Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
The Jack Copland Centre, 52 Research Avenue, Heriot-Watt Research Park
Edinburgh
EH14 4BE
UK
Telephone: +44 1313145522
E-mail: gordon.dickson@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotblood.co.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12722
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Blood Service
Cardiff
UK
E-mail: Huw.Lovett@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries – applicable national procurement law:
Welsh Blood Service
I.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 abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
Bacterial Monitoring
Reference number: NSS181964
II.1.2) Main CPV code
50421000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The object of the exercise is to procure replacement equipment for the automated microbial detection system of apheresis platelets, platelets in PAS, buffy coat pooled platelets in plasma, concentrated red cells, PF plasma, FFP and cryoprecipitate.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (‘SNBTS’); and Welsh Blood Service (‘WBS’), are collaborating together on this procurement, the object of which is to procure replacement equipment for the automated microbial detection system of apheresis platelets, platelets in PAS, buffy coat pooled platelets in plasma, concentrated red cells, PF plasma, FFP and cryoprecipitate.
The bacteriological monitoring process is a measure intended to improve the safety of the platelets produced by the Blood Establishments. Platelets are stored at 22±2oC. This allows many bacterial species to reproduce at a rate sufficient to cause significant contamination of the product risking potential harm to a patient, in some cases, just 2 days. The automated microbial detection system involves taking a sample of the platelet components on day 2 of their life and inoculating it into culture bottles. The bottles are continually monitored using an automated microbial detection system, which will flag positive bottles to the Blood Establishment Computer System (BECS), ePROGESA. Contaminated units will be withdrawn from the blood supply. All apheresis platelets and, buffy coat pooled platelets in plasma and platelets in PAS manufactured by the Blood Establishment will be subject to this monitoring unless exempted on a concessionary basis.
Bidders must confirm that their proposed equipment can meet or exceed the requirements detailed in the Invitation to Tender and any deviations or variances must be clearly highlighted.
Although SNBTS is undertaking this procurement and shall make the award hereunder, it is intended that SNBTS and WBS will enter into an individual contract with the successful Bidder on the basis of the terms and conditions of contract contained in the Invitation to Tender (each a ‘Contract’).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 45
Price
/ Weighting:
55
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract period shall be for an initial period of 60 months from the date of commencement of the Contract. SNBTS shall be entitled, at its option, to continue the period of the contract for three (3) twelve (12) month extension periods.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
SNBTS may extend the contract for up to 3 x 12 month periods.
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
As per Section 4B of the ESPD Bidders Must provide information on Economic and Financial Standing in the section of the ESPD relating to this.
4B (1.76.2) – Last 3 years turnover
Insurance Requirements:
4B (1.76.14)
Employer's (compulsory) liability: Five Million Pounds Sterling (GBP 5 000 000)
Public liability: Five Million Pounds Sterling (GBP 5 000 000)
Product liability: Five Million Pounds Sterling (GBP 5 000 000)
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
As per Section 4C (question 1.79.3 - 4C.1.2) of the ESPD Bidders Must provide information on Services in the section of the ESPD relating to this.
Question Description
Please provide relevant examples of supplies and/or services carried out during the last three years as specified in the contract notice:
(Examples from both public and/or private sector customers and clients may be provided)
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
04/02/2021
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
04/02/2021
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Three (3), Twelve (12) month extensions will be allowed.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 17549. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:638032)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Parliament House, Parliamanet Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.scotblood.co.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/12/2020