Planning

Ward Curtains and Bed Screens Cleaning Service

  • NHS Lanarkshire

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-023376

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03ee9c

Published 10 August 2023, 12:23pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Lanarkshire

NHS Lanarkshire Headquarters, Kirklands, Fallside Road

Bothwell

G71 8BB

Contact

Sarah Cockram

Email

tenders@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Telephone

+44 1698752649

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM8 - West Central Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00297

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

Ward Curtains and Bed Screens Cleaning Service

Reference number

NHS459-23

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 98311000 - Laundry-collection services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

NHS Lanarkshire require a cleaning service for bed screens and ward curtains. The service should include the uplift of screens and curtains, laundering, and return to the following locations: West of Scotland Laundry, Hairmyres Hospital, Wishaw General Hospital, and Monkland Hospital, on an agreed frequency. The services provided must adhere to the highest quality standards, and in line with agreed HSE/Infection control guidelines.

The successful supplier must meet all legislative requirements, in particular Infection Control Guidelines HSG (95) 18 (Laundry treatments at high and low temperatures) eliminating the risk of cross infection within the locations supplied with screens/curtains.

The successful supplier must also have a Quality Management System in place (ideally ISO9001) and have an Environmental Management Policy (ideally ISO14001)

Independent verification of compliance will be required relating to HSG (95) 18, Quality Assurance Attainment (e.g. ISO Accreditation), and the Environmental Management Policy.

NHS Lanarkshire wish to invite suppliers who can provide these requirements, to register interest.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £875,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 98311000 - Laundry-collection services
  • 98311100 - Laundry-management services
  • 98311200 - Laundry-operation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Lanarkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS Lanarkshire require a cleaning service for bed screens and ward curtains. The service should include the uplift of screens and curtains, laundering, and return to the following locations: West of Scotland Laundry, Hairmyres Hospital, Wishaw General Hospital, and Monkland Hospital, on an agreed frequency. The services provided must adhere to the highest quality standards, and in line with agreed HSE/Infection control guidelines.

The successful supplier must meet all legislative requirements, in particular Infection Control Guidelines HSG (95) 18 (Laundry treatments at high and low temperatures) eliminating the risk of cross infection within the locations supplied with screens/curtains.

The successful supplier must also have a Quality Management System in place (ideally ISO9001) and have an Environmental Management Policy (ideally ISO14001)

Independent verification of compliance will be required relating to HSG (95) 18, Quality Assurance Attainment (e.g. ISO Accreditation), and the Environmental Management Policy.

NHS Lanarkshire wish to invite suppliers who can provide these requirements, to register interest.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 December 2023


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=728406.

(SC Ref:728406)