Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
The Jack Copland Centre,, 52 Research Avenue North, Heriot-Watt Research Park
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
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
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
NP80325 Paper Products
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33760000 - Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Commencement of a new procurement process for the supply of paper products (including but not limited to - hand towels, toilet tissue, couch rolls).
These will be supplied by our National Distribution Service supporting all health boards (including special boards ) within NHS Scotland.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £9,900,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Wipes
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33711430 - Disposable personal wipes
- 33141118 - Wipes
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Couch roll, Disposable cloths, Facial tissues, Personal care wipes, cleaning wipes.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Toilet Tissue
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33761000 - Toilet paper
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Folded toilet tissue, Toilet roll, Jumbo toilet roll
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Paper Hand Towels
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33763000 - Paper hand towels
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Paper hand towels
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Rolled Hand Towel
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33763000 - Paper hand towels
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Rolled hand towel
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
25 October 2024
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
This PIN (Prior Information Notice) sets out the intention of the proposed procurement and provides potential bidders with information on the products to be included in the procurement. Please note that the final product portfolio and lotting may vary to those listed in the PIN.
Please note the following points -
1. The current NHS dispenser install base (in excess of 400,000 in total) is made up primarily of Kimberly Clark, potential bidders shall have compatible consumable products to fit this dispenser network.
2. It is mandatory that potential bidders must also be able to provide dispensing systems as products may be required for replacement and new build projects.
3. Potential bidders can provide details of their equivalent consumables and dispensing systems if these differ from the specified current install base of dispensers.
An excel document has been included with this PIN, all potential bidders should complete this file and return a copy to nss.e-fcategory@nhs.scot by 12pm 26th August 2024.
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=774939.
(SC Ref:774939)