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
EH12 9EB
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
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
NP673/17
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35113460 - Protective socks or hosiery
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.2) Description
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 constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the Authority’) acting through its division- Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities implemented 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 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
1 April 2022
End date
31 March 2023
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years
This notice is to advise the need for modification to meet additional demands of the NHS and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic and recovery of services to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time. As a result it is a necessary step to delay start of new tender process until Q4 2022.
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.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2018/S 064-142298
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
NP673/17
Title
Patient/Bed Worn Devices for Pressure Redistribution & Patient Grip Socks
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
1 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
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.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Medline Industries Limited
No 5 Booths Park, Chelford Road
Knutsford, Cheshire
WA16 8GS
Telephone
+44 565748321
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £525,966
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:692577)
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.
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 35113460 - Protective socks or hosiery
seven.1.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the Authority’) acting through its division- Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities implemented 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 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
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
1 April 2022
End date
31 March 2023
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
This notice is to advise the need for modification to meet additional demands of the NHS and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic and recovery of services to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time. As a result it is a necessary step to delay start of new tender process until Q4 2022.
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£525,966
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Talarmade Limited
Springwood House, Foxwood Way,, Foxwood Industrial Estate
Chesterfield
S41 9RN
Telephone
+44 7825322627
Fax
+44 1246268648
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Medline Industries Limited
No 5 Booths Park, Chelford Road
Knutsford, Cheshire
WA16 8GS
Telephone
+44 565748321
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
Additional 12 months added to the initial term of Framework Agreement
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
This notice is to advise the need for modification to meet additional demands of the NHS and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic and recovery of services to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time. As a result it is a necessary step to delay start of new tender process until Q4 2022.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £1,991,616
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £2,517,582