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
Hannah Thomson
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
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
Enteral Feeding Products
Reference number
NP61323
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33141310 - Syringes
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Enteral Feeding Products covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC or direct to Health boards. It is expected that the annual value across all the lots will not exceed GBP 2.2m excluding VAT.
Please note that the following Lot configuration is for information purposes only and is subject to change.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Enteral Syringes Single Use
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141310 - Syringes
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require Single Use Purple Enteral Syringe for use in a wide range of NHSS and Community settings. One of the primary functions of a Enteral Syringe to safely delivery nourishment, medications and fluids in an Acute and Community environment.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Enteral Syringes Reusable
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141310 - Syringes
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require Reusable Purple Enteral Syringe mainly used in a community setting. One of the primary functions of a Enteral Syringe to safely delivery nourishment, medications and fluids in an Acute and Community environment
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Nasal Tube Retainer
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33692300 - Enteral feeds
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Nasal Tube Retainer that may be fitted to a wide range of patients in differing environments across all Health Boards, with the nasal feeding tubes being supplied by a range of different suppliers.
The nasal tube retaining device shall minimise the chance of patient discomfort while maximising the retention of the nasal tube in the fitted position, and should securely hold the nasal tube to the patient.
The tube retaining device should minimise the opportunity for removal other than that by the patient's carer.
The retaining device should support ease of application with minimal discomfort to the patient and maximise the chance of first time completion of the fitting process.
Once fitted the tube retaining device shall minimise the chance of interference with the designed application of the secured nasal tube.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
pH Paper and Accessories
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33692300 - Enteral feeds
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require PH Paper which used for the determination of human gastric aspirate from patients in the Acute and Community Environment.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Feeding Tubes & Accessories
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33692300 - Enteral feeds
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Enteral Feeding Tubes and accessories constructed to maximise ease of insertion and minimise risk to patients. The products will be used across acute and home environment by suitable trained personnel to provide short-term and long-term enteral feeding.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
17 August 2023
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
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=728640.
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