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
Gavin Armstrong
Telephone
+44 1312757499
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - SCOTLAND
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
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.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
General Textiles and Bedding NP787
Reference number
NP787
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39518000 - Hospital linen
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
National Services Scotland(NSS)acting through its division, National Procurement,is undertaking this procurement on behalf of itself and on behalf of all entities within NHS Scotland(“Boards”)to procure a service which will provide all General Textiles & Bedding to all Boards(“Purchasing Entities”)at each of their sites.
The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor to provide General Textiles & Bedding including but not limited to the following:
i)General patient garments which currently consist of pyjamas, nightdresses, patient gowns
ii)Scrub suits for NHS staff use
iii)Standard bedding flat sheets, pillowcases, blankets & duvets and pillows
iv)Fitted bedding.
The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products to all NHS Scotland Health Boards throughout Scotland although it should be noted majority of deliveries are to approximately 10 sites currently.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £11,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Fitted Bedding
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39518000 - Hospital linen
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
NHS Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
fitted bedding sheets and blankets
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Traditional linen products
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39518000 - Hospital linen
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
NHS Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Traditional linen products Flat sheets Patient gowns Scrub Suits Pillows Towels
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
29 March 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This notice is for prior information only,a full contract notice will be published in due course,planned for end of March where full details of the requirement including specification and mandatory elements will be detailed. Contract spend of 11m gbp shown is a current estimate based on pre covid supplier uptakes of 2.7m gbp per annum over the planned 4 year duration. Contract notice will include an updated figure if appropriate. Interested suppliers seeking further information should contact gavin.armstrong2@nhs.scot to arrange a telephone briefing.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=643563.
(SC Ref:643563)