Syringes, Needles including Biopsy and Associated Products

Concepts

• syringes
• medical needles
• anesthesia needles
• radiology procedural needles
• epidural needles
• amniocentesia needles
• biopsy needles
• combined safety needles
• safety needles
• combined needles

Location

Various locations in the UK

Description

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of syringes, needles including biopsy and products associated with their use including safety versions where applicable. Needles and syringes can be supplied both as individual products and in combination with each other and include: Syringes; Needles; Biopsy needles, Combined needles and syringes; Safety needles; Combined safety needles and syringes; and Products associated with the use of needles and/or syringes as above. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the total value of purchases under it will be around £97,500,000. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is around £340,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business with successful suppliers.

Lot Division

Renewal Options

This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 33141310 - Syringes
• 33100000 - Medical equipments
• 33140000 - Medical consumables
• 33141320 - Medical needles
• 33141321 - Anesthesia needles
• 33141326 - Radiology procedural needles
• 33141328 - Epidural needles
• 33141329 - Amniocentesia needles
• 33171300 - Epidural kits or packs
• 33141323 - Biopsy needles

Indicators

• An E-Auction may be used.
• Bids should cover one or more lots.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Although an electronic auction will not be used to award all or part of the requirements of the Framework Agreement the use of eAuctions may be an option as part of any contracts awarded under the Framework Agreement. Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows: 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 ITTs Open to All Suppliers. — Select from the following ITTs: ITT_1350 Syringes, Needles including Biopsy and Associated Products ITT_1351 - Lot 1 - Syringes, Needles & Associated Products ITT_1352 - Lot 2 - Biopsy Needles & Associated Products Please note: you must respond to IT_1350 in addition to any lots you intend to respond to. — Click on Express Interest. — If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond. Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard. For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.