Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling including Beds and Associated Products, Rental and Decontamination

Concepts

• beds
• health care sector
• direct contract products
• non-direct contract products
• pressure area care products
• pressure area care
• beds and associated products
• patient handling
• care
• pressure

Location

Various Locations in the UK

Description

As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would like to engage with suppliers in relation to Pressure Area Care products including Beds, Mattresses, Cushions, Slings, Slide Sheets, Hoists, Prevention and Support Aids. In addition, services associated with these type of products; rental, maintenance and decontamination. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £30,670,000 to £55,000,000 in the first year 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. The total estimated value over the total framework agreement term is forecasted to be £220,000,000 (2+2 year term). The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier. Under the Framework Agreement there will be two different methods of supply - one for Non-Direct Contract Products and one for Direct Contract Products. NHS Supply Chain will be entitled to purchase the supplies and/or services identified [below] [in the tender documents] as Non-Direct Contract Products which it will then make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. For the supplies and/or services identified as Direct Contract Products [below] [in the tender documents] 1) NHS Supply Chain; 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or

Lot Division

CPV Codes

• 33192100 - Beds for medical use
• 39143111 - Mattress supports
• 39143112 - Mattresses
• 39512300 - Mattress covers
• 39516110 - Cushions
• 34946240 - Chairs and chair wedges
• 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector
• 39541220 - Slings
• 42416300 - Hoists
• 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
• 39512100 - Sheets
• 44411200 - Baths
• 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
• 85111000 - Hospital services

Indicators

• Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.

Other Information

5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework. For Direct Contract Products the Supplier will be required to report to and pay a direct contract management fee to NHS Supply Chain as detailed in the tender documents. Non-Direct Contract Products Beds, Cots and Accessories Integrated Bed and Mattress Systems Mattresses and Accessories Cushions and Accessories Prevention and Support Aids Hoists, Stand Aids and Accessories Transfer Equipment Slings and Accessories Slide Sheets Bathing Equipment and Accessories Direct Contract Products Direct Lot for High Value Patient transfer equipment Product Rental Managed Service NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment/bulk buy initiatives. The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. 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. NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the use of Lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right not to as part of any future tender process. Further information in respect of the Lot strategy will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. 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: - ISO 9001: 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. If Quality Assurance Standard certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain. - Declaration of Conformity and UKCA Certification to demonstrate compliance to UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 or Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC or Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (where applicable). - MHRA registration of any medical devices, in compliance with the Medical Devices Regulations 2022 (SI 2022 No 618, as amended) (UK MDR 2022). The Insurance set out below, acceptable evidence of which should be an Insurance Certificate or a signed Broker’s letter. -Employers liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim -Public Liability Insurance of £5m per claim -Product Liability Insurance cover of £5m If an Applicant commits to obtain ISO9001:2015 or equivalent quality standard certificate, Public Liability Insurance or Product Liability Insurance certification at the time of their tender submission then the requirement is that such certification is in place prior to the commencement date of the framework agreement. NHS Supply Chain will assess the Applicant’s economic and financial standing (or that of the entity or entities the Applicant is relying upon). Documentary evidence of this will be required at tender stage. The NHS has adopted PPN 06/20 all framework Agreements will therefore include qualitative evaluation questions on Social Value with a min. weighting of 10% towards the award: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking-a.... From April 2023: the NHS will adopt PPN 06/21 requiring all suppliers with new contracts for goods, services, and/or works with an anticipated contract value above £5 million per annum, to publish a carbon reduction plan for their direct emissions. All Applicants bidding to be on any NHS Supply Chain Frameworks must submit an Evergreen Assessment as part of the tendering process. https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergr... Applicants are required to have a Modern Slavery Assessment (MSAT) completed within 12 months of the future tender close date (PPN 02/23). As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain anticipates engaging with suppliers of these products via an expression of interest and a Request for Information (RFI). Please follow the guidance below: PORTAL ACCESS - Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// - Click on “SQs Open to All Suppliers” and search for the title of the procurement SQ_552 - RFI - Pressure Area Care EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Click on the ‘EXPRESS INTEREST’ button in the top right corner. The RFI will be available in the Qualification envelope and attachments tab. The closing date for responses to the RFI will be 14th August 2024.