidMax 5 lots per supplier
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33)Industrial machinery (42) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£332,000,000total for 10 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 6 Jan 2022awarded 10 May 2022
Lots 10max 5 won per supplier · max 5 to bid

What is being bought10 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for the procurement of Infusion Pumps Administration Sets and Associated Products to provide the intravenous delivery of solutions and bloods to a patient. This will include but not limited to:

  1. Electrical and battery-operated infusion pumps, examples include volumetric pumps, syringe pumps, patient-controlled analgesia pumps, anaesthetic pumps, epidural pumps;
  2. Pump Dedicated Administration Sets
  3. Gravity Administration Sets – examples include solution, blood and burette sets.
  4. Disposable Infusion Pumps; and
  5. Infusion Rate Monitor

It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of £135,000,000 to £166,00,000.

CPV: Administration sets · Devices and instruments for infusion · Devices and instruments for transfusion · Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion · Infusion pumps · Infusion supplies · Medical equipments · Pumps for medical use

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 15 suppliers · 18 bids received (1.2 per place) · 27 appointed (full)
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 (10)Procurement structure

10 lots · 5 with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 5 and win at most 5 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £6,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Electrical and Battery-Operated Infusion PumpsPublished value£24,000,000

This Lot is for the supply of electrical and battery powered infusion pumps for the administration of fluids, drugs, blood and nutrients. Pump types include, but are not limited to;

  • Volumetric pumps;
  • Syringe pumps;
  • Anaesthetic/ TIVA pumps;
  • Patient controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps;
  • Epidural pumps;
  • Ambulatory volumetric pumps;
  • Regional analgesia pumps;
  • Ambulatory syringe drivers; and
  • Associated Accessories. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £20,000,000 to £24,000,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £48,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.
Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months.Variant bids: allowed
33100000 Medical equipments33194000 Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion33194100 Devices and instruments for infusion33194110 Infusion pumps33194200 Devices and instruments for transfusion42122410 Pumps for medical use
Lot #2Pump Dedicated Administration SetsPublished value£90,000,000

This Lot is for the supply of administration sets which are dedicated to specific manufacturer’s volumetric pumps. Products within this Lot will include:

  • Solution sets;
  • Oncology sets;
  • Blood sets;
  • Burette sets;
  • Epidural sets;
  • Medication cassettes;
  • Patient Controlled Analgesia sets;
  • Specialist sets; and
  • Secondary sets. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £80,000,000 to £90,000,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £180,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.
Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months.Variant bids: allowed
33141624 Administration sets33194000 Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion33194100 Devices and instruments for infusion33194120 Infusion supplies
Lot #3Gravity Administration SetsPublished value£40,000,000

This lot is for the supply of gravity administration sets. They are a device used as part of a system to administer and filter blood and/or blood components to a patient. Products within this lot will include:

  • Gravity solution sets;
  • Gravity blood sets;
  • Gravity burette sets;
  • Gravity blood and blood derivatives;
  • Specialty sets; and
  • Gravity secondary sets. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £30,000,000 to £40,000,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £80,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.
Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months.Variant bids: allowed
33141624 Administration sets33194000 Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion33194100 Devices and instruments for infusion33194120 Infusion supplies
Lot #4Disposable Infusion Pumpsceiling above

This lot is for the supply of non-electronic infusion pumps designed to provide ambulatory infusion therapy including local anaesthetics, analgesics, and antibiotics. They can have a bolus function and a continuous or adjustable basal rate. These pumps will be available in a variety of fill volumes, for example 100ml, 270ml and 400ml etc. Products in this lot include;

  • Continuous single rate pumps;
  • Continuous multi rate pumps;
  • Intermittent pumps; and
  • Disposable infusion pump accessories. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £3,000,000 to £6,000,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £12,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.
Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months.Variant bids: allowed
33141624 Administration sets33194000 Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion33194100 Devices and instruments for infusion33194120 Infusion supplies
Lot #5Infusion Rate Monitorceiling above

This lot is for the supply of infusion rate monitors which are devices that support the monitoring of infusion rates of a gravity infusion set with or without software capablity. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £2,000,000 to £6,000,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £12,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months.Variant bids: allowed
33194100 Devices and instruments for infusion33194120 Infusion supplies
Lot #6Electrical and Battery-operated Infusion PumpsCancelledLot estimate not published

This Lot is for the supply of electrical and battery powered infusion pumps for the administration of fluids, drugs, blood and nutrients. Pump types include, but are not limited to;

  • Volumetric pumps;
  • Syringe pumps;
  • Anaesthetic/ TIVA pumps;
  • Patient controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps;
  • Epidural pumps;
  • Ambulatory volumetric pumps;
  • Regional analgesia pumps;
  • Ambulatory syringe drivers; and
  • Associated Accessories. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £20,000,000 to £24,000,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £48,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.
Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months.
33100000 Medical equipments33194000 Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion33194100 Devices and instruments for infusion33194110 Infusion pumps33194200 Devices and instruments for transfusion42122410 Pumps for medical use
Lot #7Pump Dedicated Administration SetsCancelledLot estimate not published

This Lot is for the supply of administration sets which are dedicated to specific manufacturer’s volumetric pumps. Products within this Lot will include:

  • Solution sets;
  • Oncology sets;
  • Blood sets;
  • Burette sets;
  • Epidural sets;
  • Medication cassettes;
  • Patient Controlled Analgesia sets;
  • Specialist sets; and
  • Secondary sets. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £80,000,000 to £90,000,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £180,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.
Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months.
33141624 Administration sets33194000 Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion33194100 Devices and instruments for infusion33194120 Infusion supplies
Lot #8Gravity Administration SetsCancelledLot estimate not published

This lot is for the supply of gravity administration sets. They are a device used as part of a system to administer and filter blood and/or blood components to a patient. Products within this lot will include:

  • Gravity solution sets;
  • Gravity blood sets;
  • Gravity burette sets;
  • Gravity blood and blood derivatives;
  • Specialty sets; and
  • Gravity secondary sets. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £30,000,000 to £40,000,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £80,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.
Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months.
33141624 Administration sets33194000 Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion33194100 Devices and instruments for infusion33194120 Infusion supplies
Lot #9Disposable Infusion PumpsCancelledLot estimate not published

This lot is for the supply of non-electronic infusion pumps designed to provide ambulatory infusion therapy including local anaesthetics, analgesics, and antibiotics. They can have a bolus function and a continuous or adjustable basal rate. These pumps will be available in a variety of fill volumes, for example 100ml, 270ml and 400ml etc. Products in this lot include;

  • Continuous single rate pumps;
  • Continuous multi rate pumps;
  • Intermittent pumps; and
  • Disposable infusion pump accessories. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £3,000,000 to £6,000,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £12,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.
Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months.
33141624 Administration sets33194000 Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion33194100 Devices and instruments for infusion33194120 Infusion supplies
Lot #10Infusion Rate MonitorCancelledLot estimate not published

This lot is for the supply of infusion rate monitors which are devices that support the monitoring of infusion rates of a gravity infusion set with or without software capablity. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £2,000,000 to £6,000,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £12,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a period up to 48 months.
33194100 Devices and instruments for infusion33194120 Infusion supplies

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

LotQualityPriceEnvironmentalSplit
1 · Electrical and Battery-Operated Infusion Pumps60%30%10%
2 · Pump Dedicated Administration Sets60%30%10%
3 · Gravity Administration Sets50%40%10%
4 · Disposable Infusion Pumps60%30%10%
5 · Infusion Rate Monitor50%40%10%
6 · Electrical and Battery-operated Infusion Pumps60%30%10%
7 · Pump Dedicated Administration Sets60%30%10%
8 · Gravity Administration Sets50%40%10%
9 · Disposable Infusion Pumps60%30%10%
10 · Infusion Rate Monitor50%40%10%
Conditions of participation2
  • 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 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 does not guarantee …

  • Condition of participation
    no text published
    Minimum: Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents.
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30–40 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 30 points.
  • “Infusion Pumps Administration Sets and Associated Products” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 15 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
No (one-off requirement)
First published
4 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
Last source update
8 Jun 2022, 09:28 BST
Award evaluation window
7 Jan 2022 – …
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-015712
Classification (CPV)
Administration setsDevices and instruments for infusionDevices and instruments for transfusionDevices and instruments for transfusion and infusionInfusion pumpsInfusion suppliesMedical equipmentsPumps for medical use
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fb31 Find a Tender
Contract terms
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 and risk notes
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 eProcurement 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 eProcurement portal using the URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ to access the portal. 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] Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com ↗

Appointment period ends
6 Jan 2022, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
210 days from the deadline
Bids opened
7 Jan 2022, 09:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com ↗

Timeline

6 Jan 2022 → 8 Jun 2022 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    6 Jan 2022, 15:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    7 Jan 2022, 09:00 GMT
  3. Notice published
    8 Jun 2022, 09:28 BST

Notice history

6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 4 Jan 2022
  1. Published value published: £332,000,000
    4 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
  2. Status changed to active
    4 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    4 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
  4. Deadline moved to 6 Jan 2022, 15:00 GMT
    4 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
    -7 days · was 13 Jan 2022, 15:00 GMT
  5. Buyer details updated
    4 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
  6. Status changed to complete
    8 Jun 2022, 09:28 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineIV.2.26 Jan 202213 Jan 2022+7 d
—Bid openingIV.2.77 Jan 202214 Jan 2022+7 d

1 amendment published without a description.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 27admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 188 from SMEs
Contracts signed 4latest 10 May 2022

4 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Electrical and Battery-Operated Infusion Pumps

    Signed
    10 May 2022
    Value
    £48,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Pump Dedicated Administration Sets

    Signed
    10 May 2022
    Value
    £180,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Gravity Administration Sets

    Signed
    10 May 2022
    Value
    £80,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Disposable Infusion Pumps

    Signed
    10 May 2022
    Value
    £12,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
18bids · 18 electronic · 18 from abroad8——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

Contracting authorityNHS & healthcareNational or federal agency/officeHealth Skipton House, 80 London Road, London, London, SE1 6LHContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • N/AMediation body N/A
  • Not ApplicableReview body Not Applicable
Process and specification contact points (1)
  • DHL Supply Chain LimitedProcess contact point Normanton, Yorkshire & HumberContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

27 commercial parties on the notice
Show 17 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.