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title: "Purchase of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) Misting Units - Decontamination Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-128764"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2023-02-10"
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# Purchase of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) Misting Units - Decontamination Equipment

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-128764

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## Summary

The contracting authority for this procurement process is NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. The tender is titled "Purchase of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) Misting Units - Decontamination Equipment" in the health industry category. Located in St Asaph, UK, the procurement stage is in the planning phase. The deadline for submissions is available in the document published on February 17, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering decontamination equipment and services in the healthcare sector to compete. The desired misting units must meet specific requirements for clinical use in healthcare environments. With a procurement value of £80,000 GBP, focus on misting rates, size, capacity, and other specifications outlined in the tender document to tailor proposals effectively. The contracting authority's website provides further details on this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Due to Health & Safety risks and the time taken to decontaminate using the existing Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) systems, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is looking to transition to an alternative method of decontamination using Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) for Domestic Services pan-BCUHB. The Health Board is seeking to purchase eight large Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) based acid misting units. The machine must be compatible for use within a clinical healthcare environment, using a stable Hypochlorous Acid that meets the required UK regulations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Due to Health & Safety risks and the time taken to decontaminate using the existing Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) systems, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is looking to transition to an alternative method of decontamination using Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) for Domestic Services pan-BCUHB. The Health Board is seeking to purchase eight large Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) based acid misting units. The machine must be compatible for use within a clinical healthcare environment, using a stable Hypochlorous Acid that meets the required UK regulations. The following will be required as part of the specification. Misting Unit Requirements: Misting rate - 60ml/min Size of mister - approx. 35x35x73cm Capacity - 4L To produce a dry mist of under 5microns Machine/Equipment must be able to disperse a vapour with minimum coverage of a six bed hospital bay (approximately, 200 cubic metres) which can be remotely activated from outside the room. Machine/Equipment must have an Aeration Unit to disperse vapour within non-vented areas. Machine/Equipment must be easy cleanable with a build quality which is fit for use within a clinical environment. Machine/Equipment must be easy to handle for one person, on its own trolley system, which is compatible for movement on internal & external surfaces. Machine/equipment must have a minimum of 12 months warranty with technical support/site response within 24 hours. Machine/equipment must be supplied with vent & smoke detection covers. Solution/product used must have proven stability for a period of 12 months and meet the required UK regulations for use in a clinical environment. Evidence of Registration required. Solution/product must be supplied in 5 litre containers. The machine and solution must have been tested and validated within a real-time, clinical setting through an independent registered laboratory. A minimum of one NHS Healthcare reference site who are actively using the machine/equipment and solution must be provided as part of the response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128764 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | ST ASAPH |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL17 0JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire |
| Local authority | Denbighshire |
| Electoral ward | Bodelwyddan |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd North |
| Delivery location | TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
- 39330000 - Disinfection equipment
- 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128764

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB427451&idx=1
  17th February 2023 - Deadline Info - Please read.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB427451
  Purchase of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) Misting Units - Decontamination Equipment - Due to Health & Safety risks and the time taken to decontaminate using the existing Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) systems, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is looking to transition to an alternative method of decontamination using Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) for Domestic Services pan-BCUHB. The Health Board is seeking to purchase eight large Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) based acid misting units. The machine must be compatible for use within a clinical healthcare environment, using a stable Hypochlorous Acid that meets the required UK regulations.

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=128764
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-128764

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