Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Lanarkshire
NHS Lanarkshire Headquarters, Kirklands, Fallside Road
Bothwell
G71 8BB
UK
Contact person: Sarah Cockram
Telephone: +44 1698752649
E-mail: tenders@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKM8
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00297
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
Ward Curtains and Bed Screens Cleaning Service
Reference number: NHS459-23
II.1.2) Main CPV code
98311000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Lanarkshire require a cleaning service for bed screens and ward curtains. The service should include the uplift of screens and curtains, laundering, and return to the following locations: West of Scotland Laundry, Hairmyres Hospital, Wishaw General Hospital, and Monkland Hospital, on an agreed frequency. The services provided must adhere to the highest quality standards, and in line with agreed HSE/Infection control guidelines.
The successful supplier must meet all legislative requirements, in particular Infection Control Guidelines HSG (95) 18 (Laundry treatments at high and low temperatures) eliminating the risk of cross infection within the locations supplied with screens/curtains.
The successful supplier must also have a Quality Management System in place (ideally ISO9001) and have an Environmental Management Policy (ideally ISO14001)
Independent verification of compliance will be required relating to HSG (95) 18, Quality Assurance Attainment (e.g. ISO Accreditation), and the Environmental Management Policy.
NHS Lanarkshire wish to invite suppliers who can provide these requirements, to register interest.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
875 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98311000
98311100
98311200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
Main site or place of performance:
Lanarkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Lanarkshire require a cleaning service for bed screens and ward curtains. The service should include the uplift of screens and curtains, laundering, and return to the following locations: West of Scotland Laundry, Hairmyres Hospital, Wishaw General Hospital, and Monkland Hospital, on an agreed frequency. The services provided must adhere to the highest quality standards, and in line with agreed HSE/Infection control guidelines.
The successful supplier must meet all legislative requirements, in particular Infection Control Guidelines HSG (95) 18 (Laundry treatments at high and low temperatures) eliminating the risk of cross infection within the locations supplied with screens/curtains.
The successful supplier must also have a Quality Management System in place (ideally ISO9001) and have an Environmental Management Policy (ideally ISO14001)
Independent verification of compliance will be required relating to HSG (95) 18, Quality Assurance Attainment (e.g. ISO Accreditation), and the Environmental Management Policy.
NHS Lanarkshire wish to invite suppliers who can provide these requirements, to register interest.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/12/2023
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
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=728406.
(SC Ref:728406)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/08/2023