Chemical products

Tender description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route. The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Instrument Decontamination and Accessories including cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation products for medical devices including endoscopes and probes; consumables such as detergents, disinfectants, bedside kits, endoscope chemistry and accessories; and equipment for transportation and prolonged storage of endoscopes (excluding drying cabinets). It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa 29 200 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa 61 800 000 GBP. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business. Disinfectants — For the disinfection of medical devices including endoscopes where sterilisation is not possible due to product design and/or temperature limitations. The scope includes, but is not limited to, Endoscope Washer Disinfector (EWD), Automated Endoscope Reprocessor (AER) disinfectants, self-disinfectants, disinfectant wipes, gels, liquids and sprays. Detergents — For the cleaning of medical devices including endoscopes both manually and in an Endoscope Washer Disinfector. The scope includes, but is not limited to, Endoscope Washer Disinfector (EWD) automated detergents, automated detergents and manual cleaning detergents. Pre-clean kits — For the first stage in the endoscope cleaning process immediately after clinical use. The scope includes, but is not limited, to detergents and trays. Transportation and storage consumables — Disposable products used in the transport of medical devices including endoscopes prior to and after cleaning to prevent contamination and prolong storage capability. The scope includes, but is not limited to, transportation bags, prolonged storage bags, transportation aids, prolonged storage chemicals, storage bags and liners. The scope for this Lot also includes, but is not limited to, storage trays and baskets, salt, test kits and strips, containers for the detachable parts of endoscopes, neutralisers for peracetic acid, cleaning sponges and wipes, lubricants, rinse aids, water filters, air filters, automated dosing systems, flush system for manual dosing, canister pump for manual dosing of detergents, scale remover and low temperature sterilisation accessories. The anticipated value of the purchases will be circa 28 600 000 GBP for the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement and 60 500 000 GBP for the full term of 48 months (if extended). NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 30 % when rounded up or down (as the case may be) to the nearest whole number from four decimal places at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Line of the Framework Agreement. Equipment used for transporting endoscopes and extending the longevity of storage (excluding drying cabinets) including, but not limited to, mobile unit for the transportation and prolonged storage of an endoscope, packing and sealing systems and mobile unit (carts, trollies) for the transport of endoscopes.The anticipated value of the purchases will be circa 600 000 GBP for the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement and 1300 000 GBP for the full term of 48 months (if extended). NHS Supply Chain anticipates appointing all Applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are set out in these tender documents and whose total score meets or exceeds a hurdle of at least 30 % when rounded up or down (as the case may be) to the nearest whole number from four decimal places at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Line of the Framework Agreement.