Provision of antimicrobials to the NHS in England [and Scotland] [and Wales][and Northern Ireland] via a subscription-based payment model

Concepts

• medical equipment and pharmaceuticals
• leeds
• northern irelandthe contract(s
• novel antimicrobials
• subscription model).providers
• northern ireland
• a subscription model contract
• antimicrobial products
• most antimicrobial products
• nhs england

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

NHS England (referred to as the Authority), is inviting Suppliers with the appropriate Market Authorisation to respond to this invitation to tender for the provision of antimicrobial products via a subscription model contract in England – Scotland – Wales and Northern IrelandThe Contract(s) for Goods/Services is due to commence on 1st April 2026. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with successful bidder(s) that meet the evaluation criteria set out in the selection questionnaire and associated documents and qualify for a contract under the Subscription Model. Contract(s) will be awarded for an initial period of the lessor of 3 years or the date at which exclusivity ends. The Authority will have the option to offer one or more extensions, however the total contract length shall not exceed the lessor of 16 years or the date at which exclusivity ends. The deadline for ITT submissions is 13.00pm on Thursday 12th September 2024.

Total Quantity or Scope

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing global challenges faced this century. Already, AMR infections are estimated to cause 700,000 deaths each year globally. That figure is predicted to rise to 10 million, alongside a cumulative cost of $100 trillion, by 2050 if no action is taken. The UK Government has recognised AMR as a global problem and committed action to tackle it as a priority issue. For most antimicrobial products, there are few replacements or alternative products in development and even fewer that target priority pathogens; therefore, investment in novel antimicrobials is widely seen as commercially unattractive. NHS England recognised this problem and has built an innovative model that will pay companies a fixed annual fee for antimicrobials (subscription model).Providers must be able to meet the requirements set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) and deliver the contract in accordance with its terms.Providers wishing to be considered for a subscription model contract must provide the information requested in the procurement documentation prior to the deadlines stated in this notice and the ITT. The ITT documentation including a selection questionnaire is available through the Atamis (Health Family) portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. The reference is C299010 and the closing date for completed of the selection questionnaire is 13:00pm , on Thursday 12th September 2024. Bidders who pass the selection questionnaire will be invited to participate in the ITT stage of this procurement. Deadlines for the ITT stage will be confirmed to Bidders invited to that stage. To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. ShouldBidders have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk. Additional information: This provision of the contract will be inclusive of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Renewal Options

In accordance with the conditions within the ITT and Contract.

CPV Codes

• 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

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