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title: "Neonatal Therapeutic Patient Temperature Control Device (NICU Cooling Units) x 6 and associated consumable and maintenance"
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# Neonatal Therapeutic Patient Temperature Control Device (NICU Cooling Units) x 6 and associated consumable and maintenance

Buyer: BWPC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028ad5

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## Summary

The tender titled "Neonatal Therapeutic Patient Temperature Control Device (NICU Cooling Units) x 6 and associated consumable and maintenance" is currently active under the management of the Bristol Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium (BWPC). This procurement is categorised within the medical equipment industry and is specifically focused on acquiring essential equipment for the Neonatal Intensive Care Units at St Michaels Hospital and Southmead Hospital in Bristol. The total estimated value of the contract is £410,000, with a tender submission deadline set for 15th February 2021. The procurement follows an open procedure method, and bids must be submitted electronically or in writing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment manufacturing or supply, particularly those specialising in neonatal care products. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with the essential criteria outlined in the tender documents, including the ability to provide a cost per patient for treatment and potential extended warranty options, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process allows suppliers to contribute to vital healthcare services in the South West NICU critical care network, enhancing their portfolio and reputation within the industry.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000895-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £410,000 |
| Lots value | £410,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BWPC |
| 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 | TLK South West (England), TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## 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 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000895-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36244&B=NHSSW
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
- https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/bristol-weston-nhs-purchasing-consortium

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