Super Absorbent Gels

Tender description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the 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 for Super Absorbent Gel products for use in cleaning spillages of fluid, including but not limited to Absorbent Gel Sachets, Shaker Pots, Sheets and Tubs. Lot 1: Precise quantities are unknown, initial expenditure at cost in the first year is expected to be in the region of £167,000. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term will be in the region of £668,000. Applicants will be required to provide evidence, as part of their tender submission, that they hold (in date) the following certifications: - It will be a requirement of the tender process for all Applicants to hold (in-date) ISO9001:2015 accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or equivalent) to cover all segments of the Applicant’s and the product’s supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, manufacturing, storage and distribution. If such certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain. - Public Liability Insurance of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant - Product Liability Insurance in the name of the Applicant of £5m per claim or £5m per claim and in the annual aggregate - Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC or Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (where applicable). Additional information: This Framework Agreement is anticipated to have the option to extend for up to a further 36 months in addition to the initial 12 month period upon review. Any extension (or extensions) will be solely at the discretion of NHS Supply Chain.