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
Douglas Thomson
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
NP78725 General Textiles & Bedding
Reference number
NP78725
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Authority is seeking to establish a Single Supplier Framework across 2 Lots for the supply of General Textiles & Bedding to NHS Scotland Health Boards.
Lot 1 Traditional Textiles (Patient gowns, Scrub suits, Blankets, Sheets, Pillows etc
Lot 2 Fitted Bedding Systems (Fitted bottom Sheet, Top sheet, Fitted pillow cases, Blankets)
The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products and associated services to all NHS Scotland Health Boards throughout Scotland although it should be noted the majority of deliveries are to approximately 10 sites currently.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £14,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Fitted Bedding Systems
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings
- 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All Laundry sites through out NHS Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Fitted Bedding Systems: Fitted Bottom Sheets, Top Sheets, Fitted Pillow Cases Blankets Etc
The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the
Common Services Agency) and by 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 organisations established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland)
Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices
two.2.14) Additional information
Total value shown is for duration of the framework and based on current 12 months supplier spend data. The framework period will be 4 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Traditional Textiles
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings
- 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All Laundry sites thought NHS Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Traditional Textiles (Patient gowns, Scrub suits, Blankets, Sheets, Pillows etc
The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the
Common Services Agency) and by 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 organisations established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland)
Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices
two.2.14) Additional information
Total value shown is for duration of the framework and based on current 12 months supplier spend data. The framework period will be 4 years.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
14 April 2025
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
Indicative contract spend of 14m GBP reflects current annual spend of 3.5m GBP over a planned 4 year framework duration.
Interested suppliers will be issued with a key information sheet and offered the opportunity to discuss further via a briefing session either on a 1:1 or collective basis.
Interested suppliers should email Douglas Thomson by 27th Jan 2025 at douglas.thomson@nhs.scot
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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=784805.
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