Tender

Patient Lifting Equipment

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

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-006039

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-029f09

Published 25 March 2021, 9:48am



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

Paul Clyde

Email

paul.clyde@nhs.scot

Telephone

+44 1312757728

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

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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

Patient Lifting Equipment

Reference number

NP592/21

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

This contract framework is for the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment used by Healthcare Professionals predominantly within an Acute (Hospital) settings and covers the following equipment;

Hoists

Slings

Slide Sheets

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two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £8,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

MOBILE HOIST PASSIVE ELECTRIC BARIATRIC WITH OPTION OF WEIGHING MECHANISM

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance

All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The supply of Mobile Hoists Passive Electric Bariatric With Option Of Weighing Mechanism, Accessories and Spare Parts.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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

ACUTE MOBILE HOIST ACTIVE ELECTRIC

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance

All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The supply of Acute Mobile Hoists Active Electric, Accessories and Spare Parts.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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

ACUTE MOBILE HOIST PASSIVE ELECTRIC

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance

All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The supply of Acute Mobile Hoists Passive Electric, Accessories and Spare Parts.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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

TRANSFER AID HOIST

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance

All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The supply of Transfer Aid Hoists, Accessories and Spare Parts.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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

PATIENT SPECIFIC - CLIP SLINGS

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance

All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The supply of Patient Specific - Clip Slings.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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

REUSABLE - CLIP SLINGS

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance

All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The supply of Reusable - Clip Slings.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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

PATIENT SPECIFIC - LOOP SLINGS

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance

All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The supply of Patient Specific - Loop Slings.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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

REUSABLE - LOOP SLINGS

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance

All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The supply of Reusable - Loop Slings.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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

SLIDING SHEETS - REUSABLE

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance

All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The supply of Sliding Sheets - Reusable.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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

SLIDING SHEETS - PATIENT SPECIFIC

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33196200 - Devices for the disabled

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance

All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The supply of Sliding Sheets - Patient Specific.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Detail contained within the tender documents.

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:

-

Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance of 2 million pounds sterling (This requirement relates to ESPD 4B.5.1) and

-

Public Liability Insurance of 5 million pounds sterling (This requirement relates to ESPD 4B.5.2)

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

Detail contained within the tender documents.


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

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 16

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

This is a complex clinical area and changes to product will require considerable staff training and potential change to clinical practise and training in technique. This award may take the additional year extension option that would take it past the 4 year point, but this will be determined during the 4th year of the framework.

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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

27 April 2021

Local time

10:00am

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until: 29 July 2021

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

29 April 2021

Local time

10:00am


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

The estimated 8,000,000 GBP value (1.6million GBP per annum) referred to in this notice is for the whole 5 year framework duration, inclusive of extension options. No guarantees can be provided that the anticipated value will be met.

A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

It is a mandatory requirement that suppliers agree to support the concept, provision and ongoing development of community benefits provision in relation to this contract.

Bidders must summarise proposed community benefits to develop and deliver as part of this contract if successful.

If successful, bidders must agree to participate in and support a process of ongoing contract and supplier development in this area including the tracking and reporting of Community Benefits delivered as part of this contract.

(SC Ref:648419)

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.