Tender

Sterile Services Procurement

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)

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Tender

23 Sep 2021 at 13:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Papworth NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for Sterile Services related to sterilisation, disinfection, and hygiene for surgical instrumentation and medical devices. This market engagement is part of their planning stage, with an invitation for interested providers to submit a Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) by 12pm on 11th October 2021. The planned contract will start on 1st April 2022, lasting three years with a possible two-year extension, carrying an estimated value of £5 million over five years. The procurement process is geared towards exploring the market capability to deliver these vital services in Cambridge, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sterilisation and hygiene services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare sector. Companies experienced in providing decontamination equipment and related health services would be well-suited to participate, as the procurement aims to gauge market interest and develop a robust service specification. Engaging in this pre-procurement process could position businesses favourably for future contracting opportunities with the NHS and facilitate growth in a competitive healthcare environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sterile Services Procurement

Notice Description

Royal Papworth NHS Foundation Trust are carrying out some initial market engagement in relation to Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene services in relation to surgical instrumentation and medical devices. This notice intends to facilitate early engagement with potential Providers to seek the views and opinions of organisations that may be interested in delivering Sterile Services and relates only to a pre-procurement Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ). Royal Papworth NHS Foundation Trust are currently developing their Service Specification, contracting process and commercial model for Sterile Services and intend to commence a procurement process to award a contract to provide the Service from 1st April 2022. The new Service will be for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2-year period at the Contracting Authority's discretion. The estimated costs associated with provision of this Service (based on 5 years) are approximately PS5m. More detail on the proposed Service can be found in the draft Service Specification which has been shared via Eu Supply along with the MEQ. Royal Papworth NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to establish what interest there might be in providing such a Service from suitably qualified, capable and competent organisations. Royal Papworth NHS Foundation Trust will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. Interested parties should note that a response to this notice does not guarantee an automatic invitation to any subsequent formal procurement, which Royal Papworth NHS Foundation Trust will consider in due course. Participation in this Market Engagement activity is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement; however, the responses will inform Royal Papworth NHS Foundation Trust with regards to the level of market interest. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT. Providers wishing to express an interest should submit their completed Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) via EU-Supply no later than 12pm on Monday 11th October 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5f4663-2346-45c9-a135-57e313f2b9e0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

42924720 - Decontamination equipment

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0AY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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