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title: "Provision of UHL Bed and Bedside Equipment Management Service"
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# Provision of UHL Bed and Bedside Equipment Management Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0482f4

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has initiated a tender process for the "Provision of UHL Bed and Bedside Equipment Management Service" within the goods category of the medical industry. Interested suppliers have the opportunity to bid for one or more specific lots, such as medical and surgical beds, critical care beds, and other equipment categories. The submission deadline for Supplier Questionnaire responses is 19th August 2024 at 10am. The the successful bidder will be required to start the contract on 1st March 2025, with possible extensions available.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses providing medical equipment and services. Suppliers capable of delivering fully managed bed and equipment services, as well as those specialising in specific categories of medical equipment, are well-suited to compete. The Trust aims to support suppliers in meeting the changing healthcare landscape and patient needs, offering a potential 7-year contract with extension options. If you are a supplier looking to provide comprehensive healthcare equipment solutions, this tender could be a valuable opportunity for your business growth.

## Notice

The Authority is using the ATAMIS e-Sourcing Portal to conduct the procurement process ("The e-Sourcing Portal"). The e-Sourcing Portal can be accessed at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. All tender documents for this requirement are available on Atamis.
This requirement has been split into two options as follows:
Option 1: Fully Managed Service
The Service Provider will be required to deliver a comprehensive Fully Managed Bed & Equipment Service.
The Service Provider will be expected to manage all aspects of the Trust's requirements from purchasing equipment, maintaining and storing the equipment, to providing training and clinical advisory support, decontamination and disposal of the equipment and delivering the equipment to its final destination. The full range of rental / lease / purchasing options of equipment to be offered as part of the managed solution.
The Service Provider will be expected to support in the capital and reconfiguration projects within UHL Trust, so must have a flexible approach to supporting the changing landscape to meet Trust and patient needs.
Option 2: Managed Service Split into Lots
This option requires the service provider to provide a 'Fully Managed Service' as per Option 1 but only for a specific category of equipment (defined by Lots), instead of the full range of equipment. The Lots are as follows:
Lot 1: Medical and Surgical Beds
Lot 2: Critical Care Beds
Lot 3: Birthing Beds
Lot 4: Bariatric Beds
Lot 5: Paediatric Cots & Baby Cribs
Lot 6: Low Beds
Lot 7: Dynamic Surface (Covering Adult, Neonatal and Paediatric)
Lot 8: Standard Foam Surface
Lot 9: Hybrid Mattress
Lot 10: Immersion Therapy Mattresses
Lot 11: Other (Trolleys, Bedside, Clinical & Bariatric Chairs, Couches, Cushions, Wheelchairs) 

Tenders may be submitted for one, for several, or for all the lots. The Authority reserves the right to award more than one Lot to the same tenderer. The Authority reserves the right to award to one or several Lots or no Lots. Any combination of Lots between 1 - 12 may be combined. 
If a suitable tender is submitted for Option 1- Fully Managed Service, and this tender is within the Authority's budget, then Option 2 will not be awarded to any tenderer.

To be considered, interested suppliers must submit their responses to the SQ (Supplier Questionnaire) no later than 10am on 19th August 2024 via Atamis. Bidders who successfully pass the SQ stage will be invited to tender.
If you have any questions, please contact Simran Gill - Simran.gill@uhl-tr.nhs.uk.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is using the ATAMIS e-Sourcing Portal to conduct the procurement process ("The e-Sourcing Portal"). The e-Sourcing Portal can be accessed at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. All tender documents for this requirement are available on Atamis.
This requirement has been split into two options as follows:
Option 1: Fully Managed Service
The Service Provider will be required to deliver a comprehensive Fully Managed Bed & Equipment Service.
The Service Provider will be expected to manage all aspects of the Trust's requirements from purchasing equipment, maintaining and storing the equipment, to providing training and clinical advisory support, decontamination and disposal of the equipment and delivering the equipment to its final destination. The full range of rental / lease / purchasing options of equipment to be offered as part of the managed solution.
The Service Provider will be expected to support in the capital and reconfiguration projects within UHL Trust, so must have a flexible approach to supporting the changing landscape to meet Trust and patient needs.
Option 2: Managed Service Split into Lots
This option requires the service provider to provide a 'Fully Managed Service' as per Option 1 but only for a specific category of equipment (defined by Lots), instead of the full range of equipment. The Lots are as follows:
Lot 1: Medical and Surgical Beds
Lot 2: Critical Care Beds
Lot 3: Birthing Beds
Lot 4: Bariatric Beds
Lot 5: Paediatric Cots & Baby Cribs
Lot 6: Low Beds
Lot 7: Dynamic Surface (Covering Adult, Neonatal and Paediatric)
Lot 8: Standard Foam Surface
Lot 9: Hybrid Mattress
Lot 10: Immersion Therapy Mattresses
Lot 11: Other (Trolleys, Bedside, Clinical & Bariatric Chairs, Couches, Cushions, Wheelchairs) 

Tenders may be submitted for one, for several, or for all the lots. The Authority reserves the right to award more than one Lot to the same tenderer. The Authority reserves the right to award to one or several Lots or no Lots. Any combination of Lots between 1 - 12 may be combined. 
If a suitable tender is submitted for Option 1- Fully Managed Service, and this tender is within the Authority's budget, then Option 2 will not be awarded to any tenderer.

To be considered, interested suppliers must submit their responses to the SQ (Supplier Questionnaire) no later than 10am on 19th August 2024 via Atamis. Bidders who successfully pass the SQ stage will be invited to tender.

This contract is required to start on 1st March 2025 if awarded to a Supplier other than the incumbent to facilitate an implementation/handover period. If the tender is awarded to the incumbent, the contract is required to start on 1st April 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Simran Gill - Simran.gill@uhl-tr.nhs.uk.

Options: Option 1: Fully Managed Service
The Service Provider will be required to deliver a comprehensive Fully Managed Bed & Equipment Service.
The Service Provider will be expected to manage all aspects of the Trust's requirements from purchasing equipment, maintaining and storing the equipment, to providing training and clinical advisory support, decontamination and disposal of the equipment and delivering the equipment to its final destination. The full range of rental / lease / purchasing options of equipment to be offered as part of the managed solution.
The Service Provider will be expected to support in the capital and reconfiguration projects within UHL Trust, so must have a flexible approach to supporting the changing landscape to meet Trust and patient needs.
Option 2: Managed Service Split into Lots
This option requires the service provider to provide a 'Fully Managed Service' as per Option 1 but only for a specific category of equipment (defined by Lots), instead of the full range of equipment. The Lots are as follows:
Lot 1: Medical and Surgical Beds
Lot 2: Critical Care Beds
Lot 3: Birthing Beds
Lot 4: Bariatric Beds
Lot 5: Paediatric Cots & Baby Cribs
Lot 6: Low Beds
Lot 7: Dynamic Surface (Covering Adult, Neonatal and Paediatric)
Lot 8: Standard Foam Surface
Lot 9: Hybrid Mattress
Lot 10: Immersion Therapy Mattresses
Lot 11: Other (Trolleys, Bedside, Clinical & Bariatric Chairs, Couches, Cushions, Wheelchairs) 

Tenders may be submitted for one, for several, or for all the lots. The Authority reserves the right to award more than one Lot to the same tenderer. The Authority reserves the right to award to one or several Lots or no Lots. Any combination of Lots between 1 - 12 may be combined. 
If a suitable tender is submitted for Option 1- Fully Managed Service, and this tender is within the Authority's budget, then Option 2 will not be awarded to any tenderer.

There is also the option to extend the initial 7 year contract period by 3 periods of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022532-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 5WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33192100 - Beds for medical use
- 33192300 - Medical furniture except beds and tables

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2024 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022532-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

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