Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2018-07-04
Buyer: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("the Authority")
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 33162100 | 33186200
Estimated value: 7500000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2018-08-15
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Fluid and Patient Warming consumables and Controlled Patient Temperature Management systems/devices used by NHS Scotland.
Supply of fluid warming consumables/devices that can perform a rapid flow rate of a minimum of 500mls/min.
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
— Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance of 2 000 000 GBP (This requirement relates to ESPD 4B.5.1) and
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of technical certification and professional accreditation levels indicated below:
1) The bidder must confirm that all products tendered must be Latex Free (this includes any packaging in direct contact with end product).
2) The bidder must confirm that all products supplied under this framework are CE marked in accordance with Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. This requirement relates to ESPD 4C.12).
3) The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001, or ISO 13485, or equivalent, certification. (This requirement relates to ESPD 4D.1).
4) The bidder must disclose any MHRA or other Safety Alerts received within the last three (3) years (from 1.1.2015 to date) against any products tendered or any machinery required for usage with any products tendered.
5) The bidder must be able to manufacture and/or support any awarded products for a minimum of 7 years from award of Framework, if successful. (This requirement relates to ESPD 4D.1).
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (“the Authority”) acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Fluid and Patient warming consumables and Controlled Patient Temperature Management systems / devices used by NHS Scotland (“Products”) on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as "participating authorities")
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
The Public Sector in Scotland is committed to the delivery of high quality public services, and recognises that this is critically dependent on a workforce that is well-rewarded, well-motivated, well-led, has access to appropriate opportunities for training and skills development, diverse and engaged in decision making. These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service. Public Bodies in Scotland are adopting fair work practices, which include:
— A fair and equal pay policy that includes a commitment to supporting the Living Wage, including, for example being a Living Wage Accredited Employer,
— Clear managerial responsibility to nurture talent and help individuals fulfil their potential, including for example, a strong commitment to Modern Apprenticeships and the development of Scotland's young workforce,


Award value: 7500000