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

M50 2UW

Salford

Contact person: Lauren Galloway

Telephone: +44 1612123720

E-mail: lauren_galloway2@nhs.net

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Internet address(es):

Main address: https://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=36794&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=36794&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 Department of Health and Social Care and Sopra Steria

I.5)

Main activity

Health

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Framework for beds, mattresses and wheelchairs both services and products, continence home delivery services plus managed services for all lots.

Reference number: 10015 Community Framework

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4)

Short description

Framework for beds, mattresses and wheelchairs both services and products, continence home delivery services plus managed services for all lots. Available for all public service bodies including community and acute.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 240000000.00 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 1 Daily Living Equipment

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33196000 - Medical aids

33196100 - Devices for the elderly

33196200 - Devices for the disabled

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 1 Daily Living Equipment

II.2.5)

Award criteria

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

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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 2 A Continence Products and Home Delivery Service (Fully Managed Service

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33141621 - Incontinence kit

85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 2 A Continence Products and Home Delivery Service (Fully Managed Service)

II.2.5)

Award criteria

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

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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 2 B Continence Delivery Service to include Continence and other Homecare products

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33141621 - Incontinence kit

85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 2 B Continence Delivery Service to include Continence and other Homecare products (received at a central point, for onward distribution and other distribution points)

II.2.5)

Award criteria

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

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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 2 C Continence Innovative technology- record data of product usage & suggest cost efficiencies

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33141621 - Incontinence kit

85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 2 C – Innovative technology to record data of product usage or to suggest cost efficiencies or other innovations

II.2.5)

Award criteria

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

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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 A Wheelchair products

Lot No: 5

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33193120 - Wheelchairs

33193121 - Motorised wheelchairs

33193200 - Parts and accessories for invalid carriages and wheelchairs

33193210 - Parts and accessories for invalid carriages

33193211 - Motors for invalid carriages

33193212 - Steering devices for invalid carriages

33193213 - Control devices for invalid carriages

33193214 - Chassis for invalid carriages

33193220 - Parts and accessories for wheelchairs

33193221 - Wheelchair cushions

33193222 - Wheelchair frames

33193223 - Wheelchair seats

33193224 - Wheelchair wheels

33193225 - Wheelchair tyres

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 3 A Wheelchair Products

II.2.5)

Award criteria

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

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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 B Wheelchair services

Lot No: 6

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33193100 - Invalid carriages and wheelchairs

33193110 - Invalid carriages

33193120 - Wheelchairs

33193121 - Motorised wheelchairs

33193200 - Parts and accessories for invalid carriages and wheelchairs

33193210 - Parts and accessories for invalid carriages

33193211 - Motors for invalid carriages

33193212 - Steering devices for invalid carriages

33193213 - Control devices for invalid carriages

33193214 - Chassis for invalid carriages

33193220 - Parts and accessories for wheelchairs

33193221 - Wheelchair cushions

33193222 - Wheelchair frames

33193223 - Wheelchair seats

33193224 - Wheelchair wheels

33193225 - Wheelchair tyres

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 3 A Wheelchair Services

II.2.5)

Award criteria

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

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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 Community Bed Frames and Dynamic and Static Mattresses Systems Services Repairs Install

Lot No: 7

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33192100 - Beds for medical use

33192130 - Motorised beds

33192140 - Psychiatric couches

33192150 - Therapy beds

39143111 - Mattress supports

39143112 - Mattresses

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 4: Community Bed Frames and Dynamic and Static Mattresses Systems Services Repairs Installations

II.2.5)

Award criteria

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

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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 Acute Beds and Mattresses Products and Services

Lot No: 8

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33192100 - Beds for medical use

33192110 - Orthopaedic beds

33192120 - Hospital beds

33192130 - Motorised beds

33192140 - Psychiatric couches

33192150 - Therapy beds

39143112 - Mattresses

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 5 Acute Beds and Mattresses Products and Services (including Mental Health, Bariatric and Paediatric):

II.2.5)

Award criteria

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

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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 Moving and Handling Equipment

Lot No: 9

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

33196000 - Medical aids

33196100 - Devices for the elderly

33196200 - Devices for the disabled

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 6: Moving and Handling Equipment

II.2.5)

Award criteria

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

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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 Managed Services and Contracted Out Service Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES)

Lot No: 10

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

M50 2UW

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 7: Managed Services and Contracted Out Service Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) Provision

II.2.5)

Award criteria

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

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions: Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

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: 150

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: 2020/S 001-599413

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 11/05/2021

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

Tender must be valid until: 13/07/2021

IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 11/05/2021

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.2.7) is for the placing of orders.
The value provided in Section II.1.5) is only 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-agreements-support
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.

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

NHS Shared Business Services

Chandlers Point

Salford

M50 2UW

Telephone: +44 7740417997

E-mail: lauren_galloway2@nhs.net

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

NHS Shared Business Services

Chandlers Point

Salford

M50 2UW

Telephone: +44 7740417997

E-mail: lauren_galloway2@nhs.net

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

NHS Shared Business Services

Chandlers Point

Salford

M50 2UW

Telephone: +44 7740417997

E-mail: lauren_galloway2@nhs.net