Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS)

05280446

Halyard Court, 31 Broadway, The Quays

Salford

M50 2UW

Contact person: Andrew Payne

E-mail: andrew_payne@nhs.net

Internet address(es):

Main address: www.sbs.nhs.uk

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36108&B=NHSSBS

Additional information can be obtained from

the abovementioned address:

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

electronically via: https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36108&B=NHSSBS

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

to the abovementioned address

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type: Joint venture between the Department of Health and Steria

I.5)

Main activity

Health

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

The Provision Artificial Intelligence (A.I), Imaging and Radiotherapy Equipment, Associated Products and Diagnostic Imaging

Reference number: 10034

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

33100000 - Medical equipments

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4)

Short description

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms along with the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.
The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1a AI Software

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This is a framework agreement the supply of Artificial Intelligence software and platforms and also for the supply of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy equipment, associated products and Diagnostic Imaging equipment.
The framework aims to provide a simple, effective, efficient and compliant route to market for the purchase/supply of a broad range of medical imaging and radiology products and services, including related artificial intelligence solutions. This will be for use by both NHS Customers (and other public & private sector organisations) through means of either direct call-off or further competition if required.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1b AI Platforms

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3 PACS and RIS

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 4 CT Scanners

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 5 Angiography/Fluoroscopy

Lot No: 5

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 6 Bone Densitometry

Lot No: 6

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 7 Gamma Cameras

Lot No: 7

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 8 Mammography

Lot No: 8

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 9 Breast Imaging

Lot No: 9

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 10 MRI Scanners

Lot No: 10

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 11 Mobile Image Intensifiers

Lot No: 11

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 12 Ultrasound

Lot No: 12

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 13 Bladder Scanners

Lot No: 13

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 14 X-Ray General and Mobile

Lot No: 14

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 15 Cardiac Catheter Laboratory Imaging Equipment

Lot No: 15

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 16 Dental

Lot No: 16

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 17 Radiotherapy

Lot No: 17

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

LOT 18 Radiation Protection Consumables

Lot No: 18

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to 24 Months.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 40

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes

IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2019/S 111-271083

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 23/02/2021

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months : 48 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 23/02/2021

Local time: 12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: no

VI.3)

Additional information

The duration referenced in Section II 1.4) is for the placing of orders.
The value provided in Section II 1.4) is an estimate. We cannot guarantee to
successful suppliers any business through this framework agreement. Spend and volumes
may vary throughout the life of the framework agreement from the anticipated levels given
in this notice.
The framework will be for the benefit, and on behalf, of public sector bodies, details of
such bodies can be accessed at: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreementssupport
In addition, if provided for in the contract documents, NHS SBS may extend the scope and
benefit of the framework agreement to private sector bodies, subject to the approval of
NHS SBS. Whilst NHS SBS is not required by procurement legislation to do so, it has
extended the principles of public procurement rules to provide its private sector customers
with the best value and open and transparent procurement procedures.
The envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement, stated in
IV.1.3) is an estimate and is subject to change.
Please respond through the EU Supply tender portal, tender reference; 42794 by 12:00 noon on 15th February 2021.

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

NHS Shared Business Services

31 Broadway

Salford

M50 2UW

E-mail: andrew_payne@nhs.net

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

NHS Shared Business Services

31 Broadway

Salford

M50 2UW

E-mail: andrew_payne@nhs.net

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

Tender procedures include a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point
information on the award of the contract is communicated to bidders. This period
allows unsuccessful bidders to seek further debriefing from the contracting authority
before the contract is entered into. Such information should be requested from
NHS SBS. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully
resolved the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who
have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought
promptly.

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

NHS Shared Business Services

31 Broadway

Salford

M50 2UW

E-mail: andrew_payne@nhs.net