Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
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
EH12 9EB
UK
Contact person: Iain Main
Telephone: +44 1698794586
E-mail: iain.main@nhs.net
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
Pulp Products
Reference number: NP570_19
II.1.2) Main CPV code
03460000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The supply of disposable pulp products and related options used extensively across NHS Scotland health boards and the Scottish Ambulance Service.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
5 500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Urinal System (Male)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44411800
03460000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of disposable pulp urinal systems (male) across the acute NHS Scotland estate and Scottish Ambulance Service.
Mandatory items included in this lot are:
— male urinal bottle up to 900 ml — round design,
— male urinal bottle up to 900 ml — square design (stands upright).
II.2.14) Additional information
Supplementary items to be listed in addition to the mandatory products listed above:
— urine sample cup up to 1 000 ml,
— male urinal bottle holder,
— male urinal dispenser rack,
— male urinal dispenser rack.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Urinal System (Female)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44411800
03460000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of disposable pulp urinal systems (female) across the acute NHS Scotland estate.
Mandatory items included in this lot are: female urinal 900 ml.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Bed Pan Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03460000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of disposable bed pan systems across the acute NHS Scotland estate and Scottish Ambulance Service.
Mandatory items included in this lot are:
— bed pan liner 2 000 ml,
— bed pan support.
II.2.14) Additional information
Supplementary items to be listed in addition to the mandatory products listed above:
— commode pan 2 000 ml,
— bed pan support rack,
— bed pan support holder,
— bed pan liner dispenser rack.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
General Purpose
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03460000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of disposable general purpose pulp across the acute NHS Scotland estate.
Mandatory items included in this lot are:
— measuring jug 1 000 ml product requires to have measuring scale,
— CS receiver 900 ml,
— kidney dish 700 ml,
— multi cup 300 ml.
II.2.14) Additional information
Supplementary items to be listed in addition to the mandatory products listed above: multi cup lid (compatible multi cup 300 ml).
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Slipper Pan Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03460000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of disposable slipper pan systems across the acute NHS Scotland estate.
Mandatory items included in this lot are:
— slipper pan liner 1 300 ml,
— slipper pan liner 2 000 ml.
II.2.14) Additional information
Supplementary items to be listed in addition to the mandatory products listed above:
— slipper liner lid 1 300 ml,
— slipper liner lid 2 000 ml,
— slipper pan support 1 300 ml,
— slipper pan support 2 000 ml,
— slipper pan support rack.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Detergent Proof Washbowls
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03460000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of disposable detergent proof washbowls across the acute NHS Scotland estate.
Mandatory items included in this lot are:
— washbowl detergent proof 2 000 ml.
II.2.14) Additional information
Supplementary items to be listed in addition to the mandatory products listed above:
— washbowl detergent proof 4 000 ml,
— washbowl dispenser rack (compatible with 2 000 ml),
— washbowl dispenser rack (compatible with 4 000 ml).
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Bowls
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03460000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of disposable pulp bowls across the acute NHS Scotland estate and Scottish Ambulance Service.
Mandatory items included in this lot are:
— small bowl 1 000 ml — product requires to have measuring scale.
II.2.14) Additional information
Supplementary items to be listed in addition to the mandatory products listed above:
— medium bowl 1 700 ml — product requires to have measuring scale,
— large bowl 3 000 ml — product requires to have measuring scale.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Absorbent Powder
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03460000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of absorbent powder for use in the solidification of urine/liquid, used in conjunction with disposable pulp products across the acute NHS Scotland estate.
Mandatory items included in this lot are:
— absorbent powder (sachets).
II.2.14) Additional information
Supplementary items to be listed in addition to the mandatory products listed above:
— absorbent powder loose (tub),
— absorbent powder loose (bottle).
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
06/09/2019
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This PIN (prior information notice) will set out the intentions of the proposed procurement and will include the following mandatory minimum standards that suppliers must comply with in order to participate:
— BSI ISO9001 accreditation,
— BSI ISO14001 accreditation,
— where applicable products will be required to be in accordance with medical device directive (CE Marking) 93/42/EC Class 1 and British Standard PAS29:1999
— support all products within each lot (note suppliers may bid for individual or a combination of lots),
— provide products on a fully delivered basis to the National Distribution Centre in Scotland and Bunzl Healthcare in England,
— provision of back-up tool/contingency measures,
— provide evidence of a full sustainable/ethical procurement policy and demonstrated audit activity.
The minimum standards included above will not change, however all interested parties should be aware and acknowledge that the final product portfolio of mandatory items (per lot) detailed within the tender may vary to those outlined within this PIN.
Documentation for completion in relation with these minimums and directives are included within this PIN and should be completed accordingly.
For any questions/clarifications in the first instance regarding the completion of the template (or general procurement process) — please contact:
Kenneth Wark, NDC Supplier Coordinator, Email: nss.pcfndccategory@nhs.net — Tel. 01698794546.
Specific information in relation to the attachments included within this notice:
Attachment 1: Reference 2019-08-16 NP570 Compliance Declaration.
This document will require review, completion and return by 17.00 BST on 28.8.2019 (return via email to nss.pcfndccategory@nhs.net).
Attachment 2: Reference 2019-08-16 NP570 Procurement Prioritisation Tool
This document will require review, completion and return by 17.00 BST on 6.9.2019 (return via email to nss.pcfndccategory@nhs.net).
In both cases the email subject title should refer to NP570_19 Pulp Products — PIN Document Return.
Note: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland website at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=588819
(SC Ref:588819)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/08/2019