Planning

Equipment for the High Level Disinfection of Ultrasound Probes

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Planning

18 Jun 2018 at 07:50

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services is planning a procurement process for the supply of equipment required for the high-level disinfection of ultrasound probes. This tender, titled "Equipment for the High Level Disinfection of Ultrasound Probes," is classified under the industry category of sterilisation, disinfection, and hygiene devices (CPV: 33191000). The procurement method will follow an open procedure above the threshold, with a total budget of £3,000,000 allocated over the contract period from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2021. Interested suppliers must submit responses to a Pre-Procurement Questionnaire by 12:00 noon on 24 July 2018 to Andrew Payne at the NHS Shared Business Services.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those focusing on automated disinfection systems compatible with ultrasound probes. Companies that manufacture, supply, or distribute sterilisation technology, especially those with a track record in the healthcare sector, would be well-positioned to compete. As the tender focuses on high-level disinfection to eliminate HPV viruses, suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with health executive guidelines and effective microbiological control solutions stand to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Equipment for the High Level Disinfection of Ultrasound Probes

Notice Description

NHS SBS are looking for suppliers to provide automated decontamination systems for use with semi critical ultrasound probes and semi invasive/non-invasive ultrasound probes. High level disinfection is required to kill the HPV viruses. The equipment must be: * Automated * Kill HPV * Comply with Health executive guidance * Completely eliminate all micro organisms * Must be compatible with all probes as identified in the MHRH guidance. * Able to disinfect the entire device Please complete the Pre-Procurement Questionnaire that is attached to this PIN Notice. Any responses to this early market engagement exercise imply no commitment on Providers to engage in any subsequent procurement process, nor do they confer any advantaged status or guarantee of inclusion in any subsequent procurement process for those Providers who do respond. The questionnaire and all responses received are in no way legally binding on any party. Please respond directly to Andrew Payne, andrew_payne@nhs.net by 12:00 noon on 24th July 2018. Additional information: Please complete and return the Pre-Procurement Questionnaire that is attached to this PIN Notice. NHS Shared Business Services reserve the right to withdraw this notice at any time. NHS Shared Business Services is not bound to accept any proposals submitted by Providers and is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of Providers engaging with this process. This Early Market Engagement Exercise does not guarantee that procurement will take place and NHS Shared Business Services reserves the right to defer from any procurement entirely. Please respond either through the EU Supply tender portal, reference; 31901 or directly to Andrew Payne, andrew_payne@nhs.net by 12:00 noon on 24th July 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc1b00a-4bdf-44c2-b38e-e3b2f48e8681
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Aug 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

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