Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Contact
Eleanor Cook
Telephone
+44 7979707114
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
Defibrillators
Reference number
NP15524
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
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
National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Defibrillators: Automatic External Defibrillators including Public Use and First Responder, Automated External Defibrillators with manual override capability and Defibrillator with manual and AED capabilities - Monitor and Recorder and Consumables including Adult pads, Paediatric pads and CPR electrodes 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 or 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, together with independent contractors to
NHS Scotland such as dentists, general medical
practitioners, pharmacists, opticians etc. and all other bodies governed by Public Law in Scotland.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £15,000,000
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
Automated External Defibrillators including Public Use and First Responder
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Lots is the provision of Automated External Defibrillators Including Public Use and First Responder with Accessories, Consumables and Maintenance.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Evaluation / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Support and Service / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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
Automated External Defibrillators with manual override capability and Defibrillator with manual and AED capabilities – Monitor and Recorder
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this lot is the provision of Automated External Defibrillators with manual override capability and Defibrillators with manual and AED capabilities – Monitor and Recorder(Including Accessories, Consumables and Maintenance)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Evaluation / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Support and Service / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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
Consumables
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Any, or all locations of NHS Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Lot is the provision of Consumables (3rd party pads) including Adult Pads, Paediatric Pads and CPR Electrodes.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Evaluation / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Support and Service / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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
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
Economic and Financial Standing - yearly turnover
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to
obtain prior to the commence of any subsequently awarded contract, the
types and levels of insurance indicated below
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
The Bidder should provide its (“general”) yearly turnover for the last 3
years
The Bidder should provide its yearly (“specific”) turnover in the business
area(s) covered by the contract for the last 3 years
Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance GBP 5,000,000 minimum
Public Liability Insurance GBP 5,000,000 minimum
Product Liability Insurance GBP 5,000,000 minimum
Please see the full requirement detailed within the ITT
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
All tendered products must fully comply with the Requirement Documents
included within the tender.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
- If awarded to the Framework Potential Framework Participants must
provide evidence that tendered products are CE marked, or will have
obtained a CE mark prior to the products being available for purchase,
complying with Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC. Evidence should be in
form of a certificate of compliance issued by a UKAS (or equivalent)
accredited independent third party.
- If awarded to the Framework Potential Framework Participants must
prove that they hold ISO 13485 certification or equivalent or are in the
process of obtaining certification.
- All tendered pricing must be inclusive of delivery.
- Potential Framework Participants must confirm they are able to meet all mandatory
requirements as detailed within the ITT.
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
7 November 2024
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
7 November 2024
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 27688. 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:
Please provide details of any community benefits that will result from your organisation being awarded to the Framework. Examples may include, but are not limited to;
- Provision of Community Access Defibrillators
- Community CPR training
- Working in conjunction with charities
- Use of Social Enterprises
- Generating employment and training opportunities for long-term unemployed people
(SC Ref:777230)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Telephone
+44 1698794410
Country
United Kingdom