Planning

Aseptic Isolators

EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

16 Feb 2024 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub is planning to establish a Framework Agreement for the procurement of Aseptic Isolators, used in preparing aseptic hazardous and non-hazardous products in pharmacy aseptic units. The aim is to provide suitable products for disinfection and sterilisation. Providers are expected to comply with forthcoming specifications likely at the tender stage. Stakeholders need to provide services such as design, installation, maintenance, warranties, and service fees. Suppliers are required to commence services by November 2024, and potential bidders must express interest by 12pm on Monday 11th March 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for suppliers to engage with the East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub in the health sector. Businesses capable of providing Aseptic Isolators and related services are well-suited to bid for this contract. As the Framework Agreement aims for transparency and consistency, suppliers must meet specific criteria, including providing a preferred commercial model, carbon reduction plans, and disclosure of similar framework agreements. This opportunity is for the East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub Members, with associate membership available for eligible publicly funded entities.

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Notice Title

Aseptic Isolators

Notice Description

The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub (EoECPH, The Authority) is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the procurement of Aseptic Isolators. The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub do not currently hold a Framework Agreement for this Product. The aims and objectives of the Framework Agreement are to provide customers with Aseptic Isolators used in the preparation of aseptic hazardous and non-hazardous products in Pharmacy Aseptic Units. Aseptic Isolators are commonly found in the pharmacy departments of hospitals and can be used for producing various medicines, including chemotherapy medicines where an aseptic environment is required. The product will need to be suitable for disinfection and sterilisation. Providers would be expected to comply with the requirements of the specification once we make it available which will likely be at the tender stage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the PIN is to inform potential suppliers of our intention to procure this product but also to engage suppliers to understand the capabilities and capacity of the market. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to not proceed to tender or at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of further notice/s or at any other time.

EoECPH wishes to work collaboratively with suppliers and asks for input from suppliers as to achieving the best route to market for this product. Successful suppliers will need to provide services such as design, installation, maintenance, warranties (where applicable) and service fees, which will be included in the framework agreement. The product will also be subject to various tests. Suppliers will need to commence the service by November 2024 (This date is subject to change and is a target date. It may be slightly earlier or later.)

Potential suppliers are asked to take part in a short market engagement questionnaire. The information provided will help to form the way the product specification is designed for the framework agreement. Details of how to access the questionnaire can be found further in this section of the notice.

Aseptic Isolators Key Aims and Objectives

The overall aim of the East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub Framework Agreement is to provide an Aseptic Isolators agreement between Trusts and Suppliers which is fit for purpose and meets the requirements of the trusts.

The Framework should provide transparency, clarity and consistency for participating authorities.

Suppliers will need to:

Be able to provide the product outlined above and as will be further outlined in the service specification once the procurement is live.

Commence the service by November 2024 (This date is subject to change and is a target date. It may be earlier or later).

Provide details of their preferred commercial model for this product.

Let us know if they are interested in bidding for this contract.

The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub is an 'in-scope organisation' and as such from the 1st April 2024, in line with NHS supplier road maps, we will be asking for all bidders to provide their Carbon Reduction Plans as part of the selection questionnaire across all of our categories. Please note: Failure to meet this requirement may result in bidders being unsuccessful in being appointed to the framework.

Confirm the names of any other Framework Agreements you are on that are similar to Aseptic Isolators.

This framework agreement is for East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub (EoECPH) Members. EoECPH Members are subject to change throughout the life of the Framework Agreement. Associate membership is available to any publicly funded entities (not already a full or pharmacy EoECPH member) who sign the framework customer access agreement.

If you would like to express an interest in this opportunity, please complete the expression of interest questionnaire titled Aseptic Isolators on Atamis by 12pm Monday 11th March 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043ace
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005253-2024
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

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 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
EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Alia Husain
Contact Email
alia.husain@eoecph.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FULBOURN
Postcode
CB21 5XB
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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