Voluntary ex ante transparency notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.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
FK10 3BG
UK
Contact person: Brian Roach
Telephone: +44 1312757620
E-mail: brian.roach@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Patient/Bed Worn Devices for Pressure Redistribution & Patient Grip Socks
Reference number: NP673
II.1.2) Main CPV code
35113460
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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 of
Patient/Bed Worn Devices (for pressure redistribution) & Patient Grip Socks to the National Distribution Centre, Larkhall ML9 2QX 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 Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively
hereafter referred to as ‘Participating Authorities’) where applicable.
Main Products are as follows:
1. Patient Worn Device (Patient worn product for pressure redistribution) &
Bed Device (for pressure redistribution)
2. Patient Grip Socks
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
525 966.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
NP673 Patient/Bed Worn Devices for Pressure Redistribution
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
All entities considered pursuant to the National Health Service(Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of:
Inflatable Patient Worn Offload Boots for Pressure Redistribution and Prevention of heel ulcers
Inflatable Bed Worn Devices (support mat) for Pressure Redistribution and Prevention of heel ulcers
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Patient Grip Socks
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35113460
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
All entities considered pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of Patient Grip Socks for ward use -double tread design
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation:
This Notice is to advise the requirement for modification of the contract term for Framework Agreement NP673/17 Patient/Bed Worn Devices (for pressure redistribution) & Patient Grip Socks
The modified additional contract term will expire on 31st March 2023.
This modification is required to meet the additional demands of Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 064-142298
Section V: Award of contract/concession
Lot No: 1
Title: NP673 Patient/Bed Worn Devices for Pressure Redistribution
V.2 Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession
20/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Talarmade Limited
Springwood House, Foxwood Way,, Foxwood Industrial Estate
Chesterfield
S41 9RN
UK
Telephone: +44 7825322627
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
525 966.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract/concession
Lot No: 2
Title: Patient Grip Socks
V.2 Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession
20/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTD
3rd Floor Quayside, , erspool Business Park
Greenalls Avenue, Warrington
WA4 6HL
UK
Telephone: +44 1565748337
NUTS: UKD61
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
525 966.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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=690823.
(SC Ref:690823)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
Telephone: +44 1312252525
E-mail: edinburgh@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Economic operators should approach the contracting authority in the first instance. However, the only formal remedy is to apply to the
courts: An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/04/2022