Contract

Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Appliers and consumables

  • The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-001991

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-044a8c

Published 21 January 2025, 11:22am



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

Eleanor Dickson

Email

eleanor.dickson@nhs.scot

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

Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Appliers and consumables

Reference number

NP65324

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Open/ Endo Surgical Devices covering the following products to NHS Scotland. Products can

be either supplied via the NDC(National Distribution Centre) or direct to hospitals across NHS Scotland. It is expected that the annual

value across all lots will not exceed GBP 7m excluding VAT.

The following products ranges are included:

Lot 1 Staplers only and consumables

Lot 2 Stapler/Cutters and consumables

Lot 3 Clip Appliers and consumables

Lot 4 Combination Lot

Lot 5 Enhanced Service/ Innovation Lot

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: £23,500,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Surgical Staplers only & consumables for Open and/or Endo Surgical Procedures

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
  • 33141122 - Surgical staples

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

We require Surgical Staplers and related consumables for use in invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.

Tendered items should meet criteria set out in the "Relevant to all Lots" tab on this worksheet. Lot 1 should include only those products relevant to the description Surgical Staplers. For the avoidance of doubt, any products which are staplers which have cutting mechanisms should not be tendered to Lot 1, but instead to Lot 2.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality - Clinical References / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: After Sales, Service & Support / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 55

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

Surgical Stapler & Cutters & consumables for Open and/or Endo Surgical procedures

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
  • 33141122 - Surgical staples

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

"We require Surgical Staplers with cutting capability and related consumables for use in invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.

Tendered items should meet criteria set out in the "Relevant to all Lots" tab on the Scoring Methodology included with the tender. For the avoidance of doubt, this lot is intended for any products which are staplers which have cutting mechanisms. Products which staple but do not cut should be tendered to Lot 1.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality - Clinical References / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: After Sales, Service & support / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 55

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

Clip Appliers & Consumables for Open and/or Endo surgical Procedures

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
  • 33141120 - Clip, suture, ligature supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

We require Clip Appliers and consumables for use in invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.

Tendered items should meet criteria set out in the "Relevant to all Lots" tab on this worksheet.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality - Clinical References / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: After Sales, Service & Support / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 55

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

Combination Lot (Unscored)

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

We require Surgical Staplers, Cutters & Clip Appliers for use in NHSS invasive surgical procedures. These will be used in an acute setting across NHSS by suitably trained personnel.

Bidders are requested to submit bids for combinations of staplers, stapler/cutters, clip appliers & related accessories/consumable products, as previously tendered in Lots 1-3, with additional discounts in return for additional combined volume discounts from the Health Boards, or collaboration of Health Boards, or any proposal which offers NHSS improved value for money.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

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

Enhanced Service / Innovation Lot

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Bidders are requested to submit details of any Enhanced Service they offer. Key deliverables will be decided on a case by case basis but may include, but not be limited to, such evidenced criteria as:

- Reduced Waiting Times

- Streamlined Patient Pathway

- Reduced Hospital Bed Days

- Reduced Readmission Rate

- Lower Costs

- Enhanced Data Quality & Reporting

- Enhanced Inventory Management

- Innovation products which are expected to be ready for sale within the timeframe of the contract award.

Bidders should submit details of any product or service offered, including unique selling points, for consideration, in 5,000 words or less. Responses should include relevant case studies, successes and details of how purchase of these services, in addition to commitment volumes on Lots 1-3 inclusive, will positively impact commitment volume prices for Health boards.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an Unscored Lot. Boards will use the information provided here by all awarded suppliers to assess their local clinical requirements.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

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.1.6) Information about electronic auction

An electronic auction will be used

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: 2024/S 000-029034


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Surgical Staplers only & consumables for Open and/or Endo Surgical Procedures

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 January 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 20

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 20

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BioSpectrum Ltd

Sherwood Energy Village

NEWARK

NG22 9FD

Telephone

+44 1623862833

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Brennan & Co Ni

Unit 6-7 Carrowreagh Business Park, Carrowreagh Road

Dundonald

BT16 1QQ

Telephone

+44 7413908990

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Elemental Healthcare Ltd

6 Clayton Wood Bank

Leeds

LS166QZ

Telephone

+44 7795463676

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lawmed Ltd

Walton Lodge, Bridge Street

WALTON-ON-THAMES

KT121BT

Telephone

+44 7969509569

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Medtronic Limited

Building 9, Croxley Park

Watford

WD18 8WW

Telephone

+44 1923202577

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Meril UK Ltd

St. Brides House, 10 Salisbury Square

London

EC4Y 8EH

Telephone

+44 000000

Fax

+44 000000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Purple Surgical UK Limited

2 Chestnut House, Farm Close

Shenley

WD7 9AD

Telephone

+44 7843423462

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Inomed Healthcare Limited

THE ELSIE WHITELEY CENTRE, HOPWOOD LANE

HALIFAX

HX15ER

Telephone

+44 1422399510

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DePuy Synthes

Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride

Wokingham

RG40 3EW

Telephone

+44 1344864000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ideal Medical Solutions

Unit B , 1 Blenheim road

Epsom

KT19 9AP

Telephone

+44 7445821888

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: £23,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Surgical Stapler & Cutters & consumables for Open and/or Endo Surgical procedures

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 January 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 20

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 20

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BioSpectrum Ltd

Sherwood Energy Village

NEWARK

NG22 9FD

Telephone

+44 1623862833

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Brennan & Co Ni

Unit 6-7 Carrowreagh Business Park, Carrowreagh Road

Dundonald

BT16 1QQ

Telephone

+44 7413908990

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Elemental Healthcare Ltd

6 Clayton Wood Bank

Leeds

LS166QZ

Telephone

+44 7795463676

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

LaproSurge Ltd

Unit 5B, Fisher Industrial Estate, Wiggenhall Road

Watford

WD18 0FN

Telephone

+44 7771756543

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lawmed Ltd

Walton Lodge, Bridge Street

WALTON-ON-THAMES

KT121BT

Telephone

+44 7969509569

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lexington Medical UK ltd

73 Cornhill

Islington

EC3V 3QQ

Telephone

+44 7908321461

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Medtronic Limited

Building 9, Croxley Park

Watford

WD18 8WW

Telephone

+44 1923202577

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Meril UK Ltd

St. Brides House, 10 Salisbury Square

London

EC4Y 8EH

Telephone

+44 000000

Fax

+44 000000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Purple Surgical UK Limited

2 Chestnut House, Farm Close

Shenley

WD7 9AD

Telephone

+44 7843423462

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Inomed Healthcare Limited

THE ELSIE WHITELEY CENTRE, HOPWOOD LANE

HALIFAX

HX15ER

Telephone

+44 1422399510

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DePuy Synthes

Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride

Wokingham

RG40 3EW

Telephone

+44 1344864000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ideal Medical Solutions

Unit B , 1 Blenheim road

Epsom

KT19 9AP

Telephone

+44 7445821888

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: £23,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Clip Appliers & Consumables for Open and/or Endo surgical Procedures

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 January 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 20

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 20

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Applied Medical UK Ltd.

88 Wood Street, 10th - 15th Floor

London

EC2V 7RS

Telephone

+44 8008766882

Fax

+44 8008766883

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

B Braun Medical Ltd

Thorncliffe Park

Sheffield

S35 2PW

Telephone

+44 7977248051

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BioSpectrum Ltd

Sherwood Energy Village

NEWARK

NG22 9FD

Telephone

+44 1623862833

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Brennan & Co Ni

Unit 6-7 Carrowreagh Business Park, Carrowreagh Road

Dundonald

BT16 1QQ

Telephone

+44 7413908990

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

LaproSurge Ltd

Unit 5B, Fisher Industrial Estate, Wiggenhall Road

Watford

WD18 0FN

Telephone

+44 7771756543

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Medscience Distribution Ltd

Unit 8 Manor Park

Banbury

OX16 3TB

Telephone

+44 7947999285

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Medtronic Limited

Building 9, Croxley Park

Watford

WD18 8WW

Telephone

+44 1923202577

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

novus med Ltd

Unit F15 Holly Farm Business Park, Honiley

Kenilworth

CV8 1NP

Telephone

+44 1926895089

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Meril UK Ltd

St. Brides House, 10 Salisbury Square

London

EC4Y 8EH

Telephone

+44 000000

Fax

+44 000000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Purple Surgical UK Limited

2 Chestnut House, Farm Close

Shenley

WD7 9AD

Telephone

+44 7843423462

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Teleflex (TFX Group)

Grosvenor House,, Horseshoe Crescent

Old Town Beaconsfield

HP9 1LJ

Telephone

+44 7912046489

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Inomed Healthcare Limited

THE ELSIE WHITELEY CENTRE, HOPWOOD LANE

HALIFAX

HX15ER

Telephone

+44 1422399510

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DePuy Synthes

Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride

Wokingham

RG40 3EW

Telephone

+44 1344864000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £23,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Combination Lot (Unscored)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 January 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 20

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 20

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lawmed Ltd

Walton Lodge, Bridge Street

WALTON-ON-THAMES

KT121BT

Telephone

+44 7969509569

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Medtronic Limited

Building 9, Croxley Park

Watford

WD18 8WW

Telephone

+44 1923202577

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Meril UK Ltd

St. Brides House, 10 Salisbury Square

London

EC4Y 8EH

Telephone

+44 000000

Fax

+44 000000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DePuy Synthes

Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride

Wokingham

RG40 3EW

Telephone

+44 1344864000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £23,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

Enhanced Service / Innovation Lot

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 January 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 20

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 20

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Medtronic Limited

Building 9, Croxley Park

Watford

WD18 8WW

Telephone

+44 1923202577

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Meril UK Ltd

St. Brides House, 10 Salisbury Square

London

EC4Y 8EH

Telephone

+44 000000

Fax

+44 000000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Teleflex (TFX Group)

Grosvenor House,, Horseshoe Crescent

Old Town Beaconsfield

HP9 1LJ

Telephone

+44 7912046489

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DePuy Synthes

Pinewood Campus, Nine Mile Ride

Wokingham

RG40 3EW

Telephone

+44 1344864000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ideal Medical Solutions

Unit B , 1 Blenheim road

Epsom

KT19 9AP

Telephone

+44 7445821888

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: £23,500,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

The value in Section II.1.5 (23,500,000 GBP) refers to the full value of the framework including any extension options.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The project code is 27245

For more information see:

http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the

Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:

The contractor shall ensure that all contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers which the Contractor intends to procure following the

Commencement Date, and which the Contractor has not, before the date of this Contract, already planned to award to a particular

Sub-contractor or supplier, are advertised through the Public Contracts Scotland procurement portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk)

and awarded a fair, open transparent and competitive process proportionate to the nature and value of the contract.

(SC Ref:786235)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Sheriff Court House

27 Chambers Street,

Edinburgh

EH1 1LB

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

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.

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Sheriff Court House

27 Chambers Street,

Edinburgh

EH1 1LB

Country

United Kingdom