Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
National Service Scotland - National Procurement
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Contact
Paul Dishington
Telephone
+44 1312756798
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
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Wound Closure Products
Reference number
NP514/13
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33141121 - Surgical sutures
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141122 - Surgical staples
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Any or all locations of NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and / or the NHS Scotland Common Services Agency (altogether ‘NHS Scotland’).
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
The supply of Sutures, Skin Adhesive (External use only), Surgical Adhesive (Internal use only), Skin Staplers and Extractors to NHS Scotland.
This modification is where it is necessary for more of the same from the same supplier and a new supplier could be disruptive to goods provision and would be inconvenient or would add to costs.
This modification of contract term is to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Modification notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual lots.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
1 December 2021
End date
30 November 2022
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years
This modification has been approved to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
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.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2013/S 116-197419
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
NP514/13
Title
Wound Closure Products
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
15 November 2013
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Johnson and Johnson
11Snowdon terrace, Seamill
West Kilbride
Ka239hn
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
B. Braun Medical Limited
B. Braun Medical Limited, Thorncliffe Park
Sheffield
S35 2PW
Telephone
+44 1142259132
Fax
+44 1142259111
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Medtronic Limited
Building 9, Croxley Park
Watford
WD18 8WW
Telephone
+44 1923202577
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Advanced Medical Solutions
33, Road One, Winsford Industrial Estate
Winsford
CW7 3RT
Telephone
+44 1606545561
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Vygon (UK) Ltd
The Pierre Simonet Building, V Park, Gateway North
Latham Road, Swindon
Wiltshire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK14 - Swindon
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Teleflex
Grosvenor House, Horseshoe Crescent
Old Town Beaconsfield
HP91LJ
Telephone
+44 7739628969
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
ConMed Linvatec UK
73/74 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park, Watchfield
Swindon
SN6 8TY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £17,500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Delayed modification notice publication due to constraints during the covid-19 pandemic.
(SC Ref:678271)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House,
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Economic operators should approach the contracting authority in the first instance. However, the only formal remedy is to apply to the courts:
An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 33141122 - Surgical staples
seven.1.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141121 - Surgical sutures
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Any or all locations of NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and / or the NHS Scotland Common Services Agency (altogether ‘NHS Scotland’).
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
The supply of Sutures, Skin Adhesive (External use only), Surgical Adhesive (Internal use only), Skin Staplers and Extractors to NHS Scotland.
This modification is where it is necessary for more of the same from the same supplier and a new supplier could be disruptive to goods provision and would be inconvenient or would add to costs.
This modification of contract term is to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Modification notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual lots.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
1 December 2021
End date
30 November 2022
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
This modification has been approved to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£3,500,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Johnson and Johnson
11Snowdon terrace, Seamill
West Kilbride
Ka239hn
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
B. Braun Medical Limited
B. Braun Medical Limited, Thorncliffe Park
Sheffield
S35 2PW
Telephone
+44 1142259132
Fax
+44 1142259111
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Medtronic Limited
Building 9, Croxley Park
Watford
WD18 8WW
Telephone
+44 1923202577
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Advanced Medical Solutions
Premier Park 33 Road One, Winsford Ind Est
Cheshire
CW7 3RT
Telephone
+44 7807807995
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Vygon (UK) Ltd
The Pierre Simonet Building, V Park, Gateway North
Latham Road, Swindon
Wiltshire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK14 - Swindon
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
teleflex
grosvenor House, Horseshoe Crescent
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LJ
Telephone
+44 7796181573
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
ConMed Linvatec UK
73/74 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park, Watchfield
Swindon
SN6 8TY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
This modification is where it is necessary for more of the same from the same supplier and a new supplier could be disruptive to goods provision and would be inconvenient or would add to costs.
This modification of contract term is to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Modification notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual lots.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
This modification is where it is necessary for more of the same from the same supplier and a new supplier could be disruptive to goods provision and would be inconvenient or would add to costs.
This modification of contract term is to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Modification notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual lots.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £17,500,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £21,000,000