Planning

Super Absorbent Gels

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

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Planning

11 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain is planning a procurement process for the supply of Super Absorbent Gel products, which are intended for use in cleaning fluid spillages. This procurement falls within the medical consumables industry category and will take place in the UK. The initial estimated contract value is £668,000, with an expected first-year expenditure of around £167,000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an invitation to tender anticipated to be issued on 17 September 2021. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are encouraged to engage with NHS Supply Chain through a Request for Information (RFI) via their eProcurement Portal.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies involved in the medical supplies sector, particularly those that manufacture or distribute cleaning products and medical consumables. Businesses that hold the necessary certifications, including ISO9001:2015 and appropriate liability insurance, will be best positioned to compete for this contract. Given that NHS Supply Chain will make the products available to various NHS Trusts and other public health entities, this is a prime opportunity for growth within the healthcare supply chain.

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Notice Title

Super Absorbent Gels

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock/Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct route for Super Absorbent Gel products for use in cleaning spillages of fluid, including but not limited to Absorbent Gel Sachets, Shaker Pots, Sheets and Tubs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Precise quantities are unknown, initial expenditure at cost in the first year is expected to be in the region of PS167,000. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term will be in the region of PS668,000. Applicants will be required to provide evidence, as part of their tender submission, that they hold (in date) the following certifications: - It will be a requirement of the tender process for all Applicants to hold (in-date) 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. - Public Liability Insurance of PS5m per claim in the name of the Applicant - Product Liability Insurance in the name of the Applicant of PS5m per claim or PS5m per claim and in the annual aggregate - Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC or Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (where applicable). Additional information: This Framework Agreement is anticipated to have the option to extend for up to a further 36 months in addition to the initial 12 month period upon review. Any extension (or extensions) will be solely at the discretion of NHS Supply Chain.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02928a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002851-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£668 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
Contact Name
Lisa-Marie Stead
Contact Email
lisa-marie.stead@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7920084563

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6LH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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