Official UK procurement notice
Reusable Plastic Medical Hollowware
Authority: NHS Supply Chain (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionNHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement which will cover a range of Reusable Plastic Medical Hollowware products, including, but not limited to, bed pans/urinals, medicine pots (including gallipots & denture pots), jugs, medicine spoons, instrument trays, kidney dishes, lotion bowls and wash bowls.
The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (48 months) is expected to be in the region of £1,897,960 (ex VAT) however this is approximate only. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £384,490 (ex VAT) however this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.
The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.
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 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.
CPV: Medical consumables
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Published value£1,897,960
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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 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).
- Suitability
Applicants should refer to II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the Framework Agreement. Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of bidding for this Framework Agreement. 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…
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
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 3 Feb 2025, 16:56 GMT
- Last source update
- 20 Feb 2025, 13:26 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 25 Mar 2025 – …
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-006199- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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- 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
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)
Publisher note: The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this within their tender submission. - ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) to cover all segments of the Applicant's (and the product's) supply chain. This should include but not be limited to manufacturing, storage, distribution, and customer service. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. If such certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain and provide evidence of ISO9001:2015 or equivalent for all relevant parties in the supply chain. Employers Liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant, Public Liability Insurance cover of £2m per claim in the name of the Applicant, Product Liability Insurance cover in the name of the Applicant of £2m per claim or £2m per claim and in the annual aggregate. Declaration of Conformity and UKCA Certification to demonstrate compliance to UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 or Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to d-Declaration of Conformity and UKCA Certification to demonstrate compliance to UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 or Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC or Medical Device Regulation2017/745 (where applicable). If an Applicant commits to obtain ISO9001:2015 or equivalent quality standard certificate, Employers Liability, Public Liability Insurance or Product Liability Insurance certification at the time of their tender submission then the requirement is that such certification is in place prior to the commencement date of the framework agreement. The NHS has adopted PPN 06/20 (taking account of Social Value in the award of Government Contracts) 2022, and therefore this Framework Agreement will include some qualitative evaluation questions on Social Value with a min. weighting of 10% towards the award. For more information on Social Value and to understand what's included in Social Value, please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-takingaccount-of-social-value-in-the-award-of-central-government-contracts . In addition, from April 2023: the NHS has adopted the Government's 'Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans' (PPN 06/21) requiring all suppliers with new contracts for goods, services, and/or works with an anticipated contract value above £5 million per annum, to publish a carbon reduction plan for their direct emissions. From April 2024, the NHS has expanded this requirement for all new contracts, irrespective of value. REGISTRATION 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: to access the NHS Supply Chain- 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 the following ITT: — Project_1524 - Central Venous Catheters and Associated Products 2026 Please note: you must respond to ITT_1674 — Click on Express Interest. — If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 24 Mar 2025, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 25 Mar 2025, 09:00 GMT
Timeline
20 Feb 2025 → 25 Mar 2025 · 4 dates- Next notice expected20 Feb 2025
- Notice published20 Feb 2025, 13:26 GMT
- Submission deadline24 Mar 2025, 15:00 GMT
- Bids opened25 Mar 2025, 09:00 GMT
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 20 Feb 2025- Status changed to active20 Feb 2025, 13:26 GMT
- Procurement method changed20 Feb 2025, 13:26 GMT
- Deadline published: 24 Mar 2025, 15:00 GMT20 Feb 2025, 13:26 GMT
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Not applicableMediation bodyReview body
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria