Thermometer Devices and Support Products
A Tender Notice
by NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Supply)
- Duration
- 2 year
- Value
- £48M
- Sector
- INDUSTRIAL
- Published
- 04 Jan 2021
- Delivery
- To 16 Feb 2023 (est.)
- Deadline
- 16 Feb 2021 15:00
Concepts
Location
London
3 buyers
- NHS Supply Chain London
- DHL Supply Chain Normanton
Description
NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock/Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route. The Framework Agreement is for the supply of thermometer devices and support products for body temperature measurement including phase change thermometers, electronic thermometer devices with corded probe, associated covers and accessories, electronic thermometer devices with flexible probe tip and associated covers, electronic thermometer devices with rigid probe tip and associated covers, tympanic devices, associated covers and accessories, noncontact temporal artery devices and accessories. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that the estimated value of the lifetime of the contract is in the region of GBP 47.6 million, however the values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
Lot Division
| 1 | Phase Change Thermometers (Single Use)
This Lot includes devices which use samples of inert chemicals which melt at progressively higher temperatures. These chemicals are mounted as small dots in a matrix on a device which can be used to take an oral and/or axillary measurement to produce a temperature reading that is taken from the last dot to melt. Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. |
| 2 | Electronic Thermometer Devices with Corded Probe, Associated Covers and Accessories
This Lot includes products which measure temperature either orally, axillary or rectally by use of a device with a fixed cable and probe with and/or flexible tip. These devices identify the temperature in a numerical reading and can also be referred to as digital thermometers. These devices require probe covers which assist with infection control and are included in this Lot. Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35% - at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. |
| 3 | Electronic Thermometer Devices with Flexible Probe Tip and Associated Covers
This Lot includes products which measure temperature either orally, axillary or rectally by use of a device with a flexible probe tip. These devices identify the temperature in a numerical reading and can also be referred to as digital Thermometers. These devices require probe covers which assist with infection control and are included in this Lot. Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35% - at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. |
| 4 | Electronic Thermometer Devices with Rigid Probe Tip and Associated Covers
This Lot includes products which measure temperature either orally, axillary or rectally by use of a device with a rigid probe tip. These devices identify the temperature in a numerical reading and can also be referred to as digital thermometers. These devices require probe covers which assist with infection control and are included in this Lot. Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. |
| 6 | Non Contact Temporal Artery Thermometer Devices and Accessories
This Lot includes devices which are used generate a temperature reading from the forehead. These thermometers take a reading from the heat emitted from the skin above the temporal artery and shows as a numerical reading. Devices are held away from the patient, and therefore referred to as ‘non contact’. Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. |
| 6 | 5
This Lot includes products which measure temperature from within the ear cavity by taking a reading from the tympanic membrane. These devices identify temperature in a numerical reading and require probe covers to assist with infection control, which are also included in this Lot. Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. |
Award Criteria
| Sales. Service and Quality | 30.0 |
| Value Added | 10.0 |
| Supply Chain Assessment | 9.0 |
| Supply Chain Resilience | 1.0 |
| Financial Evaluation | 50.0 |
CPV Codes
- 38412000 - Thermometers
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
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 and quality.
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 eProcurement 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 eProcurement portal using the URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ to access the portal. 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.
Reference
- FTS 000067-2021