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Published 2 Feb 2023, 07:53 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Operating Theatres Equipment and Related Accessories and Services

Official notice

Authority: NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL) (NHS & healthcare)·Consortium: 3 public authorities

Framework agreement6 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitableMax 5 lots per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£226,554,004total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 27 Nov 2023awarded 14 Mar 2024
Lots 6max 5 won per supplier

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of the following types of equipment Architectural Surgical Medical Systems, Operating and Diagnostic Imaging Tables, Patient Stretchers and Trolleys, Medical Lasers, Electrosurgical Equipment and all Related Accessories and Services. Please note that this Framework will not cover the purchase of consumables alone. For the avoidance of doubt consumables will only be in scope of the proposed Framework if purchased alongside the types of equipment, as stated in any subsequent specification.

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £108,937,500 in the first 2 years 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 any extension options) is anticipated to be in the region of £160,319,003.75

CPV: Canopies · Ceiling or wall light fittings · Control panels · Electrosurgical unit · Endoscopy, endosurgery devices · Examination tables · Field operating lights · Information panels · Installation services of medical and surgical equipment · Instrument panels · Lamps and light fittings · Lighting equipment and electric lamps · +14 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
14 bids on the busiest of 4 lots · 43 suppliers 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 (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · 5 with a published value · win at most 5 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Electrosurgical Equipment, Smoke Evacuators and Related Accessories and ServicesAwardedRenewalPublished value£34,519,004

Electrosurgical Equipment, Smoke Evacuators. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £4,000,000 to £8,050,000 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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months. · This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Architectural Surgical Medical Systems (ASMS) and Related Accessories and ServicesAwardedRenewalPublished value£33,400,000

Mobile Theatre lights;

Fixed Theatre lights;

Examination Lights;

Fixed Pendant (including beams);

Multi-move pendant (including beams);

Theatre Control Units;

Canopies Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £2,200,000 to £15,500,000 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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months. · This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Operating and Diagnostic Imaging Tables and Related Accessories and ServicesCancelledRenewalPublished value£66,235,000

General operating tables;

Trauma and orthopaedic operating tables;

Gynaecology and urology operating tables;

Lightweight and manual operating tables;

Transfer operating systems;

Spinal operating systems;

Diagnostic Imaging tables Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £5,400,000 to £13,035,000 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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months. · This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Medical Lasers and Related Accessories and ServicesAwardedRenewalPublished value£32,000,000

Medical Lasers - Dermatological and Plastics for use in Ablative, Hair Removal, Vascular, Tattoo & Pigmentation and Skin Resurfacing Procedures;

Medical Lasers - Urological for use in Stones and Soft Tissue Procedures;

Medical Lasers - Surgical for use in ENT and General & Gastro Procedures Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £6,000,000 to £6,500,000 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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months. · This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 monthsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Patient Stretchers and Trolleys and Related Accessories and ServicesAwardedRenewalPublished value£60,400,000

Trolleys for in hospital use;

Trolleys for Ambulance use;

MRI Conditional Patient trolleys;

Incubator transport trolleys;

Stretchers;

Transfer Chairs;

Spinal boards;

Clamshell stretchers;

Rescue Stretchers Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £5,100,000 to £14,200,000 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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months. · This Framework Agreement is initially for 24 months with an option to extend to 48 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Integrated Theatre Solutions and Related Accessories and ServicesPlannedLot estimate not published

The Framework Agreement is for the design, supply, delivery, installation, project management and commissioning of a fully integrated operating theatre system for high definition endoscopic surgery. The Framework itself is strictly for the integration product of the theatre but all aspects of an integrated theatre including but not limited to: imaging devices, lights, pendants surgeons panels and operating tables etc will be able to be purchased alongside the core integrated product. The purchase of individual options of an integrated theatre will not be able to be facilitated via this Framework. Project management will include the provision of full user training, post-installation support options and responsibility for and management of sub-contractors and other service providers. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £850,000 to £3,900,000 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.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK

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
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.

    The Framework Agreement will be between SCCL (acting as the management function of The NHS Supply Chain) and the Applicant, however 1) SCCL; or, 2) any of the organisations described at Clause 1.9, Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement (Attachment 4a) will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Applicant for any of the Goods and/or Services available under the Framework. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to review the route to market throughout the lifetime of the Framework Agreement and move products to a non-direct route where appropriate to do so. Contracts placed under the Framework Agreement through the Direct Route of Supply, by parties other than SCCL, are between the relevant par…

  • 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 40 points.
  • “Operating Theatres Equipment and Related Accessories and Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, 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
2 Feb 2023, 07:53 GMT
Last source update
12 Apr 2024, 11:56 BST
Award evaluation window
28 Nov 2023 – …
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-011959
Classification (CPV)
CanopiesCeiling or wall light fittingsControl panelsElectrosurgical unitEndoscopy, endosurgery devicesExamination tablesField operating lightsInformation panelsInstallation services of medical and surgical equipmentInstrument panels
+16 moreLamps and light fittingsLighting equipment and electric lamps
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a238 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.

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_1021 - Operating Theatre’s Equipment and related Accessories and Services ITT_1022 - Lot 1 - Electrosurgical Equipment and Related Accessories and Services ITT_1023 - Lot 2 - Architectural Surgical Medical Systems (ASMS) and Related Accessories and Services ITT_1024 - Lot 3 - Operating and Diagnostic Imaging Tables and Related Accessories and Services ITT_1025 - Lot 4 - Medical Lasers and Related Accessories and Services ITT_1026 - Lot 5 - Patient Stretchers and Trolleys and Related Accessories and Services Please note: you must respond to ITT_1021 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 Help centre 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
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Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ ↗

Appointment period ends
27 Nov 2023, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
210 days from the deadline
Bids opened
28 Nov 2023, 09:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

12 Sept 2023 → 12 Apr 2024 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    12 Sept 2023, 00:00 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    27 Nov 2023, 15:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    28 Nov 2023, 09:00 GMT
  4. Notice published
    12 Apr 2024, 11:56 BST

Notice history

7 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 26 Oct 2023
  1. Published value updated to £226,554,004
    26 Oct 2023, 14:27 BST
    was £244,254,000
  2. Status changed to active
    26 Oct 2023, 14:27 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    26 Oct 2023, 14:27 BST
  4. Deadline published: 27 Nov 2023, 15:00 GMT
    26 Oct 2023, 14:27 BST
  5. Buyer details updated
    26 Oct 2023, 14:27 BST
  6. Status changed to complete
    12 Apr 2024, 11:56 BST
  7. Buyer details updated
    12 Apr 2024, 11:56 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 43admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 1411 from SMEs · busiest of 4 lots
Contracts signed 4latest 14 Mar 2024

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

Contracts

  • Electrosurgical Equipment, Smoke Evacuators and Related Accessories and Services

    Signed
    14 Mar 2024
    Value
    £34,519,004
    Status
    active
  • Architectural Surgical Medical Systems (ASMS) and Related Accessories and Services

    Signed
    14 Mar 2024
    Value
    £33,400,000
    Status
    active
  • Medical Lasers and Related Accessories and Services

    Signed
    14 Mar 2024
    Value
    £32,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Patient Stretchers and Trolleys and Related Accessories and Services

    Signed
    14 Mar 2024
    Value
    £60,400,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Electrosurgical Equipment, Smoke Evacuators and Related Accessories and Services13bids · 13 electronic · 13 from abroad8——
2 · Architectural Surgical Medical Systems (ASMS) and Related Accessories and Services13bids · 13 electronic · 13 from abroad7——
4 · Medical Lasers and Related Accessories and Services14bids · 14 electronic · 14 from abroad10——
5 · Patient Stretchers and Trolleys and Related Accessories and Services14bids · 14 electronic · 14 from abroad11——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

Contracting authorityNHS & healthcareNational or federal agency/officeHealth Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, London, SE1 8UGContact name, email

Consortium members and other public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

43 commercial parties on the notice
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Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.