Planning

Evacuated Blood Systems Including Safety Lancets

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

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-020453

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02d754

Published 20 August 2021, 12:05pm

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Section I: Contracting authority

I.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

Email

patick.mulraney@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

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Health

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Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Evacuated Blood Systems Including Safety Lancets

Reference number

NP58521

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

This is for the supply of the following products to NHS Scotland via the NDC (National Distribution Centre, Canderside)

It will cover the following range of commodities:

Blood Collection Tubes

Blood Collection Needles

Winged Blood Collection Sets

Accessories such as Adaptors, Holders and Tourniquets

Safety Blood Lancets (Neonatal)

Safety Blood Lancets (Paediatric & Adult)

Safety Winged Infusion Sets

Please note that these Lot configuration's are subject to change.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £3,100,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Blood Collection Tubes

Lot No

1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is for a range of Blood Collection Tubes which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2021.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Blood Collection Needles

Lot No

2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is for a range of Blood Collection Needles which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2021.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Winged Blood Collection Sets

Lot No

3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is for a range of Winged Blood Collection Sets which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2021.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Accessories (Adaptors, Holders and Toruniquets)

Lot No

4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is for a range of Accessories covering Adaptors, Holders and Tourniquets)which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2021.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Safety Blood Lancets (Neonatal)

Lot No

5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141900 - Blood lancets

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is for a range of Safety Blood Lancets (neonatal) which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2021.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Safety Blood Lancets (Paediatric & Adult)

Lot No

6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141900 - Blood lancets

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is for a range of Safety Lancets (Paediatric & Adult) which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2021.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Safety Winged Infusion Sets

Lot No

7

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is for a range of Safety Winged Infusion Sets which are used across all acute sites in NHS Scotland. The intention will be for these products to be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) for onward delivery across Scotland. Further details will be issued when the ITT is issued later in 2021.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

29 October 2021

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Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

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Section VI. Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

Please note that this Lot structure is subject to change and upon agreement with internal and external stakeholders across NHS Scotland.

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=659066.

(SC Ref:659066)