Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Contact
Hannah Thomson
Telephone
+44 1698794410
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PVCs and Luer Lock Syringes
Reference number
NP64023
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33141220 - Cannulae
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
National Framework for the Supply of PVC and Luer Lock Syringe Products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC or direct to Health boards.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £15,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
NON PORTED PVC SAFETY 18G to 22G
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141220 - Cannulae
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within the differing environments that it may be expected to be used across NHS Scotland. Single use, sterile, Latex-free device with stainless steel needle to insert catheter into a vein. Passive safety function adhering to the EU safer sharps directive (2010/32/EU). Size range - from 18G to 22G.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Functional Characteristics / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ported PVC Safety 14g to 22g
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141220 - Cannulae
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within the differing environments that it may be expected to be used across NHS Scotland. Must be a single use, sterile, Latex-free device with stainless steel needle to insert catheter into a vein. Entry port with integrated, tethered CAP with tactile closing mechanism sufficient to confirm closure. Passive safety function adhering to the EU safer sharps directive (2010/32/EU). Size range - 14G to 22G.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Functional Characteristics / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ported PVC Safety 24g
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141220 - Cannulae
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within the differing environments that it may be expected to be used across NHS Scotland. Single use, sterile, Latex-free device with stainless steel needle to insert catheter into a vein. Entry port with integrated, non-removable CAP with audible / tactile closing mechanism. Passive safety function adhering to the EU safer sharps directive (2010/32/EU). Size range - 24G.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Functional Characteristics / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
NON PORTED PVC SAFETY 24G +
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141220 - Cannulae
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within the differing environments that it may be expected to be used across NHS Scotland. Single use, sterile, Latex-free device with stainless steel needle to insert catheter into a vein. Passive safety function adhering to the EU safer sharps directive (2010/32/EU). Size range - 24G +
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Functional Characteristics / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
NON PORTED PVC 24G to 26G
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141220 - Cannulae
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) which supports effective and efficient insertion within the differing environments that it may be expected to be used across NHS Scotland. Single use, sterile, Latex-free device with stainless steel needle to insert catheter into a vein.Size range - 24G +
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Functional Characteristics / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Luer Lock Syringes 5ml to 50ml (Graduated to 60ml)
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141310 - Syringes
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Luer Lock Syringe with a Luer lock mechanism in line with ISO 594:1986-
and ISO 7886-2. Single use, sterile, Latex-free device. Size range - 5ml to 50ml (graduated to 60ml).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Functional Characteristics / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-017007
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Ported PVC Safety 14g to 22g
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 December 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B. Braun Medical Ltd
Thorncliffe Park, Chapeltown
Sheffield
S35 2PW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited
1030 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
RG41 5TS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Greiner Bio-One Ltd
Brunel Way, Stroudwater Business Park
Stonehouse
GL10 3SX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £7,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
NON PORTED PVC SAFETY 18G to 22G
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 December 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B. Braun Medical Ltd
Thorncliffe Park, Chapeltown
Sheffield
S35 2PW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited
1030 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
RG41 5TS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fannin (UK) Ltd. Part of DCC Vital
Westminster Industrial Estate, Repton Road, Measham
Swadlincote
DE12 7DT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Greiner Bio-One Ltd
Brunel Way, Stroudwater Business Park
Stonehouse
GL10 3SX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smiths Medical International Ltd
1500 Eureka Park, Lower Pemberton
Ashford
TN25 4BF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £220,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Ported PVC Safety 24g
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 December 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B. Braun Medical Ltd
Thorncliffe Park, Chapeltown
Sheffield
S35 2PW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fannin (UK) Ltd. Part of DCC Vital
Westminster Industrial Estate, Repton Road, Measham
Swadlincote
DE12 7DT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Greiner Bio-One Ltd
Brunel Way, Stroudwater Business Park
Stonehouse
GL10 3SX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £90,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
NON PORTED PVC SAFETY 24G +
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 December 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B. Braun Medical Ltd
Thorncliffe Park, Chapeltown
Sheffield
S35 2PW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited
1030 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
RG41 5TS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fannin (UK) Ltd. Part of DCC Vital
Westminster Industrial Estate, Repton Road, Measham
Swadlincote
DE12 7DT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Greiner Bio-One Ltd
Brunel Way, Stroudwater Business Park
Stonehouse
GL10 3SX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £260,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
NON PORTED PVC 24G to 26G
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 December 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited
1030 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
RG41 5TS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £380,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
Luer Lock Syringes 5ml to 50ml (Graduated to 60ml)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 December 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B. Braun Medical Ltd
Thorncliffe Park, Chapeltown
Sheffield
S35 2PW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited
1030 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
RG41 5TS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The value in Section II.1.7 and V.2.4 is the total value for the duration of the framework including any optional extensions.
(SC Ref:754624)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the Framework Agreement has been entered into will not affect the Framework Agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise the remedies that may be awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.