Official UK procurement notice
Neuromodulation Devices Consumables and Associated Products 2023
Authority: NHS Supply Chain (NHS & healthcare)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement description"Non-exclusive Framework Agreement (FAG) for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route. Product range to include, but not limited to stimulation of; Deep Brain, Spinal Cord, Sacral Nerve, Vagal Nerve, Dorsal Route Ganglion, Peripheral Nerve, Radio Frequency Pain Management, Intrathecal Brug Delivery Pumps, Dorsal Ramus Medial Branch nerve and other devices that provide nerve stimulation or pain management that meet the requirements of users and patients. The FAG will provide access to Neuromodulation Devices/Consumables that are associated with Neuromodulation procedures.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £92,000,000.00 the term of FAG, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the FAG. The estimated value over the total FAG term (including any extension options) is £392,000,000.00"
CPV: Stimulator
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 30 suppliers · 19 bids on the busiest of 3 lots (0.6 per place) · 23 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 (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · no lot values published · a supplier may bid for at most 3 of them · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Additional Neuromodulation Therapies and Associated Products
Neuromodulation Product range to include, but not limited to the supply of; Sacral Nerve, Vagal Nerve, Dorsal Route ganglion, Peripheral Nerve, Radio Frequency Pain Management, Intrathecal Brug Delivery Pumps and Dorsal Ramus Medial Branch nerve.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £32m 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.
Lot #2Deep Brain StimulationAwarded
"Neuromodulation Product range to include, but not limited to the supply of; Deep Brain Stimulation.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £18m 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. "
Lot #3Spinal Cord StimulationAwarded
"Neuromodulation Product range to include, but not limited to the supply of; Spinal cord Stimulation.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £34m 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. "
Lot #4Additional Neuromodulation Therapies and Associated ProductsAwarded
Neuromodulation Product range to include, but not limited to the supply of; Sacral Nerve, Vagal Nerve, Dorsal Route ganglion, Peripheral Nerve, Radio Frequency Pain Management, Intrathecal Brug Delivery Pumps and Dorsal Ramus Medial Branch nerve.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £32m 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.
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).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Social value | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Additional Neuromodulation Therapies and Associated Products | 30% | 50% | 20% | |
| 2 · Deep Brain Stimulation | 30% | 50% | 20% | |
| 3 · Spinal Cord Stimulation | 30% | 50% | 20% | |
| 4 · Additional Neuromodulation Therapies and Associated Products | 30% | 50% | 20% |
- Suitability
Applicants should refer to II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the Lots for the Framework Agreement.
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 does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises Applica…
- Condition of participationno text publishedMinimum: Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents.
- Price carries 50 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 5 points.
- “Neuromodulation Devices Consumables and Associated Products 2023” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 30 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
- 23 Feb 2023, 08:43 GMT
- Last source update
- 24 Nov 2023, 15:08 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 16 Jun 2023 – …
- FTS notice number
2023/S 000-034841- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a7abFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- 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 noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 15 Jun 2023, 15:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 16 Jun 2023, 09:00 BST
Timeline
12 Apr 2023 → 24 Nov 2023 · 4 dates- Next notice expected12 Apr 2023, 00:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown15 Jun 2023, 15:00 BST
- Bids opened16 Jun 2023, 09:00 BST
- Notice published24 Nov 2023, 15:08 GMT
Notice history
7 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 18 May 2023- Published value updated to £392,000,00018 May 2023, 14:05 BSTwas £457,463,323
- Status changed to active18 May 2023, 14:05 BST
- Procurement method changed18 May 2023, 14:05 BST
- Deadline published: 15 Jun 2023, 15:00 BST18 May 2023, 14:05 BST
- Buyer details updated18 May 2023, 14:05 BST
- Status changed to complete24 Nov 2023, 15:08 GMT
- Buyer details updated24 Nov 2023, 15:08 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast3 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Signed
- 9 Nov 2023
- Value
- £156,000,000
- Status
- active
Additional Neuromodulation Therapies and Associated Products
- Signed
- 9 Nov 2023
- Value
- £146,000,000
- Status
- active
Deep Brain Stimulation
- Signed
- 9 Nov 2023
- Value
- £90,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 · Deep Brain Stimulation | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
| 3 · Spinal Cord Stimulation | 5bids · 5 electronic | — | — | — |
| 4 · Additional Neuromodulation Therapies and Associated Products | 19bids · 19 electronic · 19 from abroad | 15 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL)Contracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyNational or federal agency/officeHealth
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Not ApplicableReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
24 commercial parties on the notice- Abbott Medical U.K.LtdFramework contractor
- Avanos Medical UK LimitedFramework contractor
- Axonics Modulation Technologies UK LimitedFramework contractor
- BVM MEDICAL LTDFramework contractor
- Boston Scientific LtdFramework contractor
- Charco Neurotech LtdFramework contractor
- Far From Surgical SolutionsFramework contractor
- Far From Surgical SolutionsFramework contractor
- Flow NeuroscienceFramework contractor
- Freedom Neuro BVFramework contractor
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- Inomed Neurocare LimitedFramework contractor
- Inspire Medical SystemsFramework contractor
- LivaNova UK LimitedFramework contractor
- Mainstay Medical Distribution LtdFramework contractor
- Medtronic LimitedFramework contractor
- Nevro Medical LimitedFramework contractor
- Nyxoah SAFramework contractor
- Optimus Medical LtdFramework contractor
- P14 Medical LimitedFramework contractor
- PHAGENESIS LTDFramework contractor
- Polar Medical LtdFramework contractor
- Precisis GmbHFramework contractor
- Saluda MedicalFramework contractor
- electroCore UK Ltd.Framework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.