Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
Contact
Claudine Persaud
claudine.persaud@edinburgh.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1314693727
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of Telecare Equipment
Reference number
CT1549
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Supply of Telecare Equipment.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £239,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Previously the Council sourced telecare equipment via the Scotland Excel framework agreement for Technology Enabled Care ref: 3117, however, that framework agreement ended and there has been a delay to the award of the replacement Scotland Excel framework agreement (Supply and Delivery of Technology Enabled Care Goods framework ref: 0622). A waiver has been approved to facilitate ongoing access to the three incumbent suppliers for a short term period in the interim.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
This contract falls within the category of contracts covered by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and is being awarded in accordance with the process set out in Regulation 33, in particular Regulation 33 (1) section (b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons – (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons; there is a limited supply market. This short term interim arrangement will allow the continuity of supply for compatibility purposes and allow the service to continue to be delivered. Due to the nature of the requirement, this award is essential to continue the service for vulnerable people within Edinburgh.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CT1549
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Possum Limited
8 Farmbrough Close, Stocklake Park Industrial Estate
Aylesbury
HP201DQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Careium
32 Tower View, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4UY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Legrand Assisted Living and Healthcare
52 Drummore Avenue
Coatbridge
ML5 4BZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £239,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:770033)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
An economic operator that suffers or risks suffering loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice being published in the Find a Tender Service within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.