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
UK
Contact person: Elaine Alsop
Telephone: +44 1612123720
E-mail: elaine_alsop@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
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=31935&B=NHSSBS
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=31935&B=NHSSBS
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Joint Venture between the Department of Health and Social Care and Sopra Steria
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Ophthalmology Equipment and Consumables
Reference number: SBS/19/EA/FQB/9399
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Ophthalmology equipment and consumables — intraocular lenses;
Lens injector systems and all accessories;
Phacoemulsification machines and all accessories and consumables – including packs which contain products which link directly to the machine;
Vitrectomy machines and all accessories and consumables – including packs which contain products which link directly to the machine;
Ophthalmic viscoelastic devices, solutions and dyes;
Glaucoma implants;
Reusable ophthalmic instruments;
Disposable ophthalmic instruments;
Refractive products;
Diagnostic products;
Additional products which are used for ophthalmology.
— procedure packs — either standard or bespoke for use in ophthalmology procedures. This lot will exclude packs which contain products which directly link to a machine and are therefore proprietary,
— ocular and orbital implants enance.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
30 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Intraocular Lenses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
33000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
M50 2UW.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Intraocular lenses — all types — details are provided within the tender specification.
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.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Phacoemulsification Machines
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Phacoemulsification machines and all accessories and relevant consumables.
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.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Vitrectomy Machines, Consumables and Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Vitrectomy machines, consumables and accessories.
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.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Ophthalmic Viscoelastic Devices (OVD)’s, Solutions and Dyes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ophthalmic viscoelastic devices (OVD)’s, solutions and dyes.
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.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Procedure Packs for use with Ophthalmology Procedures
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Procedure packs for use with ophthalmology procedures.
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.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Glaucoma Implants
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Glaucoma implants.
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.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Instruments
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Surgical instruments disposable and reusable for use in ophthalmic surgery and treatment of ophthalmic conditions.
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.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot includes all accessories and consumables — including cataract consumables as follows:
— eye shields,
— lid plates,
— bags,
— cannula cases,
— dispensers,
— trays,
— drains,
— drapes,
— filters,
— marker pads and pens,
— pillows,
— sponges,
— strips,
— swabs,
— tonometer prisms,
— trays,
— tubing,
— other 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.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Ocular and Orbital Implants
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ocular and orbital implants.
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.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Refractive Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Refractive 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.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Diagnostic Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Diagnostic 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.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
Additional Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Additional products which come under the heading of ophthalmology equipment and accessories.
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.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Please refer to 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
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 with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 30
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
23/03/2020
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
23/03/2020
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 only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to successful suppliers any business through the 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 benefits 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 provided its private sector customers with the best value and open and transparent procurement procedures.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Shared Business Services
Halyard Court, 31 Broadway
Salford
M50 2UW
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS Shared Business Services
Halyard Court, 31 Broadway
Salford
M50 2UW
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
OJEU procedures include a minimum 10 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 a contract is entered into. Such information should be requested from NHS SBS. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not successfully been resolved the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or who 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 should be brought promptly.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/02/2020