Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Alder House, Alder Court, St Asaph, LL170JL
St Asap
LL170JL
UK
Contact person: Lorraine Hesketh
E-mail: lorraine.hesketh@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
ePMA Trolleys & Hardware Demonstration Day
Reference number: BCU-OJEU-56247
II.1.2) Main CPV code
44316400
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
To evaluate the suitability and functionality of Trolleys for the Electronic Prescription and Medication Administration (ePMA) system.The Supplier is required to attend demonstration days across BCU to show Digital, Data and Technology teams and clinical end users the Trolleys designed for ePMA.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
250 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30200000
44316400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales is progressing an expression of interest exercise for supplier demonstration days for trolleys.
Through this Notice the BCU Health Board is hoping to learn what is possible/available in the market place as it shapes its strategy.
Objective: To evaluate the suitability and functionality of Trolleys for the Electronic Prescription and Medication Administration (ePMA) system.
Scope of Work: The Supplier is required to attend demonstration days across BCU Health Board to show Digital, Data and Technology teams and clinical end users the Trolleys designed for ePMA.
The supplier is required to loan specified Trolleys to BCU Health Board to allow end users to test out the trolleys in the clinical environments across BCU Health Board areas.
The evaluation by DDAT and clinical teams will focus on the following aspects:
- Hardware Compatibility: Ensure that the Trolleys are compatible with the existing hardware used for ePMA.
- Ergonomics: Assess the design of the Trolleys for ease of use by the healthcare staff, considering manoeuvrability and accessibility.
- Connectivity: Verify that the Trolleys can seamlessly connect to the hospital's network for real-time data access and updates.
- Security: Evaluate the security features of the Trolleys to safeguard sensitive patient information.
- Maintenance: Determine the ease of maintenance and potential need for future upgrades.
Expected Outcomes:
- A comprehensive report detailing the findings of the evaluation.
- Recommendations on the procurement or modification of the Trolleys based on the assessment.
Timeline: The supplier should express their interest by 10th May 2024, demonstrations days dates will be confirmed once we receive suppliers responses. We are looking at scheduling days from week commencing: 20th May 2024 or week commencing 27th May 2024 or week commencing 3rd June 2024. The demonstrations will be across the following locations: Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Ysbyty Gwynedd.
II.2.14) Additional information
This is an information gathering exercise which will help inform a future procurement procedure. However, dependent upon the responses, the BCU Health Board reserves the right not to progress the procurement.
It is possible that further expressions of interest are issued after the initial responses have been considered.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/07/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FORM for your completion.
Interested parties are asked to complete this document and return it to
Lorraine.Hesketh@wales.nhs.uk.
Returns to be received by 4pm Friday 10 May 2024.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=141066.
(WA Ref:141066)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/04/2024