University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust: Invitation to Tender for the Provision of an Operated Healthcare Facility and Managed Services for Radiology

UK-Bournemouth: Medical imaging services.

Section I: Contracting Authority
   I.1)Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
      The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
      Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, United Kingdom
      Email: kelly.willoughby@rbch.nhs.uk, URL: http://www.rbch.nhs.uk
      Attn: Kelly Willoughby
      Electronic Access URL: https://www.delta-esourcing.com
      Electronic Submission URL: https://www.delta-esourcing.com

      Further information can be obtained at: As Above       
      Specifications and additional documents: As Above       
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: As Above       
   
   I.2)Type of the contracting authority:
      Body governed by public law

   I.3) Main activity:
      Health

   I.4) Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities:
      The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: No

Section II: Object Of The Contract: SERVICES
   II.1)Description
      II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Invitation to Tender for the Provision of an Operated Healthcare Facility and Managed Services for Radiology
      II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: SERVICES         
         Service Category: 27

         Region Codes: UKK21 - Bournemouth and Poole         
      II.1.3) Information about a public contract, a framework or a dynamic purchasing system:The notice involves a public contract                                                       
      
      II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase:
      Medical imaging services. Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use. Dental X-ray. Angiography room. Angiography supplies. X-ray fluoroscopy devices. Diagnostic X-ray system. Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment. Magnetic resonance imaging equipment. Magnetic resonance scanners. Radiography devices. Mammography devices. Bone densitometers. Ultrasound scanners. CT scanners. Management-related services. Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. Installation services of imaging equipment. Angioplasty supplies. The Trust is seeking expressions of interest from Potential Bidders to provide a fully managed radiology healthcare facility. The healthcare facility services shall include the provision of:•Transfer of ownership to the Contractor of all current radiology equipment for inclusion as part of the on-going service provision;•Management and/or novation of any existing third party contracts and/or leases (as applicable);•Provision of new and replacement equipment in accordance with an agreed replacement plan in line with agreed replacement criteria;•Maintenance and support of all radiology equipment to agreed uptime and performance standards;•Provision and management of consumable items for radiology as part of the operation of the facility to include all equipment consumables and for Lot 1 only clinical consumables utilised in the clinical operation of the facility. •For Lot 1 only management of the consumable stock including the IT stock system and personnel for managing this facility. •Management of the healthcare facility including pro-active support in the operation and efficient management of the facility and support in operating the provision of turnkey and/or enabling works related to equipment installation and/or removal and disposal to ensure services are interfaced with the Trust's estate requirements. There are two Lots to this procurement with Lot 2 excluding the clinical consumables services.
         
      II.1.6)Common Procurement Vocabulary:
         85150000 - Medical imaging services.
         
         33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use.
         
         33111500 - Dental X-ray.
         
         33111700 - Angiography room.
         
         33111710 - Angiography supplies.
         
         33111400 - X-ray fluoroscopy devices.
         
         33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system.
         
         50421200 - Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment.
         
         33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment.
         
         33113100 - Magnetic resonance scanners.
         
         33111600 - Radiography devices.
         
         33111650 - Mammography devices.
         
         33111660 - Bone densitometers.
         
         33112300 - Ultrasound scanners.
         
         33115100 - CT scanners.
         
         79420000 - Management-related services.
         
         50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment.
         
         51411000 - Installation services of imaging equipment.
         
         33111730 - Angioplasty supplies.
         

      II.1.7) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
         The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): No       
      II.1.8)Lots:
         This contract is divided into lots: Yes          
         If yes, tenders should be submitted for: One or more lots

      II.1.9)Information about variants:
         Variants will be accepted: No    
   
   II.2)Quantity Or Scope Of The Contract
      II.2.1)Total quantity or scope:
      Not Provided                  
         Estimated value excluding VAT:
         Range between: 39,000,000 and 43,000,000
         Currency: GBP
               
      
      II.2.2)Options: No          
         II.2.3)Information about renewals:
            This contract is subject to renewal: Not Provided         
   II.3)Duration Of The Contract Or Time-Limit For Completion      
         Duration in months: 120 (from the award of the contract)

   Information About Lots
            
      Lot No: 1
      Title: The provision of an operated healthcare facility and service to include radiology equipment and the provision of all radiology consumables

      1)Short Description:      
      Lot 1: The provision of an operated healthcare facility and service to include radiology equipment and maintenance of such equipment and the provision of consumables associated with the equipment maintenance and the provision of all other radiology consumables.The Trust is seeking expressions of interest from Potential Bidders to procure and operate a fully managed radiology healthcare facility. The healthcare facility for Lot 1 shall include the provision of:•Transfer of ownership to the Contractor of all current radiology equipment for inclusion as part of the on-going service provision;•Management and/or novation of any existing third party contracts and/or leases (as applicable);•Provision of new and replacement equipment in accordance with an agreed replacement plan in line with agreed replacement criteria;•Maintenance and support of all radiology equipment to agreed uptime and performance standards;•Provision and management of all consumable items for radiology as part of the operation of the facility to include all equipment consumables and clinical consumables utilised in the clinical operation of the facility. •Management of the consumable stock including the IT stock system and personnel for managing this facility. •Management of the healthcare facility including pro-active support in the operation and efficient management of the facility and support in operating the provision of turnkey and/or enabling works related to equipment installation and/or removal and disposal to ensure services are interfaced with the Trust's estate requirements.

      2)Common Procurement Vocabulary:
         85150000 - Medical imaging services.
                  33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use.
                  33111400 - X-ray fluoroscopy devices.
                  33111500 - Dental X-ray.
                  33111600 - Radiography devices.
                  33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment.
                  33113100 - Magnetic resonance scanners.
                  33111650 - Mammography devices.
                  33111660 - Bone densitometers.
                  33111700 - Angiography room.
                  33111710 - Angiography supplies.
                  33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system.
                  50421200 - Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment.
                  33112300 - Ultrasound scanners.
                  33115100 - CT scanners.
                  79420000 - Management-related services.
                  50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment.
                  51411000 - Installation services of imaging equipment.
                  33111730 - Angioplasty supplies.
         
      3)Quantity Or Scope: Not Provided
               
      4)Indication About Different Date For Start Of Award Procedures And/Or Duration Of The Contract Not Provided
                        
                  
         5)Additional Information About Lots: Not Provided
               
      Lot No: 2
      Title: The provision of an operated healthcare facility and service to include radiology equipment, maintenance and equipment associated consumables

      1)Short Description:      
      Lot 2: The provision of an operated healthcare facility and service to include: radiology equipment, maintenance of such equipment and provision of the consumables associated with the equipment maintenance but no other consumables.The healthcare facility services for Lot 2 shall include the provision of:• Transfer of ownership to the Contractor of all current radiology equipment for inclusion as part of the on-going service provision;•Management and/or novation of any existing third party contracts and/or leases (as applicable);•Provision of new and replacement equipment in accordance with an agreed replacement plan in line with agreed replacement criteria;•Maintenance and support of all radiology equipment to agreed uptime and performance standards;•Provision and management of equipment related consumables utilised in the maintenance of the facility.•Management of the healthcare facility including pro-active support in the operation and efficient management of the facility and provision to ensure the facility is operating to full capacity and efficiency. Support in operating the provision of turnkey and/or enabling works related to equipment installation and/or removal and disposal to ensure services are interfaced with the Trust's estate requirements.

      2)Common Procurement Vocabulary:
         85150000 - Medical imaging services.
                  33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use.
                  33111400 - X-ray fluoroscopy devices.
                  33111500 - Dental X-ray.
                  33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system.
                  50421200 - Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment.
                  33111600 - Radiography devices.
                  33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment.
                  33113100 - Magnetic resonance scanners.
                  33111650 - Mammography devices.
                  33111660 - Bone densitometers.
                  33111700 - Angiography room.
                  33112300 - Ultrasound scanners.
                  33115100 - CT scanners.
                  79420000 - Management-related services.
                  50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment.
                  51411000 - Installation services of imaging equipment.
         
      3)Quantity Or Scope: Not Provided
               
      4)Indication About Different Date For Start Of Award Procedures And/Or Duration Of The Contract Not Provided
                        
                  
         5)Additional Information About Lots: Not Provided
                  
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
   III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
      III.1.1)Deposits and guarantees required:
      Parent company and other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances, further details will be set out in the contract document..
      
      III.1.2)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
      Provided in the tender documents as applicable.
      
      III.1.3)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
      Requests to participate will be accepted from groupings of economic operators (consortia). In the event of a successful consortium bid, the Trust may specify that a consortium takes a particular legal form and/or require that a single consortium member takes primary liability or that each member undertakes joint and several liability irrespective of the legal form adopted. Where a subsidiary company is used, the ultimate parent company may be required to provide a guarantee in respect of performance of the contract by the subsidiary before acceptance.
      
      III.1.4)Other particular conditions:
         The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions:Yes       
      If Yes, description of particular conditions:
      As specified in the contract documents.      
   III.2)Conditions For Participation
      III.2.1)Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers:

      Details to be set out in the PQQ which will be made available to all bidders who express an interest in the contract opportunity. Bidders who express an interest in this contract opportunity will be required to complete a PQQ.      
      III.2.2)Economic and financial capacity
         Economic and financial capacity - means of proof required:         
         
         Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met:
         Details to be set out in the PQQ which will be made available to all bidders who express an interest in the contract opportunity. Bidders who express an interest in this contract opportunity will be required to complete a PQQ.
      
      III.2.3)Technical capacity
         Technical capacity - means of proof required         
         
         Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met:
         Details to be set out in the PQQ which will be made available to all bidders who express an interest in the contract opportunity. Bidders who express an interest in this contract opportunity will be required to complete a PQQ.      
      III.2.4)Information about reserved contracts: Not Provided   
   III.3)Conditions Specific To Service Contracts
      III.3.1)Information about a particular profession:
         Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession: No       
      III.3.2)Staff responsible for the execution of the service:
         Legal persons should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service: No
Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1)Type Of Procedure
      IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Restricted
      
      IV.1.2)Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate:
                        
         Objective Criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
         To be set out in the PQQ which will be made available to all bidders who express an interest in the contract opportunity.   
   IV.2)Award Criteria
      IV.2.1)Award criteria:      
         The most economically advantageous tender in terms of
            The criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document

      IV.2.2)Information about electronic auction:
         An electronic auction will be used: No       

   IV.3)Administrative Information
      IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting authority: RBCH/0069/14      
      IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract: No

      IV.3.3)Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive document:



         Payable documents: No       
      
      IV.3.4)Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
         Date: 17/01/2015
         Time: 13:00      
      IV.3.5)Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: Not Provided      
      IV.3.6)Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up:         English
         


Section VI: Complementary Information

   VI.1)This Is A Recurrent Procurement: Yes
      Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 2025
   VI.2)Information about European Union funds:
      The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
   VI.3)Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender.taps://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticed=122500625The contracts being advertised are Part B services contracts. Accordingly this Contract Notice is a voluntary notice and reference to the restricted procedure at Section IV.1.1 does not apply. The procurement will run in accordance with Regulation 5(2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 ("the Regulations") that sets out the specific Regulations that apply to contracts for Part B services. The Trust does not intend to the bound by any additional Regulations. Without prejudice to the foregoing, it is the Trusts intention to broadly follow the structure of the restricted procedure subject to any changes that it may notify to candidates. For the avoidance of doubt, whilst the Trust has included within the supplementary vocabulary, CPV codes which relate to supplies, the contracts to which this notice relates are services contracts and the Trust requires that the successful provider provides and manages the consumables required. Each Lot will be treated as a separate contract award procedure. The Trust will not be awarding a contract under both Lots and will make a decision, depending on its requirement, to award either Lot 1 or Lot 2. As a consequence the procurement process for the other Lot will be abandoned. The Trust reserves the right not to award any or part of a Lot , postpone or terminate the procurement process (or any part of it) or change the procedure used, at any time without liability on its part. The Trust does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid offered in relation to this process and that the Trust is not responsible for any costs or liabilities (including third party costs, fees or expenses) incurred by bidders expressing an interest in or bidding for this opportunity and no implied contract is created. Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in sterling and written in English. Any agreements entered into will be governed by English law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bournemouth:-Medical-imaging-services./963544NVAJ

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/963544NVAJ
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   VI.4)Procedures For Appeal
      VI.4.1)Body responsible for appeal procedures:
      Not Provided

      VI.4.2)Lodging of appeals: Not Provided   
   
      VI.4.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
            Not Provided

   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 18/12/2014

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