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Planning

27 Jul 2023 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain, operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd, is planning a tender for Enteral Feeding, Bile Bags, and Associated Products in 2025. This procurement falls under the Medical Consumables category. The tender process is in the planning stage, with key requirements including various certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, Public Liability Insurance, and compliance with UK Medical Device Regulations. The planned tender includes a minimum 10% weighting towards Social Value evaluation and will also incorporate requirements to address Modern Slavery in Government Supply Chains. The NHS Supply Chain intends to purchase supplies and services from a range of entities, including NHS trusts, government departments, and private sector entities active in the UK healthcare sector.

This tender opportunity for Enteral Feeding products by the NHS Supply Chain can create business growth opportunities for suppliers in the healthcare sector. Businesses specialised in medical consumables, enteral feeding devices, and nutritional products would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The tender process is expected to provide significant financial opportunities, with an estimated total Framework Agreement value ranging from approximately £78.1 million to £112.8 million over the term of the agreement. Eligible suppliers are encouraged to engage with the NHS Supply Chain via a Request for Information to explore potential collaborations and understand the requirements for participation in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Enteral Feeding, Bile Bags and Associated Products 2025

Notice Description

To provide all enteral feeding and related products including syringes, devices, tubes and accessories to the NHS. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS19.4m to PS28m in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options), will be in the region of PS78.1m to PS112.8m.The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.

Lot Information

Enteral, Oral Tip Syringes and Accessories

Including, but not limited to Enteral Syringes, Oral Tip Syringes, Bottle Adapters, Medicine/Milk Straws, Syringe Caps & Collostrum Collectors. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS7.2m to PS8.5m in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Enteral Feeding Devices

Including but not limited to Enteral Feeding Tubes (NG, NJ, G, J), ph Strips and Readers, Nasal Anchoring Devices, Buttons and related accessories. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS11m to PS13m in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Enteral Feeds

Nutritional Feeds including Oral Nutritional Supplements, Tube Feeds and Dysphagia Thickeners. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS200k to PS1m in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Enteral Giving Sets

Including but not limited to Enteral Feeding Giving Sets, Syringe Pumps, Containers and related accessories. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS700k to PS5m in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Bile Bags

Bile Bags, Ryles Tubes & Levins Tubes. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS300k to PS500k in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eadf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021828-2023
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

15880000 - Special nutritional products

15882000 - Dietetic products

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141310 - Syringes

33141600 - Collector and collection bags, drainage and kits

33141610 - Collection bag

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

33612000 - Medicinal products for functional gastrointestinal disorders

33692300 - Enteral feeds

44164310 - Tubes and fittings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,800,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2024Expired
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 Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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