--- title: "RTL056P - Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Services (Respiratory) - NHS England London and South Region" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4abe84e-87a4-4bf1-baf0-1147ff040dd6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4abe84e-87a4-4bf1-baf0-1147ff040dd6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4abe84e-87a4-4bf1-baf0-1147ff040dd6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4abe84e-87a4-4bf1-baf0-1147ff040dd6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2016-12-02" --- # RTL056P - Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Services (Respiratory) - NHS England London and South Region Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4abe84e-87a4-4bf1-baf0-1147ff040dd6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4abe84e-87a4-4bf1-baf0-1147ff040dd6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4abe84e-87a4-4bf1-baf0-1147ff040dd6.json) ## Summary The N E L Commissioning Support Unit is currently leading a public procurement process for the title "RTL056P - Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Services (Respiratory)" intended for adult respiratory care in London and the South West of England. The procurement follows an open procedure and is classified under hospital and related services. The contract is set to begin on the 1st of July 2017 and will run for an initial 36 months, with a potential extension of up to 60 months. Bidders must submit their proposals by the deadline of 27th January 2017 at 12:00 noon, with all submissions to be made through the designated online portal. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering specialised healthcare services, particularly in the critical care sector. Companies with expertise in ECMO provision and life support systems, along with the capacity to manage seasonal variations in demand, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the health service adapts to increasing demands, successful bidders can enhance their market presence and contribute to the enhanced delivery of critical healthcare services. ## Notice NHS England (London and South Region) is seeking to identify a suitable provider to provide Adult Respiratory Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) services for the South West of England/North Central and North West of London (including the hospitals from the old North Central network: Royal Free, UCLH, Whittington, Barnet North Mid, which is now part of North East and Central ACC) and is defined by the four Adult Critical Care Networks of South West Peninsula, Avon and Gloucester, Thames Valley and North West London and the additional referrals from the specific hospitals set out above.Adult Respiratory Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation Service Requirements The adult respiratory ECMO service provision encompasses: * Acceptance of patients referred to the service who fulfill the eligibility criteria for entry to the service * Specialist retrieval * Assessment (up to a maximum of 48 hours) * Treatment: provision of extracorporeal life support through a pathway of care using standard clinical protocols. * Post treatment support (post decannulation up to a maximum of 48 hours) * End of life care ECMO centres will be expected to: * Anticipate, plan for and manage seasonal variation * Respond as part of a national system to unanticipated surges in demand, over and above the seasonal demand It is intended that the services will commence on the 1st July 2017. Contract Duration - The contract let as a result of this procurement to deliver the Services will be 36 months (up to the 30th June 2020 followed by an optional extension period, to be exercised solely at the Authority's discretion, of two (2) years (up to 30th June 2022)). Therefore if all extension options are used, the maximum (extended) contract period will be 60 months. (Yr historic spend PS2.6m) Bidders should respond to this ITT opportunity by completing the online questionnaire published on the Contracting Authority's e-procurement portal (the "Portal") - ProContract (hosted by due north). All clarification requests and correspondence pertaining to this ITT opportunity must be directed through the Portal. Bidders are required to register on the Portal prior to accessing the ITT documentation. Guidance on the registration process is contained below (please refer to links embedded within this advertisement). https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=96e8ed98-e2b7-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21 The deadline for tenders to be received is 27th January 2017 at 12:00 (noon). A timetable for the procurement, and supplementary information relating to the opportunity is also available on the Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c42bea8-7fa5-48ee-8f3d-8a015d55e245 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,200,000 | | 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 | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2A 2DU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85110000 - Hospital and related services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2016 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c42bea8-7fa5-48ee-8f3d-8a015d55e245 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c42bea8-7fa5-48ee-8f3d-8a015d55e245 2nd December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4776c27-7d02-4afd-80c6-4f607fe29c27 "Help" Information on using the online tender portal Due North ProContract - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=96e8ed98-e2b7-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21 Link to the Tendering Portal to Express your Interest (once interest has been expressed Bidders must then access the ITT documentation via the portal) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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