Paper Hygiene 2023

Concepts

• paper hand towels
• disposable paper products
• toilet paper
• range of paper hygiene products
• paper hygiene
• region of gbp
• initial expenditure
• duration of this framework agreement
• requirements of those bodies
• precise quantities

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

The framework agreement will consist of a range of Paper Hygiene products. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 112 000 000 to GBP 167 000 000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement (including all extension periods). However, this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.

Lot Division

CPV Codes

• 33763000 - Paper hand towels
• 33772000 - Disposable paper products
• 33761000 - Toilet paper

Indicators

• Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.

Other Information

The forthcoming tender will have contract conditions that will require suppliers to demonstrate that they are managing ethical compliance at their organisation and manufacturing facilities. NHS Supply Chain will brief potential bidders in more detail about the exact requirements in the pre-tender phase. Details of the pre-tender webinar will be shared with all interested parties via the Jaggaer messaging system. We propose to hold a pre-tender supplier webinar (date to be confirmed - all applicants who have expressed interest in Jaggaer will be contacted) to outline the procurement exercise before the tender is published in January 2023. Registration: Please register your interest in this PIN via the Jaggaer e-Tendering system https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ If you have any queries regarding the NHS Jaggaer E-procurement Portal or completing your expression of interest on this system, please contact our Support Helpdesk managed by Jaggaer on telephone: 0800 0698630 or by E-mail: help_uk@jaggaer.com ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 6 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. 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. - ISO9001:2015 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 such 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/CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (as amended). If the Applicant commits to obtain ISO9001:2015 accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or equivalent) at the time of the tender submission then the requirement is that such certification is in place prior to the commencement date of the framework agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to place orders with the successful Applicant). — BS EN ISO 12625-3:2014 Tissue paper and tissue products. Determination of thickness, bulking thickness and apparent bulk density and bulk. — BS EN ISO 12625-4:2005 Tissue paper and tissue products. Determination of tensile strength, stretch at break and tensile energy absorption.G171+G171 — BS EN ISO 12625-5:2005+G171 Tissue paper and tissue products. Determination of wet tensile strength. — BS EN ISO 12625-7:2014 Tissue paper and tissue products. Determination of optical properties. Measurement of brightness and colour with D65/10º (outdoor daylight). — BS EN ISO 12625-8:2010 Tissue paper and tissue products. Water-absorption time and water absorption capacity, basket-immersion test method. Centrefeed products should also comply with: — Framework Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the council on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (as amended), — Commission Regulation (EC) No 450/2009 on active and intelligent materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (as amended). The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion. 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. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will 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. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it. If you are interested in this tender (Paper Hygiene 2023) Please register your interest on the PIN at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com