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Hysbysiad o Gontract

Purchase of Electrosurgical Devices (Cut & Coagulation, Uterine Ablation)

  • Cyhoeddwyd gyntaf: 28 Medi 2023
  • Wedi'i addasu ddiwethaf: 28 Medi 2023

Nid yw'r prynwr yn defnyddio'r wefan hon i weinyddu'r hysbysiad.

I gofnodi eich diddordeb neu gael gwybodaeth neu ddogfennau ychwanegol, darllenwch y cyfarwyddiadau yn Nhestun Llawn yr Hysbysiad. (NODER: Nid oes angen ymateb i Hysbysiadau Dyfarnu Contractau a Hysbysiadau Gwybodaeth Ymlaen Llaw fel arfer)

Cynnwys

Crynodeb

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-03c3da
Cyhoeddwyd gan:
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
ID Awudurdod:
AA78302
Dyddiad cyhoeddi:
28 Medi 2023
Dyddiad Cau:
02 Tachwedd 2023
Math o hysbysiad:
Hysbysiad o Gontract
Mae ganddo ddogfennau:
Nac Ydi
Wedi SPD:
Nac Ydi
Mae ganddo gynllun lleihau carbon:
AMH

Crynodeb

We require a range of devices specific to the purpose of Simultaneous cutting/coagulation, used for open and minimally invasive surgery, that can be used in a Procedure within an NHS Scotland Acute setting by appropriate trained personnel. These products are available in a range of sizes.

Typically, we see these products in 3 sizes Open Procedure standard length, Laparoscopic standard length and Laparoscopic long Length and usually fit down standardly available trocars

Packaging must be GS1 Compliant and clearly reference: - Size, Lot number, Expiration data, UKCE mark, Sterile & Single Use

Testun llawn y rhybydd

Hysbysiad contract

Adran I: Endid contractio

I.1) Enw a chyfeiriad

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent

Edinburgh

EH12 9EB

UK

Person cyswllt: Eleanor Dickson

Ffôn: +44 1698794410

E-bost: eleanor.dickson@nhs.scot

NUTS: UKM

Cyfeiriad(au) rhyngrwyd

Prif gyfeiriad: http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics

Cyfeiriad proffil y prynwr: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

I.2) Caffael ar y cyd

Caiff y contract ei ddyfarnu gan gorff prynu canolog

I.3) Cyfathrebu

Mae'r dogfennau caffael ar gael ar gyfer mynediad uniongyrchol anghyfyngedig a llawn, yn rhad ac am ddim ar:

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/


Gellir cael gwybodaeth ychwanegol o'r cyfeiriad uchod


Rhaid anfon tendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan yn electronig at:

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/


I.4) Y math o awdurdod contractio

Corff a lywodraethir gan gyfraith gyhoeddus

I.5) Prif weithgaredd

Iechyd

Adran II: Gwrthrych

II.1) Cwmpas y caffaeliad

II.1.1) Teitl

Purchase of Electrosurgical Devices (Cut & Coagulation, Uterine Ablation)

Cyfeirnod: NP56623

II.1.2) Prif god CPV

33161000

 

II.1.3) Y math o gontract

Cyflenwadau

II.1.4) Disgrifiad byr

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Electrosurgical Devices covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via

the NDC or direct to Health boards.

- Simultaneous Cut & Coagulation devices

- Uterine Ablation devices

It is expected that the annual value across all the lots will not exceed GBP 6M excluding VAT.

Please note that the following Lot configuration is for information purposes only and is subject to change.

II.1.5) Cyfanswm gwerth amcangyfrifedig

Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 5 900 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Gwybodaeth am lotiau

Mae’r contract hwn wedi’i rannu’n lotiau: Ydy

Gellir cyflwyno tendrau ar gyfer pob lot

II.2) Disgrifiad

Rhif y Lot 1

II.2.1) Teitl

Simultaneous Cutting/Coagulation Systems

II.2.2) Cod(au) CPV ychwanegol

33161000

33140000

33100000

II.2.3) Man cyflawni

Cod NUTS:

UKM

II.2.4) Disgrifiad o’r caffaeliad

We require a range of devices specific to the purpose of Simultaneous cutting/coagulation, used for open and minimally invasive surgery, that can be used in a Procedure within an NHS Scotland Acute setting by appropriate trained personnel. These products are available in a range of sizes.

Typically, we see these products in 3 sizes Open Procedure standard length, Laparoscopic standard length and Laparoscopic long Length and usually fit down standardly available trocars

Packaging must be GS1 Compliant and clearly reference: - Size, Lot number, Expiration data, UKCE mark, Sterile & Single Use

II.2.5) Meini prawf dyfarnu

Maen prawf isod:

Maes prawf ansawdd: After Sales, Service & Maintenance / Pwysoliad: 30

Maes prawf ansawdd: Training & Implementation / Pwysoliad: 10

Maes prawf ansawdd: Quality - Clinical Reference / Pwysoliad: 5

Maes prawf ansawdd: Sustainability / Pwysoliad: 5

Price / Pwysoliad:  50

II.2.6) Gwerth amcangyfrifedig

Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 4 500 000.00 GBP

II.2.7) Hyd y contract, y cytundeb fframwaith neu’r system brynu ddynamig

Hyd mewn misoedd: 36

Gall y contract hwn gael ei adnewyddu: Ydy

Disgrifiad o’r adnewyddiadau:

2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

II.2.9) Gwybodaeth am y cyfyngiadau ar nifer yr ymgeiswyr a gaiff eu gwahodd

II.2.10) Gwybodaeth am amrywiadau

Derbynnir amrywiadau: Na

II.2.11) Gwybodaeth am opsiynau

Opsiynau: Na

II.2.12) Gwybodaeth am gatalogau electronig

Rhaid i dendrau gael eu cyflwyno ar ffurf catalogau electronig neu gynnwys catalog electronig

II.2.13) Gwybodaeth am Gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd

Mae'r broses gaffael yn gysylltiedig â phrosiect a/neu raglen a ariennir gan gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd: Na

Rhif y Lot 2

II.2.1) Teitl

Uterine Ablation Systems

II.2.2) Cod(au) CPV ychwanegol

33161000

33100000

33140000

II.2.3) Man cyflawni

Cod NUTS:

UKM

II.2.4) Disgrifiad o’r caffaeliad

We require a range of devices specific to the purpose of Endometrial Ablation Systems and/ or Intrauterine Resection Systems, used for Internal surgery, that can be used in a procedure within an NHS Scotland Acute Setting by appropriate trained personnel. These products are available in different sizes.

Packaging must be GS1 Compliant and clearly reference: - Size, Lot number, Expiration data, UKCE mark, Sterile & Single Use

II.2.5) Meini prawf dyfarnu

Maen prawf isod:

Maes prawf ansawdd: After Sales, Service & Maintenance / Pwysoliad: 30

Maes prawf ansawdd: Training & Implementation / Pwysoliad: 10

Maes prawf ansawdd: Quality-Clinical Reference / Pwysoliad: 5

Maes prawf ansawdd: Sustainability / Pwysoliad: 5

Price / Pwysoliad:  50

II.2.6) Gwerth amcangyfrifedig

Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 1 500 000.00 GBP

II.2.7) Hyd y contract, y cytundeb fframwaith neu’r system brynu ddynamig

Hyd mewn misoedd: 36

Gall y contract hwn gael ei adnewyddu: Ydy

Disgrifiad o’r adnewyddiadau:

2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

II.2.9) Gwybodaeth am y cyfyngiadau ar nifer yr ymgeiswyr a gaiff eu gwahodd

II.2.10) Gwybodaeth am amrywiadau

Derbynnir amrywiadau: Na

II.2.11) Gwybodaeth am opsiynau

Opsiynau: Na

II.2.12) Gwybodaeth am gatalogau electronig

Rhaid i dendrau gael eu cyflwyno ar ffurf catalogau electronig neu gynnwys catalog electronig

II.2.13) Gwybodaeth am Gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd

Mae'r broses gaffael yn gysylltiedig â phrosiect a/neu raglen a ariennir gan gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd: Na

Rhif y Lot 3

II.2.1) Teitl

Combination Lot - Electrosurgical Device Combinations (Unscored)

II.2.2) Cod(au) CPV ychwanegol

33161000

33100000

33140000

II.2.3) Man cyflawni

Cod NUTS:

UKM

II.2.4) Disgrifiad o’r caffaeliad

We require a range of Electrosurgical devices used for simultaneous cutting/coagulation, Endometrial Ablation and/or Intrauterine Resection used for open and minimally invasive surgery, that can be used in a Procedure within an NHS Scotland Acute setting by appropriate trained personnel.

Bidders are requested to submit bids for combinations of volume commitments of applicable products, as previously tendered in Lots 1&2, detailing additional discounts in return for combined volume commitments from the Health Boards, or from a collaboration of Health Boards.

Bidders are invited to put forward your suggestions for bandings and percentage discount from Non Commitment Contract Price.

Bidders may submit any number of combinations up to 100% of all Cut & Coagulation and Uterine Ablation electrosurgical devices Market Share for 1 health board, multiple boards and/or All of Scotland. (Current spend circa GBP 5.9Mpa). Only bidders who have submitted a bid for lot 1 &/or lot 2 can submit to this lot.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements and decide who to commit to. This Lot is intended to reduce the need for mini competitions.

II.2.5) Meini prawf dyfarnu

Nid pris yw’r unig faen prawf dyfarnu a dim ond yn y dogfennau caffael y mae’r holl feini prawf wedi’u nodi

II.2.7) Hyd y contract, y cytundeb fframwaith neu’r system brynu ddynamig

Hyd mewn misoedd: 36

Gall y contract hwn gael ei adnewyddu: Ydy

Disgrifiad o’r adnewyddiadau:

2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

II.2.9) Gwybodaeth am y cyfyngiadau ar nifer yr ymgeiswyr a gaiff eu gwahodd

II.2.10) Gwybodaeth am amrywiadau

Derbynnir amrywiadau: Na

II.2.11) Gwybodaeth am opsiynau

Opsiynau: Na

II.2.12) Gwybodaeth am gatalogau electronig

Rhaid i dendrau gael eu cyflwyno ar ffurf catalogau electronig neu gynnwys catalog electronig

II.2.13) Gwybodaeth am Gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd

Mae'r broses gaffael yn gysylltiedig â phrosiect a/neu raglen a ariennir gan gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd: Na

Rhif y Lot 4

II.2.1) Teitl

NP56623 Electrosurgical Devices Innovation / Enhanced Services Lot (Unscored)

II.2.2) Cod(au) CPV ychwanegol

33161000

33100000

33140000

II.2.3) Man cyflawni

Cod NUTS:

UKM

II.2.4) Disgrifiad o’r caffaeliad

Bidders are requested to submit details of any Enhanced Service they offer. Key deliverables will be decided on a case by case basis but may include, but not be limited to, such evidenced criteria as:

Reduced Waiting Times

Streamlined Patient Pathway

Innovative products related to the Framework

Reduced Readmission Rate

Lower Costs

Enhanced Data Quality & Reporting

Enhanced Inventory Management

Bidders should submit details of any service offered or innovation soon to be available, including unique selling points, for consideration, in 5,000 words or less. Responses should include relevant case studies, successes and details of how purchase of these services, in addition to commitment volumes on Lots 1-13 inclusive, will positively impact on patient care and/or commitment volume prices for Health boards.

Only bidders who have tendered items for consideration to lot 1 &/or lot 2 will be able to submit a tender to this lot.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements. This Lot is intended to reduce the need for mini competitions.

II.2.5) Meini prawf dyfarnu

Nid pris yw’r unig faen prawf dyfarnu a dim ond yn y dogfennau caffael y mae’r holl feini prawf wedi’u nodi

II.2.7) Hyd y contract, y cytundeb fframwaith neu’r system brynu ddynamig

Hyd mewn misoedd: 36

Gall y contract hwn gael ei adnewyddu: Ydy

Disgrifiad o’r adnewyddiadau:

2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority

II.2.9) Gwybodaeth am y cyfyngiadau ar nifer yr ymgeiswyr a gaiff eu gwahodd

II.2.10) Gwybodaeth am amrywiadau

Derbynnir amrywiadau: Na

II.2.11) Gwybodaeth am opsiynau

Opsiynau: Na

II.2.12) Gwybodaeth am gatalogau electronig

Rhaid i dendrau gael eu cyflwyno ar ffurf catalogau electronig neu gynnwys catalog electronig

II.2.13) Gwybodaeth am Gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd

Mae'r broses gaffael yn gysylltiedig â phrosiect a/neu raglen a ariennir gan gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd: Na

Section III: Gwybodaeth gyfreithiol, economaidd, ariannol a thechnegol

III.1) Amodau ar gyfer cymryd rhan

III.1.2) Statws economaidd ac ariannol

Lefel(au) gofynnol y safonau sydd eu hangen:

(1)All candidates will be required to provide a statement, covering the 3 previous financial years including the overall turnover of the

candidate in respect of the activities which are similar type to the subject matter of the notice.

(2)All candidates will be required to provide statement of accounts or extracts relating to their business. See contract/tender documentation

which incorporates the requirements of the SPD(Scotland)and the financial period of reporting is the previous 3 financial years.

III.1.3) Gallu technegol a phroffesiynol

Lefel(au) gofynnol y safonau sydd eu hangen:

Products may be tendered to more than one lot however, where a part number is listed more than once, and at differing prices, it shall be assumed that the lowest tendered price for this item applies for all instances of that part within the tender.

For Lots One (1)&Two (2), tendered brands must have a minimum of two(2), verifiable clinical references based at different locations, from English speaking staff based on their usage of the main branded products over at least a 6 month continuous period.

Tendered items must be Latex Free, batch/lot coded

Where tendered Goods and associated ancillaries are classed as medical devices, such Goods should comply with Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (SI 2002 No 618, as amended) & MDD93/42/EEC and have an appropriate declaration of conformity and display a valid CE, CE UKNI or UKCA mark.

Product shall be MDD Class II or Class III, as appropriate.

Bidders and their manufacturers must be ISO13485, ISO9001 and ISO14001 accredited, or equivalent and products must be GS1 compliant.

Bidders must have an Ethical Trading Policy specifically focused on supply chain, or a plan to implement one.

Implants are single use sterile in accordance with Scots Law.

Reusable items which may reasonably be expected to undergo Decontamination or Sterilization must be autoclavable and able to withstand repeated heat sterilisation processes and be provided with Supplier Validation Paperwork detailing recommended reprocessing instructions in accordance with BS EN ISO 17664:2017 or equivalent.

Bidders must commit to offer fixed or lower pricing for the duration of the contract award, excluding potential extensions, and must be capable of processing purchase orders via multiple routes of contact without differentiation of response.

Bidders must agree to a minimum of three (3) months’ notice for any material change to products included in the tender and assist boards in any transition requirements.

Bidders must offer a minimum of One (1) Whole Time Equivalent representation with BTEC Theatre Accreditation, or equivalent, responsible for providing support to the geographical area of NHS Scotland.

All prices quoted are considered inclusive of standard delivery, and duty, where applicable.

Bidders are expected to confirm and evidence how you will adhere to, in accordance with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and the Fair working Practices in Procurement toolkit guidance (https://www.gov.scot/publications/fair-work-practices-in-procurement-toolkit/ )in the delivery of this Framework.

Bidders agree to 30 days stockholding based on recurring demand and provision of free of charge functional samples in line with board code of corporate governance for the duration of the framework.

Bidders agree to follow National Procurement complaints process in the event of official complaints raised.

Bidders agree to compliance with Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency DB2006(05) 'Managing Medical Devices: Guidance for healthcare and social services organisations', and any subsequent updates or revisions.

Bidders agree that any standard loan, replacement during downtime or free issue, equipment will be supplied free of charge for next working day standard delivery to all areas of NHSS. In the event of a Field Service Notices (FSN) loan equipment will be promptly supplied while remedial work is carried out.

Standards Bidders agree to maintain records of distributed equipment including state of repair and last serviced dates, to perform annual servicing, to provide quarterly service reports and to conduct any maintenance or repair, or to delegate to fully supplier trained NHS personnel.

Bidders agree that any equipment provided is suitable for use in UK i.e. runs from 230V Mains supply, or is battery operated, and instruction manuals are electronically accessible and include escalation contact information.

III.2) Amodau sy’n gysylltiedig â’r contract

Section IV: Gweithdrefn

IV.1) Disgrifiad

IV.1.1) Y math o weithdrefn

Gweithdrefn agored

IV.1.3) Gwybodaeth am gytundeb fframwaith neu system brynu ddynamig

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

Uchafswm nifer y cyfranogwyr a ragwelir yn y cytundeb fframwaith: 10

IV.1.6) Gwybodaeth am arwerthiant electronig

Defnyddir arwerthiant electronig

IV.1.8) Gwybodaeth am Gytundeb Caffael y Llywodraeth (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Ydy

IV.2) Gwybodaeth weinyddol

IV.2.1) Cyhoeddiad blaenorol mewn perthynas â’r weithdrefn hon

Rhif yr hysbysiad yn OJ S:

2023/S 000-011777

IV.2.2) Terfyn amser i dendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan ddod i law

Dyddiad: 02/11/2023

Amser lleol: 12:00

IV.2.4) Ym mha iaith/ieithoedd y gellir cyflwyno tendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan

EN

IV.2.6) Yr isafswm cyfnod gofynnol i’r sawl sy’n tendro gynnal y tendr

Rhaid i’r tendr fod yn ddilys tan: 26/07/2024

IV.2.7) Amodau ar gyfer agor tendrau

Dyddiad: 02/11/2023

Amser lleol: 12:00

Section VI: Gwybodaeth ategol

VI.1) Gwybodaeth am ailddigwydd

Caffaeliad cylchol yw hwn: Na

VI.2) Gwybodaeth am lifau gwaith electronig

Defnyddir archebion electronig

Derbynnir anfonebau electronig

Defnyddir taliadau electronig

VI.3) Gwybodaeth ychwanegol

http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is XXXXX. For more information see:

http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 25208. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see:

http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

Community benefits are included, but not mandatory, in this requirement. For more information see:

http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

In accordance with the Procurement Reform Act 2014, this Framework invites consideration of Community Benefits in addition to the

supply and services of the products detailed. Where Health boards commit to volume above the 0-100 band, bidders should refer to the

Community Benefit Marketplace Portal for NHS Scotland for additional detail. Provision of Community Benefits is an Unscored

requirement in this tender.

(SC Ref:744459)

VI.4) Gweithdrefnau adolygu

VI.4.1) Corff adolygu

Sheriff Court House

27 Chambers Street,

Edinburgh

EH1 1LB

UK

Cyfeiriad(au) rhyngrwyd

URL: http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk

VI.4.3) Gweithdrefn adolygu

Gwybodaeth fanwl gywir am y terfyn(au) amser ar gyfer gweithdrefnau adolygu:

The Authority will notify economic operators who submitted a tender or(where no deselection process has previously been made)applied to

be selected to tender, of its decision to award the Framework Agreement which notification will contain, among other information, a

summary of the reasons as to why the economic operator was unsuccessful. The notification will incorporate a ‘standstill period’ of a

minimum of 10(ten) clear calendar days (or a minimum of 15(fifteen)if the communication method used is not electronic)between the date

on which the Authority dispatches the notice(s)and the date on which the Authority proposes to conclude the relevant Framework

Agreement. The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority during the standstill period will automatically continue the prohibition

on entering into the Framework Agreement until the court proceedings are determined, discontinued or disposed of, or the court, by interim

order, brings to amend the prohibition. The remedies that may be awarded by the courts before the Framework Agreement has been entered

into include the setting aside of the decision to award the Framework Agreement to the winning tenderer(s). The bringing of court

proceedings against the Authority after the Framework Agreement has been entered into will not affect the Framework Agreement unless

grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise the

remedies that maybe awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.

VI.5) Dyddiad anfon yr hysbysiad hwn

26/09/2023

Codio

Categorïau nwyddau

ID Teitl Prif gategori
33100000 Cyfarpar meddygol Cyfarpar meddygol, deunydd fferyllol a chynhyrchion gofal personol
33140000 Defnyddiau traul meddygol Cyfarpar meddygol
33161000 Uned electrolawfeddygol Technegau gweithredu

Lleoliadau Dosbarthu

ID Disgrifiad
100 DU - I gyd

Cyfyngiadau Rhanbarthol ar y Rhybuddion

Mae’r prynwr wedi cyfyngu’r rhybuddion ar gyfer yr hysbysiad hwn i gyflenwyr yn y rhanbarthau canlynol.

ID Disgrifiad
Nid oes cyfyngiadau ar y rhybuddion ar gyfer yr hysbysiad hwn.

Ynglŷn â'r prynwr

Prif gyswllt:
eleanor.dickson@nhs.scot
Cyswllt gweinyddol:
N/a
Cyswllt technegol:
N/a
Cyswllt arall:
N/a

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