Insulin Pumps, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Closed Loop Insulin Delivery Systems and Associated Products

A Tender Notice
by NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY DHL SUPPLY CHAIN LIMITED ACTING AS AGENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL)

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Framework (Goods)
Duration: 1 year
Value: £16M-£75M

Sector: HEALTH
Published: 31 Aug 2022
Delivery: To 23 Sep 2023 (est.)
Deadline: 28 Sep 2022 14:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom: Various Locations in the UK

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain London

Description

In January 2022 NHS Supply Chain launched a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain customer base of Insulin Pumps Continuous Glucose Monitoring Closed Loop Insulin Delivery Systems and Associated Products. The Framework Agreement provides one ordering platform for all technologies, the objective to award broadly across the Framework Agreement to ensure continuity of supply for all key product areas and to also allow optimisation opportunities to be identified. In accordance with Section 3 of the ITT that was published in 2021, NHS Supply Chain has taken the decision to open the Framework Agreement to new Applicants to ensure the Framework Agreement continues to offer the broadest possible range of products to the NHS, as well as ensuring any new technologies and innovations in this product area are made available via the Framework Agreement. Applicants successfully awarded to the Framework Agreement during this Agile Tender will be awarded with the incumbent suppliers who were awarded to the Framework Agreement following the previous tendering exercise (Contract Award Notice reference: 2022/S 000-000260 which can be viewed at: https://www.gov.uk/find-tender). This agreement is for the supply of Insulin Pumps, Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices, Applications or software to enable the function of Closed Loop Insulin Delivery Systems and also for the dedicated consumables and accessories for the products listed above. The Framework Agreement was launched in January 2022 with an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months. Applicants successfully awarded to the Framework Agreement during this Agile Tender will therefore be awarded for an initial period of 12 months, with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 36 months. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of the purchases will be circa £20,000,000. For the full 36 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £75,000,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business or volumes to be purchased from any Supplier.

Lot Division

Insulin Pumps

Duration: 1 year
Value: £9M

This lot is for Standalone Insulin Pumps and also Tethered Insulin Pumps, Patch Insulin Pumps, Tethered Pump with Integrated Continuous Glucose Monitor, Patch Pumps with Integrated Continuous Glucose Monitor, Tethered Pump with Integrated Continuous Glucose Monitor and Algorithm. This Lot also includes, but is not limited to; Insulin subcutaneous infusion set Tubes Cannula’s Needle cartridges Handsets Insertion Devices Adaptors Batteries Carry Cases Belts Remotes Sensors Finger Prickers Battery caps Resevoirs USB Adapters Clips Luer Locks Dressings Pouches Service packs Any other option or accessory used with or to configure the pumps Additional information: Anticipated expenditure will be circa £9,000,000 for the first year of this framework agreement, this is approximate and may vary depending on the requirements of bodies purchasing under the agreement. For the full 36 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £27,000,000. These values are approximate, based on historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.

Continuous Glucose Monitors

Duration: 1 year
Value: £4M

This lot is for standalone CGM and Flash Glucose Monitoring. This Lot also includes Receivers, Transmitters, Sensors and Flash Glucose Monitoring Devices. This lot includes but is not limited to: Handsets Sensors Carry cases Tapes Finger prickers Clips Dressings Adhesives Insertion devices Testers Service Packs Download Features Any other option or accessory used to configure the unit Additional information: Anticipated expenditure will be circa £3,750,000 in the first year of this framework agreement, this is approximate and may vary depending on the requirements of bodies purchasing under the agreement. For the full 36 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £11,250,000. These values are approximate, based on historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.

Software and Diabetes Management Systems

Duration: 1 year
Value: £3M

This lot is for Applications, Software or Algorithms that contribute to the functionality of a Closed/Semi Closed Loop Insulin Delivery System and Diabetes Management Systems that allow for the uploading of information from Insulin Pumps, CGM’s, Glucose Meters and/or Mobile Applications. Mobile applications that act only as an Insulin Pump or CGM controller must not be included in this lot and must instead be submitted as an accessory in the relevant lot where the Pump or CGM device sits. Additional information: Anticipated expenditure will be circa £3,000,000 for the first year of this framework agreement, this is approximate and may vary depending on the requirements of bodies purchasing under the agreement. For the full 36 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £9,000,000. These values are approximate, based on historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.

Renewal Options

This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 36 months.

Award Criteria

Working with NHSSC	30
Patient Experience	35
Customer Support	35
price	0

CPV Codes

33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion
33194110 - Infusion pumps
33194120 - Infusion supplies
48100000 - Industry specific software package

Indicators

An E-Auction may be used.
Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
Variant bids may be considered.
This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
Options are available.
Renewals are not available.
Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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

ocds-h6vhtk-03494c
FTS 024332-2022