- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 2. Other Fibrin Sealants (Licensed Medicines)
- Lot 1. Fibrin Sealants (Licensed Medicines) - 10ml Unit or Equivalent
- Lot 3. Thrombin & Gelatin / Thrombin Mixture Sealant 2,500 IU/vial – min 5mls
- Lot 4. Other Sealants used for Blood Clotting
- Lot 5. Accessories (Including free of charge items)
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
Diane Jameson
Telephone
+44 1312756459
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
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 to 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
Coagulation Products
Reference number
NP64622
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
he Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Coagulation Products 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 of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating
Authorities’).
The main supply route for these products will be either the NDC (National Distribution Centre) based in Larkhall South Lanarkshire or direct to the health boards specified within the Contract Notice.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £7,360,000
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
Other Fibrin Sealants (Licensed Medicines)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Fibrin Sealant (Licensed Medicines) which is used across various specialities and is proven to control and stop bleeding within an acute environment.
Product must be Single Use, Sterile, Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product.
This Lot will be a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework, where we envisage three suppliers to be awarded.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
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
2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Fibrin Sealants (Licensed Medicines) - 10ml Unit or Equivalent
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Fibrin Sealant (Licensed) that is indicated for use as an adjunct to hemostasis in adult and pediatric patients undergoing surgery when control of bleeding by conventional surgical techniques is ineffective or impractical.
Product must be Single Use, Sterile, Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product.
This Lot will be a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework, where we envisage three suppliers to be awarded.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £94,415
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
2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Thrombin & Gelatin / Thrombin Mixture Sealant 2,500 IU/vial – min 5mls
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Thrombin & Gelatin / Thrombin Mixture Sealant 2,500 IU/vial – min 5ml that is used to stop bleeding and i is used within an acute environment by clinically trained personnel.
Product must be Single Use, Sterile, Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product.
This Lot will be a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework, where we envisage three suppliers to be awarded.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £6,985,235
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
2 x optional Extension Periods of 12months (maximum 24 months)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Other Sealants used for Blood Clotting
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of absorbable collagen pad intended for sealing tissue surface and stopping the flow of blood which will be used by clinically trained personnel within an acute environment across NHS Scotland.
Product must be Single Use, Sterile, Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product.
This Lot will be a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework, where we envisage three suppliers to be awarded.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £181,963
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
2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Accessories (Including free of charge items)
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of accessories that can used across but not limited to Lot's 1 to 4 by suitably trained personnel in an acute environment across NHS Scotland.
Product must be Single Use, Sterile, Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product.
This Lot will be a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework, where we envisage three suppliers to be awarded.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Support / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £99,445
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
2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
(1) All candidates will be required to provide a statement, covering the 3 previous financial years including the overall turnover of the candidate in respect of the activities which are similar type to the subject matter of the notice.
(2) All candidates will be required to provide statement of accounts or extracts relating to their business. See contract/tender documentation which incorporates the requirements of the SPD(Scotland)and the financial period of reporting is the previous 3 financial years. Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance of 2 million pounds sterling (This requirement relates to SPD 4B.5.1a) and -Public Liability Insurance of 5 million pounds sterling (This requirement relates to SPD 4B.5.1b)
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
1. CE Marking
2. All products tendered must be latex free (inclusive of packaging)
3. Batch/lot and expiry dates on all packaging
4. All products must be single use.
5. Pricing to be fixed for 2 years
6. Products must be sterile
7. Supplier to have at least (1) Whole time equivalent
8. Legal Manufacturer must have ISO13485 and/or ISO9001 or equivalent
9. Where required, any machinery required for use with awarded products (Freezers and/or Pressure Regulators) to be supplied Free of Charge (FOC).
10. Compliance to GS1 during duration of framework.
11. Minimum of 3 months notice of any change to product.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 15
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
31 August 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 31 January 2023
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
31 August 2022
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
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The values in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 cover the full duration of the framework including any extension options that may be exercised.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 21539. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
It is a mandatory requirement that potential framework participants agree to support the concept, provision and ongoing development of community benefits provision in relation to this framework.
Potential framework participants are required to agree to this mandatory requirement. They are also requested to provide a brief summary of the community benefits that have recently been delivered within Scotland, if at all, and also what impact and outcomes these have achieved.
Potential framework participants are required to summarise any proposed community benefits that will be developed and delivered as part of this contract if successful or, alternatively, potential framework participants confirm that they will engage with the NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway (CBG). This gateway, developed through requests from suppliers seeking opportunities to support the delivery of community benefits within the contracting region, provides information on community benefit opportunities. The CBG is a free and easy to use online service that connects NHS Scotland suppliers with third sector community organisations within Scotland and will be
used for tracking and reporting and is an approved compliant route to the realisation of community benefits.
For further information please visit NHSS Community Benefit Gateway.
(SC Ref:697150)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The Authority will notify economic operators who submitted a tender or (where no deselection process has previously been made) applied to be selected to tender, of its decision to award the framework Agreement which notification will contain, among other information, a summary of the reasons as to why the economic operator was unsuccessful. The notification will incorporate a ‘standstill period’ of a minimum of 10(ten) clear calendar days (or a minimum of15(fifteen)if the communication method used is not electronic) between the date on which the Authority dispatches the notice(s)and the date on which the Authority proposes to conclude the relevant Framework Agreement. The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority during the standstill period will automatically continue the prohibition on entering into the Framework Agreement until the court proceedings are determined, discontinued, or disposed of, or the court, by interim order, brings to amend the prohibition. The remedies that may be awarded by the courts before the
Framework Agreement has been entered in to include the setting aside of the decision to award the
Framework Agreement to the winning tenderer(s). The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the Framework Agreement has been entered into will not affect the Framework Agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise there medies that maybe awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.