--- title: "Neonatal Therapeutic Patient Temperature Control Device (NICU Cooling Units) x 6 and associated consumable and maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4ac3bcc-dc47-4e5b-b388-050a4d1ac303" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4ac3bcc-dc47-4e5b-b388-050a4d1ac303" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4ac3bcc-dc47-4e5b-b388-050a4d1ac303.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4ac3bcc-dc47-4e5b-b388-050a4d1ac303.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES" published: "2021-01-15" --- # Neonatal Therapeutic Patient Temperature Control Device (NICU Cooling Units) x 6 and associated consumable and maintenance Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4ac3bcc-dc47-4e5b-b388-050a4d1ac303 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4ac3bcc-dc47-4e5b-b388-050a4d1ac303) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4ac3bcc-dc47-4e5b-b388-050a4d1ac303.json) ## Summary The NHS South West - Acutes is seeking tenders for the procurement of six neonatal therapeutic patient temperature control devices (NICU Cooling Units) along with associated consumables and maintenance. This initiative falls under the medical equipment category and is located in Bristol, with the tender period concluding on 15th February 2021. The project is valued at £410,000, with a minimum expenditure of £80,000, while the contract is set to commence on 31st March 2021 and will last until 30th March 2026. This procurement is conducted through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and accessibility for potential suppliers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in medical equipment and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in the manufacture or supply of medical devices, consumables, and maintenance services for healthcare applications are well-positioned to compete. By responding to this tender, businesses can contribute to enhancing care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units across the South West NICU critical care network, while also securing a long-term contract with the NHS. ## Notice A total of 6 neonatal therapeutic patient temperature control device (NICU Cooling Units) are being commissioned as replacements for existing equipment for use within the Neonatal Intensive Care Units based at St Michaels Hospital, Bristol and Southmead Hospital. These units are an essential for the functioning of these units and to offer support across the South West NICU critical care network. The essential and desirable criteria and shown below in Annex B3 and must be completed by all suppliers in full. These responses will then be evaluated by the trust clinical team to define suitability. If any of the essential criteria is not met by the bidder then their bid will be rejected. If required the trust reserve the right to request all bidders who meet the essential criteria to undertake a full clinical trial at St Michaels Hospital, Bristol and Southmead Hospital at a date to be confirmed by mutual agreement prior to . Any supplier who is unable to meet this requirement may be excluded from the tender process. Additionally, the trust require also require costs for extended warranty for up to 5 years following the expiry of the initial warranty period and costs for consumables which are required for the operation of the equipment, with costs fixed for a minimum of 12 months, but preferably 48 months with a annual review meeting thereafter. The trusts would also request that suppliers complete a cost per patient for treatment with a breakdown to support this figure. This figure will be used to complete whole life costings based on an estimate of 3 patients per, per month to give an annual whole life cost. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a33353d-6d45-4739-a785-f40e1d760d70 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 30 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £410,000 | | 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 WEST - ACUTES | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS10 5NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Horfield | | Westminster constituency | Bristol North West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products ## Release History - 15 Jan 2021 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a33353d-6d45-4739-a785-f40e1d760d70 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a33353d-6d45-4739-a785-f40e1d760d70 15th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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