Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

Tender description

This is a framework agreement to purchase products to support needle exchange and harm protection services. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 500 000 GBP to 700 000 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Estimated value over the life time of the framework agreement is approximately 2 000 000 GBP to 2 800 000 GBP. On a 24 month (with a 24 month extension option). The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of 500 000 GBP to 700 000 GBP for this contract award, this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the Framework Agreement consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment/bulk buy initiatives. The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier. Under the Framework Agreement there will be two different methods of supply — 1 for Non-Direct Contract Products and one for Direct Contract Products. NHS Supply Chain will be entitled to purchase the supplies and/or services identified below as Non-Direct Contract Products which it will then make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. For the supplies and identified as Direct Contract Products below 1) NHS Supply Chain; 2) Any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) Any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 5) Any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework. For Direct Contract Products the Supplier will be required to report to and pay a direct contract management fee to NHS Supply Chain as detailed in the tender documents. Non-Direct and Direct Contract Products Harm Reduction paraphernalia products such as citric acid sachets, preparation spoons, Vitamin c sachets, needles and syringes. Also harm prevention packs. NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right not to as part of any future tender process. Further information in respect of the lot strategy will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. Registration 1. Use URL http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/ to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: — Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page. — Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page. Portal Access If registration has been completed: — Login with URL http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS/ — Click on the ‘Applicant Dashboard’ icon to open the list of new procurement events. Expression of Interest — View PIN content by clicking on the 'View Notice’ button for the procurement event. This opens a PDF document. — Express an interest by clicking on the ‘Express Interest’ button.