Tender

Invitation to tender for the provision of PET-CT Services (Phase II)

ARDEN & GEM CSU

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Tender

12 Jul 2017 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Arden & GEM CSU is conducting a tender for the provision of PET-CT Services (Phase II) on behalf of NHS England Specialised Commissioning. This procurement falls within the medical imaging services industry and is currently at the planning stage. The tender, identified as tender_146155/596018, is set to close at 12:00 noon on 15th September 2017. The contract will span from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2025 and encompasses 11 Lots, with a maximum award of 4 Lots to any single bidder. Suppliers are required to use Standard Tracers for proposals, and further instructions for participation are provided through an eTendering system.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical imaging sector, especially those offering PET-CT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given that they may be especially suited to provide innovative solutions in delivering the mandated services. Bidders should consider their capabilities in handling Standard Tracers and, potentially, Non-Standard Tracers while preparing their proposals. Engaging in this tender could position businesses advantageously within the public health service contract landscape.

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Notice Title

Invitation to tender for the provision of PET-CT Services (Phase II)

Notice Description

This procurement will be conducted by AGCSU on behalf of NHS England Specialised Commissioning. Any contract arising from this procurement will be between the successful Provider and NHS England (National Health Service Commissioning Board). The procurement will consist of 11 Lots. The maximum number of Lots awarded to a single Bidder will be limited to 4 (Not more than 3 (three) lots from Lots 1 -8 plus not more than 1 (one) lot from Lots 9-11). The successful Provider for each Lot will be awarded the contract included within the tender documents and will be responsible for delivery of the overall PET-CT Service in accordance with the Service Specification and Contract, however NHS England will mandate the Provider of Standard Tracers for that Lot. The Standard Tracer Provider for each Lot will therefore be a nominated subcontractor to the PET-CT Service Provider for that Lot. Selection of the Standard Tracer Provider for each Lot will be the subject of a separate procurement The Standard Tracers are: * FDG (18F - fluorodeoxyglucose) * FEC (18F - fluoro-ethyl-choline); * FMC (18F - fluoro-methyl-choline); and * NaF (18F - Sodium Fluoride) Bidders must, as a minimum, submit proposals to deliver PET-CT Services utilising Standard Tracers. In addition Bidders may offer to provide PET-CT Services utilising Non-Standard Tracers. Further details are available on the Bravo e-tendering portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. The ITT deadline is 12:00 noon on 15/09/2017 Additional information: NHS Arden & GEM CSU is managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. Suppliers Instructions on how to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) -Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/ password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre- Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT (ITT_799) to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box 3.Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of on-line and off-line actions for you to perform (there is detailed on-line help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the on-line help, or contact the eTendering helpdesk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5b9445b-b399-4ccb-b8be-c5666d39fa4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6745f739-b7d2-4ab9-9e63-5df2aa6dee62
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARDEN & GEM CSU
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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