Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2017-06-20
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: 33100000
Estimated value: 6800000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2017-07-28
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Provision of sack holders, commodes, examination couches and medical ward equipment including trolleys to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards, plus the Authority and other NHS organisations ) and all joint integration boards established under the Public Bodies (joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
Provision of sack holders and associated products to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978,i.e. NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards, plus the Authority and other NHS organisations ) and all joint integration boards established under the Public Bodies (joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
Please note the estimated value of this lot is the total approximate over the potential 4 year term (2 years and 2 x 12 month optional extension periods) of the framework.The Authority intends awarding a multi-supplier ranked framework agreement for the Lot and it is envisaged a maximum of 3 suppliers will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT.
Provision of commodes and associated products to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978,i.e. NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards, plus the Authority and other NHS organisations ) and all joint integration boards established under the Public Bodies (joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
Please note the estimated value of this lot is the total approximate over the potential 4 year term (2 years and 2 x 12 month optional extension periods) of the framework. The Authority intends awarding a multi-supplier ranked framework agreement for the Lot and it is envisaged a maximum of 3 suppliers will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT.
Provision of examination couches and associated products to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978,i.e. NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards, plus the Authority and other NHS organisations ) and all joint integration boards established under the Public Bodies (joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
Please note the estimated value of this lot is the total approximate over the potential 4 year term (2 years and 2 x 12 month optional extension periods) of the framework. The Authority intends awarding a multi-supplier ranked framework agreement for the Lot and it is envisaged a maximum of 3 suppliers will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT.
Provision of medical ward equipment, trolleys and associated products to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978,i.e. NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards, plus the Authority and other NHS organisations ) and all joint integration boards established under the Public Bodies (joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
Please note the estimated value of this lot is the total approximate over the potential 4 year term (2 years and 2 x 12 month optional extension periods) of the framework. The Authority intends awarding a multi-supplier ranked framework agreement for the Lot and it is envisaged a maximum of 3 Suppliers will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT.
See contract/tender documentation which incorporates requirements of the ESPD (Scotland) and the financial period for reporting in the previous 3 financial years.
A number of the technical performance requirements are mandatory — these are detailed in the contract/tender documentation.
Contract value of 6,800,000 reflects the anticipated value of the contract duration including optional extension periods. No guarantees are given to either volume or value of spend. Framework on behalf of NHSS and any Integrated Joint Boards established under Public Bodies Joint Working Scotland Act 2014 e.g. Health and Social Care Integration. Intended award is 3 suppliers per lot on a ranked basis.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 8110. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.
The Statement of Requirements will detail the Community Benefit background and objectives. The contract will mandate that suppliers respond in its tender outlining current Community Benefits and proposals if successful and mandating that they support the overall Community Benefit concept and process including a contract and supplier management process post award.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 8110. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

Eligibility requirements: Be registered and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Award value: 6800000