- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 - Contoured cushion constructed of a moulded Pu foam and visco elastic under the buttocks at a minimum
- Lot 2 - Contoured cushion constructed of a combination Pu foam base with liquid or gel insert under the buttocks
- Lot 3 - Contoured cushion constructed of a combination Pu foam base with liquid or gel overlay covering the cushion surface
- Lot 4 - Planar foam cushion constructed of polyurethane CMHR range 36 to 60 foam
- Lot 5 - Planar foam cushion with castellated upper surface constructed CMHR range 36 to 60 foam
- Lot 6 - Cushion constructed of contoured cold cure moulded foam
- Lot 7 - Modular cushion with positioning accessories
- Lot 8 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via single valve
- Lot 9 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via dual valve
- Lot 10 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via four valves
- Lot 11. Cushion filled with discrete, flexible cells that can move relative to each other within cushion to permit deformation of support surface under the loading providing a more even pressure distribution
- Lot 12 - Air filled cushion with amount of air adjustable
- Lot 13- Planar foam cushion with castellated upper surface constructed CMHR range 36 to 60 foam with Anterior Ramp
- Lot 14 - Innovation Lot
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NSS National Procurement
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH22 4DX
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 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
Supply of Static Cushions
Reference number
NP632/21
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Supply of Static Cushions for the acute sector of NHS Scotland
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,824,150
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
Lot 1 - Contoured cushion constructed of a moulded Pu foam and visco elastic under the buttocks at a minimum
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to 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 or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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 12 months (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
Lot 2 - Contoured cushion constructed of a combination Pu foam base with liquid or gel insert under the buttocks
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to 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 or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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 12 months (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
Lot 3 - Contoured cushion constructed of a combination Pu foam base with liquid or gel overlay covering the cushion surface
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978,
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to 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 or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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 12 months (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
Lot 4 - Planar foam cushion constructed of polyurethane CMHR range 36 to 60 foam
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to 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 or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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 12 months (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
Lot 5 - Planar foam cushion with castellated upper surface constructed CMHR range 36 to 60 foam
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to 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 or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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 12 months (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
Lot 6 - Cushion constructed of contoured cold cure moulded foam
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to 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 or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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 12 months (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
Lot 7 - Modular cushion with positioning accessories
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to 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 or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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 12 months (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
Lot 8 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via single valve
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to 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 or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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 12 months (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
Lot 9 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via dual valve
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to 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 or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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 12 months (maximum 24 months)
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
Lot 10 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via four valves
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to 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 or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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 12 months (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
Cushion filled with discrete, flexible cells that can move relative to each other within cushion to permit deformation of support surface under the loading providing a more even pressure distribution
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to 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 or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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 12 months (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
Lot 12 - Air filled cushion with amount of air adjustable
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to 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 or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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 12 months (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
Lot 13- Planar foam cushion with castellated upper surface constructed CMHR range 36 to 60 foam with Anterior Ramp
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to 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 or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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 12 months (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
Lot 14 - Innovation Lot
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to 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 or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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 12 months (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
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. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ISO 13485 or equivalent
2. All Products submitted CE/UKCA marked under the Medical Devices Directive/Regulation
3. All Products submitted comply with Scottish Health Technical Memorandum 87 (SHTM87) Fire Safety
4. All products submitted in respect of cleaning are compatible with Appendix 7 of the National Infection Prevention & Control Manual
5. All products submitted under this framework comply with Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (REACH) and all amendments and corrigenda relating to this regulation
6. Additional Lot Specific Essential Features (available within ITT documentation)
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
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
11 October 2021
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
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
11 October 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
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19216.
For more information see:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19216. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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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
he 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 of 15(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 into 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 the remedies that maybe awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.