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Published 4 Jan 2021, 23:08 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Thermometer Devices and Support Products

Official notice

Authority: NHS Supply Chain (NHS & healthcare)

Framework agreement7 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitable
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33)Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (38) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£47,610,000total for 7 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 16 Feb 2021awarded 29 Jun 2021
Lots 7see the lot list below

What is being bought7 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock/Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route.

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of thermometer devices and support products for body temperature measurement including phase change thermometers, electronic thermometer devices with corded probe, associated covers and accessories, electronic thermometer devices with flexible probe tip and associated covers, electronic thermometer devices with rigid probe tip and associated covers, tympanic devices, associated covers and accessories, noncontact temporal artery devices and accessories.

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that the estimated value of the lifetime of the contract is in the region of GBP 47.6 million, however the values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

CPV: Miscellaneous medical devices and products · Patient-monitoring system · Thermometers

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 20 suppliers · 27 bids on the busiest of 6 lots (1.4 per place) · 30 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 (7)Procurement structure

7 lots · 6 with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Phase Change Thermometers (Single Use)AwardedPublished value£2,800,000

This Lot includes devices which use samples of inert chemicals which melt at progressively higher temperatures.

These chemicals are mounted as small dots in a matrix on a device which can be used to take an oral and/or axillary measurement to produce a temperature reading that is taken from the last dot to melt.

Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. 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 £1,400,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £2,800,000. 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 an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for a up to a total period of 48 months.Variant bids: allowed
33190000 Miscellaneous medical devices and products33195000 Patient-monitoring system38412000 Thermometers
Lot #2Electronic Thermometer Devices with Corded Probe, Associated Covers and AccessoriesAwardedPublished value£5,811,000

This Lot includes products which measure temperature either orally, axillary or rectally by use of a device with a fixed cable and probe with and/or flexible tip. These devices identify the temperature in a numerical reading and can also be referred to as digital thermometers. These devices require probe covers which assist with infection control and are included in this Lot.

Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35% - at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. 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 £2,848,200 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £5,811,000. 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 an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for a up to a total period of 48 months.Variant bids: allowed
33190000 Miscellaneous medical devices and products33195000 Patient-monitoring system38412000 Thermometers
Lot #3Electronic Thermometer Devices with Flexible Probe Tip and Associated CoversAwardedPublished value£34,000

This Lot includes products which measure temperature either orally, axillary or rectally by use of a device with a flexible probe tip. These devices identify the temperature in a numerical reading and can also be referred to as digital Thermometers. These devices require probe covers which assist with infection control and are included in this Lot.

Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35% - at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. 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 £17,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £32,000. 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 an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for a up to a total period of 48 months.Variant bids: allowed
33190000 Miscellaneous medical devices and products33195000 Patient-monitoring system38412000 Thermometers
Lot #4Electronic Thermometer Devices with Rigid Probe Tip and Associated CoversAwardedPublished value£220,000

This Lot includes products which measure temperature either orally, axillary or rectally by use of a device with a rigid probe tip. These devices identify the temperature in a numerical

reading and can also be referred to as digital thermometers. These devices require probe covers which assist with infection control and are included in this Lot.

Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. 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 £110,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £220,000. 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 an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for a up to a total period of 48 months.Variant bids: allowed
33190000 Miscellaneous medical devices and products33195000 Patient-monitoring system38412000 Thermometers
Lot #5Tympanic Thermometer Devices, Associated Covers and AccessoriesAwardedLot estimate not published

This Lot includes products which measure temperature from within the ear cavity by taking a reading from the tympanic membrane. These devices identify temperature in a numerical

reading and require probe covers to assist with infection control, which are also included in this Lot.

Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. 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 £18,180,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £37,095,000. 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 an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for a up to a total period of 48 months.
33190000 Miscellaneous medical devices and products33195000 Patient-monitoring system38412000 Thermometers
Lot #6Non Contact Temporal Artery Thermometer Devices and AccessoriesAwardedPublished value£1,650,000

This Lot includes devices which are used generate a temperature reading from the forehead. These thermometers take a reading from the heat emitted from the skin above the temporal artery and shows as a numerical reading. Devices are held away from the patient, and therefore referred to as ‘non contact’.

Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. 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 £808,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £1,650,000. 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 an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for a up to a total period of 48 months.Variant bids: allowed
33190000 Miscellaneous medical devices and products33195000 Patient-monitoring system38412000 Thermometers
Lot #75Published value£37,095,000

This Lot includes products which measure temperature from within the ear cavity by taking a reading from the tympanic membrane. These devices identify temperature in a numerical

reading and require probe covers to assist with infection control, which are also included in this Lot.

Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. 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 £18,180,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £37,095,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: 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.Variant bids: allowed
33190000 Miscellaneous medical devices and products33195000 Patient-monitoring system38412000 Thermometers

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.

LotQualityPriceSplit
1 · Phase Change Thermometers (Single Use)50%50%
2 · Electronic Thermometer Devices with Corded Probe, Associated Covers and Accessories50%50%
3 · Electronic Thermometer Devices with Flexible Probe Tip and Associated Covers50%50%
4 · Electronic Thermometer Devices with Rigid Probe Tip and Associated Covers50%50%
5 · Tympanic Thermometer Devices, Associated Covers and Accessories50%50%
6 · Non Contact Temporal Artery Thermometer Devices and Accessories50%50%
7 · 550%50%
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 Product Lines within 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 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 th…

  • 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 50 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 5 points.
  • “Thermometer Devices and Support Products” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 20 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 2021, 23:08 GMT
Last source update
11 Aug 2021, 22:45 BST
Award evaluation window
17 Feb 2021 – …
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-019527
Classification (CPV)
Miscellaneous medical devices and productsPatient-monitoring systemThermometers
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-028789 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
Appointment period ends
16 Feb 2021, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
document
Bid validity
210 days from the deadline
Bids opened
17 Feb 2021, 09:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com ↗

Timeline

16 Feb 2021 → 11 Aug 2021 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    16 Feb 2021, 15:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    17 Feb 2021, 09:00 GMT
  3. Notice published
    11 Aug 2021, 22:45 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    11 Aug 2021, 22:45 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 30admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 2720 from SMEs · busiest of 6 lots
Contracts signed 6latest 29 Jun 2021

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

Contracts

  • Thermometer Devices and Support Products

    Signed
    29 Jun 2021
    Value
    £2,800,000
    Status
    active

  • Electronic Thermometer Devices with Corded Probe, Associated Covers and Accessories

    Signed
    29 Jun 2021
    Value
    £5,811,000
    Status
    active

  • Electronic Thermometer Devices with Flexible Probe Tip and Associated Covers

    Signed
    29 Jun 2021
    Value
    £32,000
    Status
    active

  • Electronic Thermometer Devices with Rigid Probe Tip and Associated Covers

    Signed
    29 Jun 2021
    Value
    £220,000
    Status
    active

  • Tympanic Thermometer Devices, Associated Covers and Accessories

    Signed
    29 Jun 2021
    Value
    £37,095,000
    Status
    active

  • Non Contact Temporal Artery Thermometer Devices and Accessories

    Signed
    29 Jun 2021
    Value
    £1,650,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Phase Change Thermometers (Single Use)1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
2 · Electronic Thermometer Devices with Corded Probe, Associated Covers and Accessories3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad2——
3 · Electronic Thermometer Devices with Flexible Probe Tip and Associated Covers10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad7——
4 · Electronic Thermometer Devices with Rigid Probe Tip and Associated Covers14bids · 14 electronic · 14 from abroad8——
5 · Tympanic Thermometer Devices, Associated Covers and Accessories22bids · 22 electronic · 22 from abroad15——
6 · Non Contact Temporal Artery Thermometer Devices and Accessories27bids · 27 electronic · 27 from abroad20——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

NHS Supply Chain

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

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Not ApplicableReview body Not Applicable
Process and specification contact points (1)
  • DHL Supply ChainProcess contact point Normanton, Yorkshire & HumberContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

30 commercial parties on the notice
Show 20 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.