- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 4. Closure Device
- Lot 2. Biopsy
- Lot 3. Catheters
- Lot 5. Drainage
- Lot 6. Embolisation
- Lot 7. Endovascular
- Lot 8. Guidewire
- Lot 9. Needles and Dilators
- Lot 12. Stents
- Lot 10. Retrieval Devices, Snares and IVC Filters
- Lot 11. Sheath and Introducers
- Lot 13. Syringes
- Lot 14. TIPS
- Lot 15. Vertebral Augmentation
- Lot 1. Angioplasty
- Lot 16. Accessories and Miscellaneous
- Lot 17. Innovation
- Lot 18. Commitment and Collaboration
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
Telephone
+44 7929866732
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
NP68424 Interventional Radiology
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This framework is a retender for the supply and delivery of Interventional Radiology products including Balloons, Stents, Drains and Evar/Fevar/Tevar Kits along with a range of accessory products, awarded across a total of 18 Lots as a multi-supplier unranked award. The consumable products covered within this framework are for Interventional Radiology and will utilised within this field of practice by trained professionals. The application of these products within procedures will be used for image guidance and minimally invasive techniques in order to minimize risk to the patient.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £46,500,000
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
Closure Device
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of closure devices which are used within Interventional Radiology procedures across NHS Scotland. These products will be delivered to multiple sites across Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Support / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
Biopsy
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141323 - Biopsy needles
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Biopsy consumable products which are used within Interventional Radiology procedures across NHS Scotland. These products will be delivered to multiple sites across Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Support / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
Catheters
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141200 - Catheters
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Catheter products which are used within Interventional Radiology procedures across NHS Scotland. These products will be delivered to multiple sites across Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Support / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
Drainage
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141600 - Collector and collection bags, drainage and kits
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of drainage consumable products which are used within Interventional Radiology procedures across NHS Scotland. These products will be delivered to multiple sites across Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Support / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
Embolisation
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of emobolisation consumable products which are used within Interventional Radiology procedures across NHS Scotland. These products will be delivered to multiple sites across Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Support / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
Endovascular
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Endovascular consumable products which are used within Interventional Radiology procedures across NHS Scotland. These products will be delivered to multiple sites across Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Support / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
Guidewire
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Guidewire consumable products which are used within Interventional Radiology procedures across NHS Scotland. These products will be delivered to multiple sites across Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Support / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
Needles and Dilators
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141326 - Radiology procedural needles
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Needles and Dilator consumable products which are used within Interventional Radiology procedures across NHS Scotland. These products will be delivered to multiple sites across Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Support / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
Stents
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Stent consumable products which are used within Interventional Radiology procedures across NHS Scotland. These products will be delivered to multiple sites across Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Support / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
Retrieval Devices, Snares and IVC Filters
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Retrieval Devices, Snares and IVC Filter consumable products which are used within Interventional Radiology procedures across NHS Scotland. These products will be delivered to multiple sites across Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Support / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
Sheath and Introducers
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Sheath and Introducer consumable products which are used within Interventional Radiology procedures across NHS Scotland. These products will be delivered to multiple sites across Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Support / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
Syringes
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141310 - Syringes
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of syringe products which are used within Interventional Radiology procedures across NHS Scotland. These products will be delivered to multiple sites across Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Support / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
TIPS
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of TIPS consumable products which are used within Interventional Radiology procedures across NHS Scotland. These products will be delivered to multiple sites across Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Support / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
Vertebral Augmentation
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Vertebral Augmentation consumable products which are used within Interventional Radiology procedures across NHS Scotland. These products will be delivered to multiple sites across Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Support / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
Angioplasty
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33111740 - Angioplasty devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Angioplasty consumable products which are used within Interventional Radiology procedures across NHS Scotland. These products will be delivered to multiple sites across Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Support / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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 and Miscellaneous
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is an unscored Lot, which is only for suppliers who have submitted products against at least one of the other scored Lots within this tender. The Lot is to capture any associated products to the products the bidder has submitted in one or more of the scored Lots (Lots one (1) to fifteen (15)).
This Lot is for Interventional Radiology products only.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
Innovation
Lot No
17
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is unscored, and for items which are yet to be made available to the market within Interventional Radiology, but will become available over the duration of the framework. These items must be relevant to any of the items within Lots one (1) to fifteen (15). The Authority reserves the right to accept or decline any items submitted into this Lot onto the Framework. Suppliers are automatically awarded to this Lot if they have been successfully awarded to any of the other Lots one (1) to fifteen (15).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
Commitment and Collaboration
Lot No
18
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for suppliers who have been awarded to one or more of the scored Lots (1-15) of this framework. Commitment and Collaboration Lot is unscored.
Bidders should use this Lot to detail the means by which boards can achieve the best value for money in this commodity area through combining requirements across the Lots included. Bidders should consider occasions relevant to a single health board as well as to a collaboration of health boards across Scotland. Multiple offers are permitted.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
The Authority is entitled at this sole discretion to extend the framework agreement by two (2) period of up to 12 months each by giving a minimum notice of three (3) months written notice.
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
(1) All candidates will be required to provide a statement, covering the 3 previous financial years including the overall turnover of the candidate in respect of the activities which are similar type to the subject matter of the notice.
(2) All candidates will be required to provide statement of accounts or extracts relating to their business.
See contract/tender documentation which incorporates the requirements of the SPD (Scotland) and the financial period of reporting is the previous 3 financial years.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Professional Risk Indemnity: GBP 2,000,000
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: GBP 5,000,000
Public Liability: GBP 5,000,000
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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: 40
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
The total potential Framework period is 5 years (3 years + 2 x 12month extensions). The Framework term has been extended to allow time for product change and standardisation, opportunity for thehealth boards to consolidate, and for the market to stabilise.
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
16 December 2024
Local time
10:00am
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
16 December 2024
Local time
10:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: The framework is being awarded on a 3 year agreement, which will end approximately, 18/03/2028. However this framework agreement has the option of 2 x 12 months extensions which is the at the sole discretion of the Authority.
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 total value stated in section II.2.5 covers the full duration of the framework, including any extension options.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 27923. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
This is a supply of goods framework agreement and it does not require sub-contractors.
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 are required to summarise any proposed community benefits that will be developed and delivered as part of this contract if successful or, alternatively, potential framework participants confirm that they will engage with the NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway (CBG). This gateway, developed through requests from suppliers seeking opportunities to support the delivery of community benefits within the contracting region, provides information on community benefit opportunities. The CBG is a free and easy to use online service that connects NHS Scotland suppliers with third sector community organisations within Scotland and will be used for tracking and reporting and is an approved compliant route to the realisation of community benefits.
For further information please visit https://www.nss.nhs.scot/procurement-and-logistics/sustainability/access-our-community-benefit-gateway/
(SC Ref:781929)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
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 been 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.