Section one: Contracting authority/entity
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
FK10 3BG
Contact
Brian Roach
Telephone
+44 1312757620
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.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/Bed Worn Devices for Pressure Redistribution & Patient Grip Socks
Reference number
NP673
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35113460 - Protective socks or hosiery
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the Authority’) acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply of
Patient/Bed Worn Devices (for pressure redistribution) & Patient Grip Socks to the National Distribution Centre, Larkhall ML9 2QX 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 Joint Boards established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively
hereafter referred to as ‘Participating Authorities’) where applicable.
Main Products are as follows:
1. Patient Worn Device (Patient worn product for pressure redistribution) &
Bed Device (for pressure redistribution)
2. Patient Grip Socks
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: £525,966
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
NP673 Patient/Bed Worn Devices for Pressure Redistribution
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All entities considered pursuant to the National Health Service(Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of:
Inflatable Patient Worn Offload Boots for Pressure Redistribution and Prevention of heel ulcers
Inflatable Bed Worn Devices (support mat) for Pressure Redistribution and Prevention of heel ulcers
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
Patient Grip Socks
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35113460 - Protective socks or hosiery
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All entities considered pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of Patient Grip Socks for ward use -double tread design
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This Notice is to advise the requirement for modification of the contract term for Framework Agreement NP673/17 Patient/Bed Worn Devices (for pressure redistribution) & Patient Grip Socks
The modified additional contract term will expire on 31st March 2023.
This modification is required to meet the additional demands of Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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: 2018/S 064-142298
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
1
Title
NP673 Patient/Bed Worn Devices for Pressure Redistribution
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Talarmade Limited
Springwood House, Foxwood Way,, Foxwood Industrial Estate
Chesterfield
S41 9RN
Telephone
+44 7825322627
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £525,966
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
2
Title
Patient Grip Socks
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD
3rd Floor Quayside, , erspool Business Park
Greenalls Avenue, Warrington
WA4 6HL
Telephone
+44 1565748337
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD61 - Warrington
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £525,966
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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=690823.
(SC Ref:690823)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
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.