Official UK procurement notice
Perfusion Devices, Consumables and Associated Equipment
Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)·Consortium: 3 public authorities
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Perfusion category captures the scope of products that support the passage of fluid through the circulatory system or lymphatic system to an organ or a tissue where a patient is undergoing surgery or organs are being transplanted to keep the organ/tissue viable.
There is a broad scope of products that can be captured in this category, precise quantities of which are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure for this Framework will be circa £17,500,00 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement. If the Framework Agreement is extended to the maximum duration, the anticipated expenditure will be circa £70,000,000 GBP. These are approximates only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
This framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.
CPV: Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions · Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion · Extracorporeal circulatory unit · Medical equipments · Patient-monitoring system · Perfusion pumps · Perfusion solutions
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 12 bids received · 9 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · 1 with a published value · win at most 3 of themLot #1Perfusion PacksAwardedPublished value£70,000,000
This Framework Agreement consists of the following Sub-Lots:
1.1 Perfusion Capital
1.2 Perfusion Consumables
1.3 Perfusion Packs
Lot #2Perfusion ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published
Products include, but are not limited to;
Heart & Lung Machine; Oxygenators; ECMO; Tubing packs; Cannulas; Organ preservation (new); Isolated Limb Perfusion (new); Asscociated products and accessories; Point of Sale Maintenance Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £4m to £11m in the first term (based on a 2+2 year term) 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 #3Perfusion Capital EquipmentPlannedLot estimate not published
Products include, but are not limited to;
Heart & Lung Machine; Oxygenators; ECMO; Tubing packs; Cannulas; Organ preservation (new); Isolated Limb Perfusion (new); Associated products and accessories; Point of Sale Maintenance Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £4m to £11m in the first term (based on a 2+2 year term) 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).
Published sub-criteria (6)
- Supply Chain Assessment: 25%
- Training and Education Value Add Programmes: 15%
- Contract Management: 25%
- Sales, Service and Quality: 15%
- Social Value Fighting Climate Change: 10%
- Social Value Equal Opportunity: 10%
Published award criteria (7)
- Supply Chain Assessment: 25
- Training and Education Value Add Programmes: 15
- Contract Management: 25
- Sales, Service and Quality: 15
- Social Value Fighting Climate Change: 10
- Social Value Equal Opportunity: 10
- Price: Price - 0
- 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 NHS Supply Chain and individual suppliers. Under it there will be two different methods of supply - one for Non-Direct Contract Goods and one for Direct Contract Goods.
NHS Supply Chain will be entitled to purchase the Goods identified as Non-Direct Contract Goods which we will then 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. We will be entitled to enter into call-off contracts for Non-Direct Contract Goods, and also facilitate Participating Au…
- “Perfusion Devices, Consumables and Associated Equipment” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
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
- 22 Dec 2023, 13:38 GMT
- Last source update
- 28 Aug 2025, 12:31 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 20 Nov 2024 – …
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-051933- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-042996Find 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_1517 Perfusion Devices, Consumables And Associated Equipment — 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] 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
- 19 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 270 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 20 Nov 2024, 09:00 GMT
Timeline
19 Nov 2024 → 28 Aug 2025 · 4 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown19 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT
- Bids opened20 Nov 2024, 09:00 GMT
- Next notice expected25 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST
- Notice published28 Aug 2025, 12:31 BST
Notice history
7 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 17 Oct 2024- Published value updated to £70,000,00017 Oct 2024, 15:20 BSTwas £22,000,000
- Status changed to active17 Oct 2024, 15:20 BST
- Procurement method changed17 Oct 2024, 15:20 BST
- Deadline published: 19 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT17 Oct 2024, 15:20 BST
- Buyer details updated17 Oct 2024, 15:20 BST
- Status changed to complete28 Aug 2025, 12:31 BST
- Buyer details updated28 Aug 2025, 12:31 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast1 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Perfusion Devices, Consumables And Associated Equipment
- Signed
- 28 Aug 2025
- Value
- £70,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Perfusion Packs | 12bids · 12 electronic · 12 from abroad | 5 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- NHS Supply ChainContracting authorityNational or federal agency/officeHealth
- NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)Contracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyNational or federal agency/officeHealth
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Not ApplicableMediation body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
9 commercial parties on the notice- CHALICE MEDICAL LIMITEDFramework contractor
- EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- GETINGE LIMITEDFramework contractor
- LIVANOVA UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- MEDTRONIC LIMITEDFramework contractor
- SPECTRUM MEDICAL LIMITEDFramework contractor
- TERUMO UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- TFX GROUP LIMITEDFramework contractor
- XVIVO Perfusion ABFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria