National Framework for the Provision of an Enteral Feeding Accessories Delivery Service

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jun 2022 at 10:36

Tender

29 Mar 2022 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is conducting an open tender for the "National Framework for the Provision of an Enteral Feeding Accessories Delivery Service." This procurement falls under the health industry category, specifically focusing on miscellaneous medical devices and products. The contract aims to establish a framework that allows organisations to procure enteral feeding accessories separately, enhancing accessibility for patients in clinical and community settings. The tender period is active, with a deadline for bid submissions on 3rd May 2022, and the anticipated contract value is approximately £5 million.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for suppliers of medical devices, particularly those specialising in enteral feeding systems and accessories. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality products, reliable delivery mechanisms, and robust patient management and contract support services would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the procurement method being an open procedure, it allows for a broad range of businesses to participate, encouraging innovation and competitive pricing in the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

National Framework for the Provision of an Enteral Feeding Accessories Delivery Service

Notice Description

The aim of the proposed framework is to provide products to support the use of enteral feed systems. Traditionally, organisations have obtained the accessories alongside the main enteral feed items. This framework will provide an alternative procurement route for organisations looking to source enteral feed accessories separately to the main feed items. The proposed scope is for the provision of an enteral feeding accessory products service to patients in both clinical and community settings. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service anticipates appointing all Bidders who score a total of 60% or more (who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these ITT documents) to supply the products and services, as detailed within the specification at SCHEDULE A FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT SPECIFICATION.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the proposed framework is to provide products to support the use of enteral feed systems. Traditionally, organisations have obtained the accessories alongside the main enteral feed items. This framework will provide an alternative procurement route for organisations looking to source enteral feed accessories separately to the main feed items. The proposed scope is for the provision of an enteral feed accessory products service to patients in both clinical and community settings. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service anticipates appointing all Bidders who score a total of 60% or more (who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these ITT documents) to supply the products and services, as detailed within the specification at SCHEDULE A FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT SPECIFICATION.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032737
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016228-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Additional Buyers

The eligible users of the proposed framework agreement are available for unrestructed and full direct access, free of charge at: www.nhssourcing.co.uk

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vygon (UK) Ltd

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