--- title: "MEDICAL TECHNOLOLGY (MEDTECH) INNOVATION DPS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042a6d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042a6d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042a6d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042a6d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN" published: "2024-01-05" --- # MEDICAL TECHNOLOLGY (MEDTECH) INNOVATION DPS Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042a6d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042a6d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042a6d.json) ## Summary Supply Chain Coordination Ltd, acting as the authority or NHS Supply Chain, is inviting tenders for the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of Medical Technology (MedTech) products. This tender aims to provide access to innovative MedTech products and services in various medical categories such as Orthopaedics, Cardiology, and Minimally Invasive Surgery. The tender, with a total contract value of £500 million in GBP, is currently active and involves a selective procurement method with a submission deadline set for January 2, 2031. This opportunity within the Medical Technology Innovation DPS offers businesses the chance to supply innovative MedTech products to the NHS market, facilitating early market entry and enhancing patient care outcomes. Companies in the healthcare sector specialising in medical equipments, orthopaedic supplies, surgical implants, and other related products are well-suited to compete for this contract. By meeting the specified compliance requirements and demonstrating a commitment to environmental issues and social value, businesses can position themselves competitively for this procurement opportunity. ## Notice Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (the "authority or NHS Supply Chain") is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in to establishing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Offer a route to market for Innovative products (Novel or iterative and meets an unmet need or provides improvements upon existing models of care with the end-goal of benefiting the system, patients and/or care providers) The objectives of this contract are to: Enable customer access to Medical Technology (MedTech) products and associated services that would not normally be available and that are of an innovative nature that they cannot be range extended on to a traditional Framework Agreements. Provide a compliant route to the NHS market for innovative and game changing MedTech products, reducing the barriers to entry and the time to market. Whilst still maintaining patient safety and improving patient care. Enable early access to innovative technology and regulatory approved products which enhance treatment solution for NHS patients. Maintain a compliant route to market for the Trusts bringing innovation products to the market sooner. Improve patient outcomes. Category area covered by this DPS: - Orthopaedics, Trauma and Spine - Ophthalmology - Audiology - Cardiology - Endourology - Endoscopy - Neuromodulation - Oncology Ablation - Minimally Invasive Surgery - IVDR products/ tests (Pathology and Point of Care) ### Lot Information Lot 1 There are criteria detailed within the tenders documentation around Compliance/Validation stage that is required to participate within this Innovation MedTech DPs that are a Pass/Fail Requirements. - URN Reference number provided by NHS Innovation service portal, HIN health innovation network or NHS SC Innovation Team where applicable for the following: - Innovation Service OR - National policy from NHSE or DHSC OR - NICE Guidance AND - MHRA Product Registration The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants will be required to include evidence of this within their tender submission. - ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) to cover all segments of the Applicant's (and the product's) supply chain. This should include but not be limited to manufacturing, storage, distribution and customer service. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. If such certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain and provide evidence of ISO9001:2015 or equivalent for all relevant parties in the supply chain. - Employers Liability Insurance cover of PS5m per claim in the name of the Applicant - Public Liability Insurance cover of PS5m per claim in the name of the Applicant - Product Liability Insurance cover in the name of the Applicant of PS5m per claim or PS5m in the annual aggregate - Declaration of Conformity and UKCA Certification to demonstrate compliance to UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 or Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to d-Declaration of Conformity and UKCA Certification to demonstrate compliance to UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 or Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC or Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (where applicable). The NHS has adopted PPN 06/20 (taking account of Social Value), and therefore this future DPS Agreement will include some qualitative evaluation questions on Social Value with a pass/Fail requirement. For more information please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking-account-of-social-value-in-the-award-of-central-government-contracts. In addition, from April 2023: the NHS adopted the Government's 'Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans'(PPN 06/21) requiring all suppliers with new contracts for goods, services, and/or works with an anticipated contract value above PS5 million per annum, to publish a carbon reduction plan for their direct emissions. From April 2024, the NHS will expand this requirement for all new contracts, irrespective of value. Suppliers bidding on NHS Supply Chain tenders will also be required to submit an Evergreen Assessment, please see https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/. PPN02/23 "Tackling Modern Slavery in Government Supply Chains" will also apply. Options: The DPS Agreement will have an initial term of 12 months, Following the initial term of 12 months NHS Supply chain has the option to extend for a further 6 years, subject to the needs of business (and its customers) or until the published value has been exceeded of approximate spend of PS500,000,000. You should note that any values which are listed in this Invitation to Participate are indicative only. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000355-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2031 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jan 2024 - 2 Jan 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000,000 | | Lots value | £500,000,000 | | 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 | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 31711140 - Electrodes - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33124131 - Reagent strips - 33124200 - Radiodiagnostic devices - 33127000 - Immuno-analysis devices - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies - 33160000 - Operating techniques - 33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices - 33182000 - Cardiac support devices - 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants - 33183200 - Orthopaedic prostheses - 33184100 - Surgical implants - 33185000 - Hearing aids - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products - 33694000 - Diagnostic agents - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents - 33698000 - Clinical products - 33731110 - Intraocular lenses - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42122410 - Pumps for medical use ## Release History - 5 Jan 2024 at 14:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000355-2024 - 3 Jan 2024 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000095-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// - https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking-account-of-social-value-in-the-award-of-central-government-contracts ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042a6d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042a6d.json.