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
George Futcher
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://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
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://www.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
Endoscopy Reporting System PIN
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NSS is coordinating the procurement of a solution capable of supporting the delivery of Endoscopy pathways.
An “off the shelf” solution is sought; however, solutions that need further development to meet requirements may also be of interest.
Three companies, currently provide the endoscopy reporting systems’ software. Endoscopic procedures are carried out at 36 sites across Scotland incorporating 163 stacks which capture endoscopic images.
Electronic reporting and image capture is required across specialities. This is a market testing exercise and the information gathered will allow NSS to determine their options.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48814000 - Medical information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NSS is coordinating the procurement of a solution capable of supporting the delivery of Endoscopy pathways.
An “off the shelf” solution is sought; however, solutions that need further development to meet requirements may also be of interest.
Three companies, currently provide the endoscopy reporting systems’ software. Endoscopic procedures are carried out at 36 sites across Scotland incorporating 163 stacks which capture endoscopic images.
Electronic reporting and image capture is required across specialities.
Functional and non-functional requirements are being developed in partnership with NHS Board clinical, services and technical staff.
NHS Scotland’s Digital Strategy aims to support the requirement for a ‘Once for Scotland’ approach and, wherever possible, a preference for cloud-based systems.
One endoscopy reporting system that covers the following endoscopy specialties is required:
- GI endoscopy including surgical in theatres.
- Bronchoscopy
- Cystoscopy
In the future, we may be interested in other areas including, but not limited to:
- Gynaecology
- ENT
two.2.14) Additional information
Interested suppliers please complete the questionnaire attached to this notice. Please respond as per instructions in the questionnaire document. Closing date for questionnaire submissions is Friday 18th June 2021.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 January 2022
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
Interested suppliers please complete the questionnaire attached to this notice. Please respond as per instructions in the questionnaire document. Closing date for questionnaire submissions is Friday 18th June 2021.
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=655631.
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