Medical Chart Paper & Ultrasound Film

Concepts

• continuous paper
• medical chart paper
• recording paper
• medical chart
• embossed or perforated paper
• ultrasound
• embossed or perforated printing paper
• ultrasound film
• hospital paper articles
• uncoated paper or paperboard

Location

Various Locations in the UK

Description

Medical chart and recording paper which includes but may not be limited to; recording paper for electrocardiography (ECG) foetal cardiotocography (CTG) defibrillation pulmonary stress test and ultrasound. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 954,400 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the maximum 4 year Framework Agreement term is 3,817,600 GBP. This is approximate only.

Lot Division

CPV Codes

• 30199330 - Continuous paper for computer printers
• 30199300 - Embossed or perforated paper
• 30199310 - Embossed or perforated printing paper
• 33198000 - Hospital paper articles
• 22990000 - Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes
• 22993000 - Photosensitive, heat-sensitive or thermographic paper and paperboard
• 22993100 - Photosensitive paper or paperboard
• 22993200 - Heat-sensitive paper or paperboard
• 22993300 - Thermographic paper or paperboard
• 37823400 - Transparent or translucent paper

Indicators

• Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.

Other Information

The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this within their tender submission. - ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) to cover all segments of the Applicant's (and the product's) supply chain. This should include but not be limited to manufacturing, storage, distribution and customer service. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. 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 and provide evidence of ISO9001:2015 or equivalent for all relevant parties in the supply chain. - Public Liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant - Product Liability Insurance cover 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) If an Applicant commits to obtain ISO9001:2015 or equivalent quality standard certificate, Public Liability Insurance or Product Liability Insurance certification at the time of their tender submission then the requirement is that such certification is in place prior to the commencement date of the framework agreement (in order for NHS Supply Chain to place orders with the successful Applicant). Compliance with UK Timber Procurement Policy 2013 is required for all paper lots within this tender. This requires documentary evidence at tender submission to be provided to ensure suppliers are sourcing paper from legal and sustainable sources. More information will be provided in the ITT about what evidence will be required to be submitted with your bid. For more information on UK Timber Procurement Policy, please see: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/timber-procurement-policy-tpp-prove-legality-and-sus... The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time. The NHS adopted PPN 06/20 (taking account of Social Value in the award of Government Contracts) from April 2022. As such all NHS SC Contracts going out to market after this date will include Social Value weighting. Therefore the future Framework Agreement for Medical Chart Paper will include some qualitative evaluation questions on Social Value with a minimum weighting of 10% towards the award. For more information on Social Value and to understand what’s included in Social Value, please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking-a... The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.