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Type of document: Invitation to tender
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2018/S 214-489926/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: EU – with participation by GPA countries
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Velindre NHS Trust (Host of NHS Wales Informatics Service)
Postal address: 17 Old Field Road, Bocam Park, Pencoed
Town: Bridgend
Postal code: CF35 5LJ
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Laura Panes
Telephone: +44 2920502109
Email: laura.panes@wales.nhs.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address:
Address of the buyer profile:

The contract is awarded by central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
electronically via:www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available.
Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible,free of charge,at:www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: All Wales NHS GP Links Messaging Solution — Plus Associated Service and Operational Support

Reference number: P239.02
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 48510000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: NWIS is seeking to procure a technical solution and accompanying support service to provide message based integration between secondary care applications and GP practices in Wales, replacing all existing secondary care to primary care GP LINKS solutions in NHS Wales.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 380000 Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: no
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48510000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UK
Main site or place of performance:Central messaging hub with distribution to approximately 450-500 GP Practices across NHS Wales.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The Awarding Authority, acting on behalf of NHS Wales Organisations, seeks a contractual arrangement for a period of 7 years in the first instance, with an option to extend for a further 3 years on an annual basis, the maximum term of 10 years, to procure a technical solution and accompanying support service to provide message based integration between secondary care applications and GP practices in Wales, replacing all existing secondary care to primary care GP LINKS solutions in NHS Wales. In the first instance, those secondary care applications shall include the Welsh Laboratory Information Management System (WLIMS), Welsh Radiology Information System (WRIS) and Screening applications (currently Bowel Screening Information Management System (BSIMS)). Other Screening applications may be developed throughout the term of the agreement. This covers the provision and support of a Central National Messaging hub for Wales, to handle the conversion and transmission of a range of Clinical messages and results between Hospitals and GP Practices across all of Wales.
The national GP LINKS solution will:
— provide Pathology, Radiology, Public Health Wales Screening messaging to all GP practices, prisons and Ministry of Defence (MOD) sites in Wales,
— replace the current National solution and any local solutions in use,
— support the ongoing implementation of WLIMS, WRIS and screening services.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 380000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:Option to extend for a further 3 years, in annual increments, at the sole discretion of the Authority.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.14) Additional information: The estimated contract value shown in the advert is for the full 10 year contract (the primary contract term of 7 years, plus the optional 3 year extension period).

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity,including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:Suppliers are required to meet the criteria specified in the ESPD document.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Open procedureIV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 2018-12-10 Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tender must maintain the tender
Duration in months:6(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening tenders
Date: 2018-12-10 Local time: 12:00 Place:Tenders will be opened via the Bravo E-Tender Wales portal.

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:The tenders will be opened by the Senior Category Manager (ICT).

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:September 2028, this will be subject to the Authority utilising the extension options.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information:
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
Suppliers instructions how to express interest in this tender:
1) Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once):
— browse to the eSourcing Portal: and click the link to register,
— accept the terms and conditions and click “continue”,
— enter your correct business and user details,
— note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete. You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure).
2) Express an Interest in the tender (Project Code: 40163):
— login to the portal with the username/password,
— click the “PQQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers” link (these are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier),
— click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content,
— click the “Express Interest” button at the top of the page,
— this will move the PQQ/ITT into your “My PQQs/My ITTs” page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only),
— you can now access any attachments by clicking “Buyer Attachments” in the “PQQ/ITT Details” box.
3) Responding to the tender:
— click “My Response” under “PQQ/ITT Details”, you can choose to “Create Response” or to “Decline to Respond” (please give a reason if declining),
— you can now use the “Messages” function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification,
— note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT,
— there may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the “Submit Response” button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering helpdesk. For the avoidance of doubt, as this procurement is being run under the open procedure, there is no limit to the number of operators who may respond or that will be taken forward to have its bid evaluated, should it pass all ESPD/Selection criteria as stated in the Invitation to Tender — Instructions to suppliers.
Note: The Authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at
(WA Ref:80525)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: Velindre NHS Trust (Host of NHS Wales Informatics Service)
Postal address: 17 Oldfield Road, Bocam Park, Pencoed
Town: Bridgend
Postal code: CF35 5LJ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 2920502109
E-mail: laura.panes@wales.nhs.uk
Internet address:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2018-11-05

Post written by: Andrew Perry