Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2019-09-20
Buyer: APUC Ltd
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 33000000 | 33110000: Imaging equipment for medical use | 33651690
Estimated value: 32000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2019-11-29
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: The authority is seeking contractor(s) for the provision of a wide range of goods and services to be utilised primarily in the various Veterinary Schools of the UK and in the wider higher and further education sectors. These goods and services include:
Dressings, surgical, diet, consumables, retail, anaesthesiology, life support, operating tables, surgical diathermy equipment.
Imaging equipment specifically designed for the diagnosis of small and large animal patients, including, but not limited to: ultrasound, endoscopes, anthroscopes.
With reference to ESPD Question 4B.5, it is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequent award contact, the type and levels of insurance indicated below:
With reference to ESPD 4b.6 the successful contractors will be required to provide 2 years audited accounts or equivalent if awarded a place on the framework agreement. The 2 years audited accounts or equivalent will be subject to ratio analysis.
A subcontract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
A summary of expected community benefits can be found in Section 10: sustainable procurement of the ITT Documents which can be found at https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
A subcontract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
The contractor is encouraged to promote equality and diversity through the life of this framework agreement. The contractor will work with the authority to deliver community benefits or social value where they are identifiable throughout the term of the framework agreement. Examples of community value or social value are providing training opportunities to staff and students, apprenticeships and investment in the local community.
The contractor will work with the authority to deliver community benefits or social value where they are identifiable throughout the term of the framework agreement. The authority is looking to develop employment and specific training opportunities under this contract and the contractor is expected to support development of opportunities within the industry under this contract. Examples of community benefits or social value are providing training opportunities to staff and students, apprenticeships and investment in the local community. The contractor is specifically encouraged to provide sponsorship opportunities for research/support staff e.g. veterinary nursing staff. Delivery of community benefits will be monitored and measured against a key performance indicator.


Award value: 32000000