Thermometer Devices and Support Products

Tender description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock/Blue Diamond routes and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct Route. The Framework Agreement is for the supply of thermometer devices and support products for body temperature measurement including phase change thermometers, electronic thermometer devices with corded probe, associated covers and accessories, electronic thermometer devices with flexible probe tip and associated covers, electronic thermometer devices with rigid probe tip and associated covers, tympanic devices, associated covers and accessories, noncontact temporal artery devices and accessories. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that the estimated value of the lifetime of the contract is in the region of GBP 47.6 million, however the values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business. Lot 1: Phase Change Thermometers (Single Use) This Lot includes devices which use samples of inert chemicals which melt at progressively higher temperatures. These chemicals are mounted as small dots in a matrix on a device which can be used to take an oral and/or axillary measurement to produce a temperature reading that is taken from the last dot to melt. Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. 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 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £1,400,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £2,800,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. Lot 2: Electronic Thermometer Devices with Corded Probe, Associated Covers and Accessories This Lot includes products which measure temperature either orally, axillary or rectally by use of a device with a fixed cable and probe with and/or flexible tip. These devices identify the temperature in a numerical reading and can also be referred to as digital thermometers. These devices require probe covers which assist with infection control and are included in this Lot. Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. 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 35% - at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £2,848,200 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £5,811,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. Lot 3: Electronic Thermometer Devices with Flexible Probe Tip and Associated Covers This Lot includes products which measure temperature either orally, axillary or rectally by use of a device with a flexible probe tip. These devices identify the temperature in a numerical reading and can also be referred to as digital Thermometers. These devices require probe covers which assist with infection control and are included in this Lot. Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. 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 35% - at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £17,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £32,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. Lot 4: Electronic Thermometer Devices with Rigid Probe Tip and Associated Covers This Lot includes products which measure temperature either orally, axillary or rectally by use of a device with a rigid probe tip. These devices identify the temperature in a numerical reading and can also be referred to as digital thermometers. These devices require probe covers which assist with infection control and are included in this Lot. Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. 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 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £110,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £220,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. Lot 5: Tympanic Thermometer Devices, Associated Covers and Accessories This Lot includes products which measure temperature from within the ear cavity by taking a reading from the tympanic membrane. These devices identify temperature in a numerical reading and require probe covers to assist with infection control, which are also included in this Lot. Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. 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 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £18,180,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £37,095,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. Lot 6: Non Contact Temporal Artery Thermometer Devices and Accessories This Lot includes devices which are used generate a temperature reading from the forehead. These thermometers take a reading from the heat emitted from the skin above the temporal artery and shows as a numerical reading. Devices are held away from the patient, and therefore referred to as ‘non contact’. Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be made on a Product Line by Product Line basis. Evaluation will take place within each Lot. 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 35% at tender evaluation stage to the relevant Product Line of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the Framework Agreement, the value of purchases for this Lot will be in the region of £808,000 and for the full 48-month term (if extended), the anticipated value is circa £1,650,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth.