- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Individual Tubes containing prefilled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM)- green screw top caps
- Lot 2. Sample Collection Kit (in Peel Pouch format), tube containing pre filled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM )with Green screw top cap and Sterile Swab with Break point
- Lot 3. Individual Tubes containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap.
- Lot 4. PCR Sample Collection Kit (tube + swab) in Peel Pouch format, containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap and Sterile Dry Swab with Break point
- Lot 5. INDIVIDUAL STERILE DRY SWABS with Break Point
- Lot 6. PCR Various laboratory testing consumables
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
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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
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
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
PCR Sample Collection Devices and Consumables
Reference number
NP86621
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The supply of sample collection and transportation devices and related consumables, to support Molecular PCR testing platforms across all of NHS Scotland’s National Laboratory Estate. Tubes are prefilled with a range of transport mediums, individually and also as a Sample Collection Kit (IVD peel pouch kit, containing prefilled tube + sterile swab), individual sterile swabs, replacement coloured screw caps, lysis buffer and associated consumables.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £40,000,000
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
Individual Tubes containing prefilled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM)- green screw top caps
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
NHS Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Individual Tubes containing prefilled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM)- green screw top caps
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 month extension available
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
Sample Collection Kit (in Peel Pouch format), tube containing pre filled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM )with Green screw top cap and Sterile Swab with Break point
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
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
The supply of Sample Collection Kit (in Peel Pouch format), tube containing pre filled level of Viral Transport Medium (VTM )with Green screw top cap and Sterile Swab with Break point
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 month extension available
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
Individual Tubes containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap.
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
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
The supply of Individual Tubes containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 months extension available
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
PCR Sample Collection Kit (tube + swab) in Peel Pouch format, containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap and Sterile Dry Swab with Break point
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
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
The supply of PCR Sample Collection Kit (tube + swab) in Peel Pouch format, containing pre filled level of Inactivation Medium with Red screw top cap and Sterile Dry Swab with Break point
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 month extension available
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
INDIVIDUAL STERILE DRY SWABS with Break Point
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
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
The supply of INDIVIDUAL STERILE DRY SWABS with Break Point
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 months extension available
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
PCR Various laboratory testing consumables
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
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
The supply of Various laboratory testing consumables for PCR testing
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 months extension available
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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 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
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in breach of any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulation 2015.
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 of insurance indicated below:
Employers (compulsory) liability insurance = GBP 5 000 000
— public liability insurance = GBP 5 000 000
— professional indemnity insurance = GBP 2 000 000
— product liability insurance = GBP 5 000 000.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
All candidates will be required to provide a statement covering the 3 previous financial years, including the overall turnover of the candidate and the turnover in respect of the activities which are of a similar type to the subject matter of this notice.
Where the potential framework participant is unable for a valid reason to provide the information required the authority may accept such other information provided by the potential framework participant as the authority considers appropriate.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Suppliers responses will be completed within the ITT, with the use of the open procedure and exclusion based on inability to demonstrate ability to service NHSS requirements satisfactorily.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:
The following requirements will all be mandatory within the ITT, suppliers who cannot meet these requirements will be excluded:
Latex Free
Product Traceability
Sterile Products
CE/UKCA Marking
MDD Compliant
EN ISO 18113-1:2011 In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices
BSEN ISO13485 Certification
Change Control
Minimum Stock Holdings
Provide Clinical References
Storage/Shelf Life documentation
UK Reach Regulation Compliant
Clinical Evidence based on Inactivation Medium
Inactivation Targets
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: 4
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
19 April 2022
Local time
12:00pm
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
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
19 April 2022
Local time
1:00pm
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
This framework agreement will apply:
Golden Jubilee Hospital (National Waiting Times Centre Board)
NHS 24
NHS Ayrshire and Arran
NHS Borders
NHS Dumfries and Galloway
NHS Education of Scotland
NHS Fife
NHS Forth Valley
NHS Grampian
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
NHS Health Scotland
NHS Highland
NHS Lanarkshire
NHS Lothian
NHS Orkney
Healthcare Improvement Scotland
Public Health Scotland
NHS Shetland
NHS Tayside.
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the Authority’) acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of (add description here...) (‘Products’) on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Join Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as ‘Participating Authorities’), where applicable.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The project code is - 43652
For more information http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/infocentre.aspx?ID=2343
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The project code is - 43652. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:615257).
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 43652. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community Benefits Clauses
It is a mandatory requirement that potential framework participants agree to support the concept, provision and ongoing development of community benefits provision in relation to this framework.
Potential framework participants are required to agree to this mandatory requirement. They are also requested to provide a brief summary of the community benefits that have recently been delivered within Scotland, if at all, and also what impact and outcomes these have achieved.
Potential framework participants are required to summarise any proposed community benefits that will be developed and delivered as part of this contract if successful or, alternatively, potential framework participants confirm that they will engage with the NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway (CBG). This gateway, developed through requests from suppliers seeking opportunities to support the delivery of community benefits within the contracting region, provides information on community benefit opportunities. The CBG is a free and easy to use online service that connects NHS Scotland suppliers with third sector community organisations within Scotland and will be used for tracking and reporting and is an approved compliant route to the realisation of community benefits.
For further information please visit -
(SC Ref:686590)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
ML9 2QX
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom