- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 2. Storage, Distribution and Recycling of Antibiotics and four Fluids
- Lot 3. Storage and Distribution of CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) agents
- Lot 1. Storage and Distribution of Pandemic Influenza Antivirals
- Lot 4. Storage, Distribution and Recycling of CRRT Medicines
- Lot 5. Storage, Distribution and Recycling of the Critical Care/ITU Stockpile
Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services ("NSS")) Scotland
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Contact
Scott Cowan
Telephone
+44 7814369247
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.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
NP48318 Emergency Planning Storage & Distribution
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
A Public Contract for the Storage, Distribution and in some cases Recycling of Emergency Planning Stockpiles for NHS Scotland.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £564,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Storage, Distribution and Recycling of Antibiotics and IV Fluids
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the Storage, Distribution and Recycling of Antibiotics and IV Fluids Stockpiles on behalf of NHS Scotland This lot consists of approximately 400 pallets that require to be stored in an ambient temperature environment. The products in this lot are recycled into the secondary care business as usual supply chain based on expiry dates and forecasted demand.
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
Storage and Distribution of CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) agents
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the Storage and Distribution of CBRN agents on behalf of NHS Scotland. This lot consists of approximately 80 pallets of ambient medicines and consumables and 1 pallet that requires cold storage that are stockpiled in the event of a CBRN event. Distribution would be required to pre-defined NHS Scotland sites in the event of stockpile deployment and there may be a requirement for pre-loading remote sites with stock throughout the duration of the contract in line with product expiry dates. Please note there is a clause in this lot that the contractor must be able to deliver to all mainland health boards within 5 hours.
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
Storage and Distribution of Pandemic Influenza Antivirals
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the Storage and Distribution of Pandemic Influenza Antivirals (PIPP) on behalf of NHS Scotland. This lot consists of approximately 1,100 pallets of ambient medicines and consumables that are stockpiled in the event of a Pandemic Influenza outbreak. Distribution is required to pre-defined NHS Scotland sites in the event of stockpile deployment and there is a requirement for pre-loading remote sites with stock throughout the duration of the contract in line with product expiry dates.
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
Storage, Distribution and Recycling of CRRT Medicines
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the Storage, Distribution and Recycling of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Medicines on behalf of NHS Scotland. This lot consists of approximately 4 pallets which require to be held at ambient temperature and products are recycled into the secondary care business as usual supply chain based on expiry dates and forecasted demand.
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
Storage, Distribution and Recycling of the Critical Care/ITU Stockpile
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the Storage, Distribution and Recycling of the Critical Care/ITU Stockpile on behalf of NHS Scotland. This lot consists of approximately 90 pallets requiring ambient temperature storage, approximately 23 requiring secure Controlled Drug storage and 7 requiring cold storage. Products in this lot are recycled into the secondary care business as usual supply chain based on expiry dates and forecasted demand.
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This VEAT Notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic and associated recovery, to maintain supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2018/S 184-416191
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
1
Title
Storage and Distribution of Pandemic Influenza Antivirals
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
The TPS Healthcare Group Ltd
27-35 Napier Place, Wardpark North
Cumbernauld
G68 0LL
Telephone
+44 1236784634
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £341,893
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
2
Title
Storage, Distribution and Recycling of Antibiotics and IV Fluids
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
The TPS Healthcare Group Ltd
27-35 Napier Place, Wardpark North
Cumbernauld
G68 0LL
Telephone
+44 1236784634
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £131,159
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
3
Title
Storage and Distribution of CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) agents
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
The TPS Healthcare Group Ltd
27-35 Napier Place, Wardpark North
Cumbernauld
G68 0LL
Telephone
+44 1236784634
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £29,436
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
4
Title
Storage, Distribution and Recycling of CRRT Medicines
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
The TPS Healthcare Group Ltd
27-35 Napier Place, Wardpark North
Cumbernauld
G68 0LL
Telephone
+44 1236784634
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £1,725
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
5
Title
Storage, Distribution and Recycling of the Critical Care/ITU Stockpile
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
The TPS Healthcare Group Ltd
27-35 Napier Place, Wardpark North
Cumbernauld
G68 0LL
Telephone
+44 1236784634
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £59,786
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The estimated value of the Contract referred to in Sections II.1.7 and V.2.4 in each of the five (5) lots cover the twelve (12) month duration of the proposed modification period of the Contract.
(SC Ref:748266)
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
Internet address
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The notification will incorporate a ‘standstill period’ of a minimum of 10 clear calendar days (or a minimum of 15 if the communication method used is not electronic) between the date on which the Authority despatches the VEAT notice and the date on which the Authority proposes to conclude the relevant Contract.
The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority during the standstill period will automatically continue the prohibition on entering into the Contract 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 Contract has been entered into include the setting aside of the decision to award the Contract to the winning tenderer.
The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the Contract has been entered into will not affect the Contract 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 Contract has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.