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
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
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
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NP58521 Evacuated Blood Collection Systems
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The 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 Evacuated Blood Collection Systems including Safety Lancets 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 via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) based in Larkhall South Lanarkshire.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £15,980,000
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
Evacuated Blood Systems
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The basket of goods in Lot One Includes the following scope:
- Blood collection tubes
- Safety Blood Collection Needles
- Safety Blood Collection Sets
- Adaptor & Accessories
We envisage awarding Seven (7) suppliers to this lot.
These products will be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire for onward supply to the Health Boards across Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training/Support / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £8,470,000
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
Single Use Tourniquets (Non-Sterile)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Single Use Tourniquets (Paper/Rubber) on various sizes that limits infection within an primary and secondary health environment across NHS Scotland.
These products will be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire for onward supply to the Health Boards across Scotland.
We envisage awarding Seven (7) suppliers to this lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training/Support / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,435,000
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
Neonatal Lancets
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of safety neonatal lancets which are used across primary and secondary care by suitably trained personnel across NHS Scotland.
These products will be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire for onward supply to the Health Boards across Scotland.
We envisage awarded Seven (7) suppliers to this lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training/Support / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £360,000
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 12 month extensions available
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
Paediatric/Adult Lancets
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Paediatric/Adult Safety Lancets which are used in primary and secondary care settings across NHS Scotland by suitably trained personnel.
These products will be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire for onward supply to the Health Boards across Scotland.
We envisage awarded Seven (7) suppliers to this Lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training/Support / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £835,000
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
Adult Tubes
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Adult tubes that are not submitted in Lot One and are used across NHS Scotland in a primary and secondary environment by suitably trained personnel. Envisage awarding 6 suppliers to this lot.
Lot Five (5) is an unscored Lot where suppliers who are awarded to Lot One (1) will be awarded to this Lot if they have submitted a product.
We envisage awarding Seven (7) suppliers to this Lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,220,000
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
Paediatric Tubes
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Paediatric tubes that are not submitted in Lot One and are used across NHS Scotland in a primary and secondary environment by suitably trained personnel. Envisage awarding 6 suppliers to this lot.
Lot Six (6) is an unscored Lot where suppliers who are awarded to Lot One (1) will be awarded to this Lot if they have submitted a product.
We envisage awarding Seven (7) suppliers to this Lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £170,000
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
Safety Needles
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Adult tubes that are not submitted in Lot One and are used across NHS Scotland in a primary and secondary environment by suitably trained personnel.
These products will be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire for onward supply to the Health Boards across Scotland.
Lot Seven (7) is an unscored Lot where suppliers who are awarded to Lot One (1) will be awarded to this Lot if they have submitted a product.
We envisage awarding Seven (7) suppliers to this Lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £670,000
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
Safety Sets
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Adult tubes that are not submitted in Lot One and are used across NHS Scotland in a primary and secondary environment by suitably trained personnel.
These products will be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire for onward supply to the Health Boards across Scotland.
Lot Eight (8) is an unscored Lot where suppliers who are awarded to Lot One (1) will be awarded to this Lot if they have submitted a product.
We envisage awarding Seven (7) suppliers to this Lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,500,000
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
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of Adult tubes that are not submitted in Lot One and are used across NHS Scotland in a primary and secondary environment by suitably trained personnel.
These products will be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire for onward supply to the Health Boards across Scotland.
Lot Nine (9) is an unscored Lot where suppliers who are awarded to Lot One (1) will be awarded to this Lot if they have submitted a product.
We envisage awarding Seven (7) suppliers to this Lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £320,000
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
List and brief description of selection criteria
3 years financial accounts
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Potential Framework Participants must confirm the limits of indemnity per occurrence and aggregate for Public Liability, and any other
Relevant insurances are above the minimum of 2 million UKGBP for any one incident in any one year. Potential framework participants.
Must confirm Employer liability of 5 million UKGBP.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
1. All products to be CE Marked in accordance with MDD 93/42/EEC
2. Confirmation that ancillaries tendered and classed as medical devices will carry the appropriate CE declaration and will be in compliance with the regulatory requirements in the UK as part of transition arrangements from the European to British regulatory legislation when the Brexit transition periods ends 31 December 2020 should be included in the qualification envelope of the ITT under technical and professional ability: quality control.
3. All products must be latex free inclusive of packaging.
4. Potential framework participants must confirm all products tendered for contain batch/lot codes with expiry dates in lowest unit configuration.
5. All products must be single use.
6. The prices of all products must be valid for the first two years of the framework.
7. All products tendered for must be sterile excluding Tourniquet's which are non sterile.
8. Potentials bidders have a minimum of 1 Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) for the duration of the framework, including the extension periods, covering all NHS Scotland Health Boards.
9. Compliance to ISO13485 or equivalent.
10. Compliance with GS1/Scan for Safety
11. Where there are any product changes, the authority must be given three months notice.
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: 28
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
26 November 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
Tender must be valid until: 25 February 2022
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
26 November 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 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 19591. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19591. 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:
Potential Framework Participants must provide Community Benefits for health boards who spend a minimum of 50k GBP per annum.
These can include, but not limited to,
- support of identified charitable organisations through volunteering, service, equipment and other resource donation
- allocation of work experience, internship, student places in line with local education strategies
- support to environmental and rejuvenation projects
- support of bringing long term unemployed back into the jobs market
- support and working with 3rd sector and supported businesses within the geographical area
In accordance with the Procurement Reform Act 2014, this Framework invites consideration of Community Benefits in addition to the supply and services of the products detailed. Bidders should refer to the Community Benefit Marketplace Portal for NHS Scotland for additional detail. Provision of Community Benefits is an Unscored requirement in this tender.
(SC Ref:667834)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom
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 of 15 (fifteen) if the communication method used is not electronic) between the
date on which the Authority despatches 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 an end 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 be 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 may be awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.