Disposable Cubicle, Shower and Window Curtains 2025

Concepts

• curtains, drapes
• sheffield
• curtains
• curtain rails and hangings
• curtain rails
• non antimicrobial treated disposable cubicle
• window curtains
• window
• shower
• disposable cubicle

Location

Sheffield

Description

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Antimicrobial treated and Non Antimicrobial Treated disposable cubicle, shower and window curtains to customers via the eDirect/Direct route to market. This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 18,700,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.

Lot Division

CPV Codes

• 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds
• 39515100 - Curtains
• 44115810 - Curtain rails and hangings
• 44115811 - Curtain rails

Indicators

Other Information

The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during Autumn 2024. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time. The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this within their tender submission: - Employer’s Liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant - Public Liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant - Product Liability Insurance cover in the name of the Applicant of £5m per claim or £5m per claim and in the annual aggregate - ISO9001:2015 accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or equivalent) to cover all segments of the Applicant's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, manufacturing, storage and distribution. - Declaration of Conformity and UKCA/CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (if applicable). -BS 5867-2:2008 Type B or C flammability requirements. -ISO 20743:2013 (Assessment of Antibacterial Finished Products) or equivalent standard. The NHS has adopted PPN 06/20 (taking account of Social Value), and therefore this future Framework Agreement will include some qualitative evaluation questions on Social Value with a minimum weighting of 10% towards the award. For more information please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking-a... In addition, the NHS has adopted the Government’s ‘Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans’ (PPN 06/21) requiring all suppliers with new contracts for goods, services and/or works irrespective of value to publish a carbon reduction plan for their direct emissions. Suppliers bidding on NHS Supply Chain tenders will also be required to submit an Evergreen Assessment, please see https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergr.... PPN 02/23 "Tackling Modern Slavery in Government Supply Chains" will also apply. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion. As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the Request for Information document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please follow the below instructions; REGISTRATION 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: - Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page. - Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page. PORTAL ACCESS If registration has been completed: - Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// - Click on “SQs Open to All Suppliers” EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Find "SQ_540" and click on the blue text. Select Express interest. If you have any queries regarding the NHS Jaggaer E-procurement Portal or completing your expression of interest on this system, please contact our Support Helpdesk managed by Jaggaer on telephone: 0800 0698630 or by E-mail: help_uk@jaggaer.com