Infusion pumps

Tender description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock and Blue Diamond Routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route of Infusion Pumps, Administration Sets and Associated Products. It has been split in to several Lots as detailed below: Lot 1 — Infusion Pumps, Lot 2 — Pump Dedicated Administration Sets, Lot 3 — Gravity Administration Sets, Lot 4 — Disposable Infusion Pumps. This Framework Agreement is for 24 months with the option to extend in incremental stages for up to a total period of 48 months. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa 87 000 000 GBP to 100 000 000 GBP however this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth. This Lot is for the supply of electrical and battery powered infusion pumps for the administration of fluids, drugs, blood and nutrients. Pump types include: — Volumetric pumps; — Syringe pumps; — Anaesthetic pumps; — Patient controlled analgesia pumps; — Epidural pumps; — Ambulatory volumetric pumps; and — Ambulatory syringe drivers. This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this lot will be in the region of 22 000 000 GBP however this is approximate only. The figures below for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure. Appointment within the Lot will be made on a Line by Line basis and all Suppliers who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in the Invitation to Tender and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 50 % will be appointed to that Line within the Lot. Applicants should note that they may, therefore, be appointed for one or a number of the Lines across this Lot and should refer to the Invitation to Tender for further information in respect of this. This Lot is for the supply of administration sets which are dedicated to specific manufacturer's volumetic pumps. Products within this Lot will include; — Solution sets; — Oncology sets; — Blood sets; — Burette sets; — Epidural sets; — Medication cassettes; — PCA sets; — Secondary sets; and — Specialty sets. This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of 33 000 000 GBP however this is approximate only. The figures below for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure. Appointment within the Lot will be made on a Line by Line basis and all Suppliers who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in the Invitation to Tender and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 45 % will be appointed to that Line within the Lot. Applicants should note that they may, therefore, be appointed for one or a number of the Lines across this Lot and should refer to the Invitation to Tender for further information in respect of this. This Lot is for the supply of gravity administration sets. They are a device used as part of a system to administer and filter blood and/or blood components to a patient. Products within this Lot will include; — Gravity solution sets; — Gravity blood sets; — Gravity burette sets; — Gravity blood and blood derivatives; — Gravity secondary sets; and — Specialty sets. This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of 20 000 000 GBP however this is approximate only. The figures below for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure. Appointment within the Lot will be made on a Line by Line basis and all Suppliers who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in the Invitation to Tender and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 50 % will be appointed to that Line within the Lot. Applicants should note that they may, therefore, be appointed for one or a number of the Lines across this Lot and should refer to the Invitation to Tender for further information in respect of this. This Lot is for the supply of disposable infusion pumps. Products within this Lot are single use, non-electrically driven infusion pumps including, but shall not be limited to; — Continuous pump, delivers continuous infusion of medications; — Patient controlled Analgesia pump, delivers medications with both continuous and bolus doses; and — Multi-rate pump, delivers a variety of flow rates which can be adjusted by switching the regulator during the infusion. This is an estimate only as precise quantities of likely purchases are unknown. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of 12 000 000 GBP however this is approximate only. The figures below for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure. Appointment within the Lot will be made on a Line by Line basis and all Suppliers who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in the Invitation to Tender and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 50 % will be appointed to that Line within the Lot. Applicants should note that they may, therefore, be appointed for one or a number of the Lines across this Lot and should refer to the Invitation to Tender for further information in respect of this.