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Scan4Safety - Supply of IMS & POC Scanning System and Associated Hardware Devices

Tender Overview

LOCATION

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

VALUE

£240,000,000

DEADLINE

February 11, 2026 at 15:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

48430000

REFERENCE

000915-2026

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Original Tender Description

This procurement is in relation to managing high-risk medical devices and healthcare consumables across the supply chain, in-trust inventory management and point-of-care services which are crucial for enhancing patient safety, supply chain resilience, clinical productivity, and cost efficiency. NHS Supply Chain is inviting interactions with qualified supplier organisations capable of delivering these services as part of the tender process. The tender will establish a framework agreement encompassing the following service requirements: -Inventory Management Systems -Point-of-Care Scanning Systems -Hardware and devices supporting inventory management and point-of-care scanning These categories have been separated into four lots: Lot 1: Inventory Management Systems (IMS) Lot 2: Point-of-Care Scanning Systems (PoC) Lot 3: IMS & PoC Systems Combined Lot 4: Hardware and devices supporting inventory management and point-of-care scanning Suppliers are expected to contribute to the development of final requirements based on their ability to deliver one, two, or all of these services. They may bid for individual Lots or any combination thereof, with no restrictions. Each Lot will be evaluated independently, and inclusion in the framework will be awarded accordingly.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Information regarding mandatory exclusion grounds is not explicitly provided in the tender notice.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a qualified supplier organisation.
  • Be capable of delivering Inventory Management Systems (IMS).
  • Be capable of delivering Point-of-Care Scanning Systems (PoC).
  • Be capable of delivering Hardware and devices supporting inventory management and point-of-care scanning.
  • Be able to bid for individual Lots or any combination thereof.
  • Be willing to contribute to the development of final requirements.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to provide Inventory Management Systems (IMS).
  • Ability to provide Point-of-Care Scanning Systems (PoC).
  • Ability to provide Hardware and devices supporting inventory management and point-of-care scanning.
  • Systems must be capable of managing high-risk medical devices and healthcare consumables across the supply chain.
  • Systems must support in-trust inventory management.
  • Systems must support point-of-care services.
  • Solutions should contribute to enhancing patient safety.
  • Solutions should contribute to supply chain resilience.
  • Solutions should contribute to clinical productivity.
  • Solutions should contribute to cost efficiency.
  • Possess expertise to contribute to the development of final requirements.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Information regarding specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover) is not explicitly provided in the tender notice.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Participate in the invited interactions as a qualified supplier organisation.
  • Submit a bid by the deadline: 2026-02-11 15:00:00.
  • Bids can be submitted for individual Lots or any combination thereof.
  • Bids must address the specific service requirements for the chosen Lot(s) (IMS, PoC, or Hardware).
  • Be prepared to contribute to the development of final requirements.

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Summary:
This document is a tender notice inviting qualified suppliers to bid for a framework agreement to provide Inventory Management Systems, Point-of-Care Scanning Systems, and associated hardware for NHS Supply Chain, valued at an estimated £200M.

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66
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender presents a clear strategic vision for critical healthcare supply chain improvements but is significantly hampered by a lack of transparency regarding evaluation criteria and the absence of e-submission capabilities.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines an open procedure, uses appropriate CPV codes, and has a reasonable submission timeframe. No disputes or suspensions are noted. However, the explicit details on mandatory exclusion grounds are not provided in the notice, which ideally should be referenced or summarized.

Mandatory exclusion grounds not explicitly detailed in the tender notice.
Clarity60/100

The description of the services, the purpose of the procurement, and the lot structure is clear and unambiguous. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major deficiency, and the expectation for suppliers to contribute to final requirements introduces potential for ambiguity.

No evaluation criteria specified.
Suppliers expected to contribute to the development of final requirements, which could lead to ambiguity.
Completeness65/100

Basic information, estimated value, and contract duration are well-defined. However, the tender is incomplete due to the missing evaluation criteria and the fact that only one out of four listed documents has a content summary, suggesting critical information might be missing or not fully processed. Specific financial requirements are also not detailed.

Missing evaluation criteria.
Only 1 out of 4 tender documents has a content summary, suggesting other critical documents are not fully processed or available.
Fairness55/100

The division into multiple lots with no bidding restrictions enhances fairness. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria and the lack of e-submission significantly undermine transparency and equal access for all potential bidders. The process of co-developing requirements, while potentially innovative, must be managed carefully to prevent unintended tailoring.

No evaluation criteria specified, hindering transparency and objectivity.
No e-submission capability, limiting equal access and efficiency.
Practicality60/100

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified. However, the lack of electronic submission support is a significant practical drawback, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders. A direct document URL is also not provided.

No electronic submission (e-submission) supported.
Document URL not provided.
Data Consistency90/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include 'N/A' codes for procedure type, but these do not impact overall data integrity significantly.

Minor 'N/A' codes for procedure type.
Sustainability70/100

The tender explicitly incorporates 'Innovation Focus' and 'Social Criteria' as characteristics, which are positive aspects for sustainability. However, it is explicitly noted as 'Not green procurement' and is not EU funded, limiting its overall sustainability scope.

Explicitly noted as 'Not green procurement'.

Strengths

Clear description of services and strategic objectives.
Well-structured with multiple lots, allowing flexible bidding.
Explicit inclusion of Innovation Focus and Social Criteria.
High estimated value indicates significant opportunity.
Data is largely consistent and well-populated.

Concerns

Critical absence of specified evaluation criteria.
Lack of electronic submission capability.
Incomplete documentation (only 1 of 4 documents summarized).
Ambiguity introduced by 'contributing to development of final requirements'.
Missing explicit details on mandatory exclusion grounds and specific financial requirements in the notice.

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Implement electronic submission to enhance accessibility and efficiency for bidders.
3. Ensure all tender documents are fully accessible and clearly summarized, providing complete information on mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements.

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