Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
The Jack Copland Centre, 52 Research Avenue, Heriot-Watt Research Park
Edinburgh
EH14 4BE
Telephone
+44 1313145522
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12722
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://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
https://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
Calibration Services
Reference number
NSS202140
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50413000 - Repair and maintenance services of checking apparatus
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service requires a supplier to calibrate certain pieces of equipment
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
General Calibration
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50433000 - Calibration services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service requires a supplier to calibrate certain pieces of equipment.
SNBTS utilise a variety of measurement and logging equipment throughout the service. These are used in a number of different applications, and operating environments.
Lot 2 is for items that do not require to be calibrated in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17025.
The objective of this procurement is to specify the calibration requirements for temperature measuring / logging equipment used within the SNBTS.
The contract will include all calibration required of equipment.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contract period shall be for an initial period of 3 years from the date of commencement of the Contract. SNBTS shall be entitled, at its option, to continue the period of the Contract for three (3) twelve (12) month extension periods.
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
Calibration to ISO 17025
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50433000 - Calibration services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service requires a supplier to calibrate certain pieces of equipment.
SNBTS utilise a variety of measurement and logging equipment throughout the service. These are used in a number of different applications, and operating environments.
Lot 1 is for items that require to be calibrated in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17025 by an ISO 17025 accredited organisation.
The objective of this procurement is to specify the calibration requirements for temperature measuring / logging equipment used within the SNBTS. The specification for the calibration will be provided to internal and external ISO 17025 accredited suppliers of calibration services to ensure consistent and compliant calibration of temperature measuring / logging equipment.
The contract will include all calibration required of equipment.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contract period shall be for an initial period of 3 years from the date of commencement of the Contract. SNBTS shall be entitled, at its option, to continue the period of the Contract for three (3) twelve (12) month extension periods.
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.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
As per Section 4B of the SPD Bidders Must provide information on Economic and Financial Standing in the section of the SPD relating to this.
4B (1.73.2) – Last 3 years turnover
Insurance Requirements:
4B (1.73.15)
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: Five Million Pounds Sterling (GBP 5,000,000)
Public Liability: Five Million Pounds Sterling (GBP 5,000,000)
Product Liability: Five Million Pounds Sterling (GBP 5,000,000)
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
As per Section 4C (question 1.76.3 - 4C.1.2) of the ESPD Bidders Must provide information on Services in the section of the ESPD relating to this.
Question Description
Please provide relevant examples of supplies and/or services carried out during the last three years as specified in the Contract Notice:
(Examples from both public and/or private sector customers and clients may be provided)
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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
7 July 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
7 July 2021
Local time
12:00pm
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
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 18820. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:641177)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Parliament House, Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
Country
United Kingdom