--- title: "NHS ENGLAND SPECIALISED COMMISSIONING (SOUTH) - Renal Dialysis: Satellite (Adult) Services - Taunton, Yeovil, Frome Units" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09018d71-b504-461d-a81d-9d22809d2fb4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09018d71-b504-461d-a81d-9d22809d2fb4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09018d71-b504-461d-a81d-9d22809d2fb4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09018d71-b504-461d-a81d-9d22809d2fb4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-10-12" --- # NHS ENGLAND SPECIALISED COMMISSIONING (SOUTH) - Renal Dialysis: Satellite (Adult) Services - Taunton, Yeovil, Frome Units Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09018d71-b504-461d-a81d-9d22809d2fb4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09018d71-b504-461d-a81d-9d22809d2fb4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09018d71-b504-461d-a81d-9d22809d2fb4.json) ## Summary NHS England Specialised Commissioning (South) is seeking bids for the provision of renal dialysis satellite services in Taunton, Yeovil, and Frome, with potential further sites in Bridgwater and Bath. The tender, titled "NHS England Specialised Commissioning (South) - Renal Dialysis: Satellite (Adult) Services," is currently in the Tender stage and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The deadline for bid submissions is 19th November 2018, with a contract duration of 48 months beginning on 1st June 2019, and an annual contract value ranging from £5,523,336 to £6,152,328. The projects fall within the healthcare services industry, specifically dialysis solutions, and are located in the South West region of England. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those that specialise in dialysis treatments and associated support services. Companies capable of fulfilling the specific requirements for the three lots, including ensuring necessary supplies and guiding patients to relevant services, should consider participating. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the nature of the services being procured aligns well with their capacities and capabilities, fostering potential growth in the specialised healthcare market. ## Notice NHS England Specialised Commissioning (South) is responsible for the provision of satellite haemodialysis operational services to 3 existing haemodialysis units at Taunton, Yeovil and Frome. In addition, the commissioner would like to explore the opportunity of further sites at Bridgwater and Bath. The procurement is split in to three lots: -Lot 1 Taunton (& Bridgwater) -Lot 2 Yeovil -Lot 3 Frome (& Bath) Initial contract duration for each Lot is 48 months and the total annual value : PS5523336-6152328 Bidders should note that award of the Bridgwater and Bath elements of Lots 1 & 3 are optional and at the sole discretion of the Commissioner, as further described in the procurement documentation. Each Site is supported by a Supervising Trust The contract for each of the lots will be held by NHS England as the contracting authority, but bidders should note the possibility of the contract(s) being novated to the relevant Supervising Trust during the contract term, as further described in the procurement documentation. Lot 1 Contract value: PS1729728-PS235872PA. Supervising Trust: Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust. Bidders will need to ensure they are able to provide dialysis treatment in the unit they are bidding for, in accordance with the specification and that all necessary supplies and support services for dialysis provision, including signposting to relevant Trust and GP support services, are provided. The commissioner would like to explore the opportunity of a further site at Bridgwater, as further described in the procurement documentation. Lot 2 Contract value: PS1277640PA. Supervising Trust: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Bidders will need to ensure they are able to provide dialysis treatment in the unit they are bidding for, in accordance with the specification and that all necessary supplies and support services for dialysis provision, including signposting to relevant Trust and GP support services, are provided. Lot 3 Contract value:PS943488-PS2515968PA. Supervising Trust: North Bristol NHS Trust. Bidders will need to ensure they are able to provide dialysis treatment in the unit they are bidding for, in accordance with the specification and that all necessary supplies and support services for dialysis provision, including signposting to relevant Trust and GP support services, are provided. The resulting contract for each of the lots will be held by NHS England as the contracting authority, bidders should note the possibility of the contract(s) being novated to the relevant Supervising Trust during the contract term, as further described in the procurement documentation. In bidding for any of the Lots listed in this procurement, Bidders accept and agree that the relevant contract may be novated away from NHS England and to the relevant Supervising Trust during the contract term. Any such novation will be against the existing terms of the contract, and in line with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement portal (In-tend). https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to register on the e-procurement portal and 'express an interest' and then complete all necessary questions as specified within the documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the portal in times of absence. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. Unsuccessful Bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9b9a9b5-4c40-44a8-bdf8-15b695c20467 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,152,328 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | YEOVIL | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA22 8HR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Brympton | | Westminster constituency | Yeovil | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33692800 - Dialysis solutions - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 12 Oct 2018 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9b9a9b5-4c40-44a8-bdf8-15b695c20467 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9b9a9b5-4c40-44a8-bdf8-15b695c20467 12th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home eProcurement system ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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