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Decontamination Equipment and Associated Maintenance, Accessories and Consumables

  • The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-016563

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02c825

Published 15 July 2021, 9:04am



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

Eleanor Cook, Programme Officer

Email

eleanor.cook@nhs.scot

Telephone

+44 1698794410

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

Decontamination Equipment and Associated Maintenance, Accessories and Consumables

Reference number

NP143/21

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The supply, Installation and Commissioning of Decontamination Equipment for use in Central Decontamination Units (CDU), Endoscopy Decontamination Units (EDU), Local Decontamination Units (LDU) and Laboratories including: Sterilisers, Washer Disinfectors, Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment, Endoscope Storage and Drying Cabinets, together with associated Maintenance/Testing, Accessories and Consumables for each Lot.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Non-Invasive Ultrasound Probe Disinfectors

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide a compliant equipment capable of Disinfecting Endocavity (Transvaginal and Transrectal Ultrasound) Probes. The requirement also includes associated Installation and Commission to single or multiple sites across NHS Scotland together with associated Maintenance

of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must

demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) Sterilisers - Type N and Type B

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide, install and commission BS EN 13060/SHTM 2010/SHTM 01-05 compliant LDU steam sterilising equipment (Type N, B and S) to single or multiple LDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' LDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment.

Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Washers - e.g Single Chamber, Multi Chamber, and Trolley Washers

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide,install and commission BS EN ISO 15883/SHTM 01-01 (Part D) compliant CDU Washer Disinfectors to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Sterilisers – e.g. Steam (inc generation) and Vapour

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide, install and commission BS EN 285/SHTM 01-01 (Part C) compliant CDU steam sterilising equipment to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Low Temperature Sterilisers

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide, install and commission BS EN ISO 14937/SHTM 01-01 (Part E) compliant CDU low temperature sterilising equipment to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment.

Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) Endoscopy Washer Disinfectors

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide, install and commission BS EN ISO 15883/SHTM 2030 compliant EDU Endoscope Washer Disinfectors to single or multiple EDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' EDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment.

Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

Should there be a requirement for EDU Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment as part of any order for EDU EWDs,the Endoscope Washer Disinfector supplier would be expected to take the role of prime contractor and ensure any RO installation meets the requirements described in BS EN ISO 15883.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) - Controlled Environment Storage Cabinet/Systems for Endoscopes

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide a compliant EDU Storage and Drying Cabinets and Endoscopy Storage System including associated Installation and Commission to single or multiple EDUs across NHS Scotland together with associated Maintenance of the equipment, accessories and consumables. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' EDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Reverse Osmosis

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide a compliant Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment and associated Installation and Commission to CDUs and EDUs across NHS Scotland together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

Supply of EDU Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment is expected only to be as part of a wider EDU WD design and installation where the Endoscope Washer supplier would be expected to take the role of prime contractor.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) Washer - e.g. Benchtop, under-bench, free standing and pass through

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide, install and commission BS EN ISO 15883/SHTM 01-05/SHTM 2030 compliant LDU Washer Disinfectors to single or multiple LDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' LDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment.

Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Laboratory Sterilisers

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland including independent dental contractors to NHS Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide, install and commission BS 2646/SHTM 01-02 (Part C) compliant steam sterilising equipment to single or multiple laboratories across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' facilities and/or replacement of existing equipment.

Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

25 August 2021


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=659240.

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