Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
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
EH12 9EB
UK
Contact person: Hannah Thomson
Telephone: +44 1698794410
E-mail: hannah.thomson5@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.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Enteral Feeding Products
Reference number: NP61323
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33141310
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
National Framework for the supply of Enteral Feeding Products to NHS Scotland either via the NDS or direct to Health Boards
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
12 500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Single Use Enteral Syringes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141310
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Single Use Enteral Syringe for use across NHS Scotland that is capable of complying with ENFit Standard ISO80369-3. Syringes must be Purple. Sizes: 1ml,2.5ml/3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 30ml and 60ml. Single use , sterile , Latex-free.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Supply Chain Resilience
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Functional Characteristics
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
75
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
Reusable Enteral Syringes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141310
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Reusable Enteral Syringe for use across NHS Scotland. Syringes must be capable of complying with ENFit Standard ISO80369-3. Syringes must be purple, sterile and latex-free. Sizes: 1ml,2.5ml/3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 30ml and 60ml.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Supply Chain Resilience
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Functional Characteristics
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
75
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: 3
II.2.1) Title
Nasal Tube Retainer
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33692300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a Single Use Nasal Tube Retainer that may be fitted to a wide range of patients in differing environments across all Health Boards, with the nasal feeding tubes being supplied by a range of different suppliers. The nasal tube retaining device shall minimise the chance of patient discomfort while maximising the retention of the nasal tube in the fitted position, and should securely hold the nasal tube to the patient.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Supply Chain Resilience
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Training & Support
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
75
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: 4
II.2.1) Title
pH Indicator Strips and Readers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33692300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a pH Indicator Strip which is used for the determination of human gastric aspirate from patients. The pH Indicator Strip should minimise the risk of false readings in the event of the tube being contaminated and must be supplied in a reading scale of 0.5.
We also require a pH Reader that operates based on the pH paper provided, which can be used in cases of unclear or subjective manual readings. Please note a pH reader is not a mandatory product and therefore will not be scored or evaluated.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Supply Chain Resilience
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Training & Support
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
75
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: 5
II.2.1) Title
Feeding Tubes & Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33692300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a range of enteral feeding tubes and accessories. Each product should be constructed to maximise ease of insertion and minimise risk to patients. During the product life cycle it should support efficient and effective operation in the variety of scenarios and user skills likely to be encountered.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Supply Chain Resilience
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Training & Support
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Functional Characteristics
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
50
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: 6
II.2.1) Title
Innovation Lot
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33692300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot six is an unscored Innovation Lot. Any supplier awarded to Lots 1-5 on the framework can propose new enteral feeding products to be added to Lot 6 throughout the duration of the framework, subject to Clinical Advisory Panel approval. Proposals must align with the framework scope and minimum standards. Any proposal that replicates or duplicates any of the other Lots within framework will not be considered. Proposals should not crossover any other NHS Scotland contract or framework. Clinical Advisory Panel approval is final.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Award to Lots 1-5
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
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:
2023/S 000-023184
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Single Use Enteral Syringes
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medicina Limited
Unit 2, Rivington View Business Park, Station Rd, Blackrod
Bolton
BL6 5 BN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Enteral Ltd.
Blackwood Hall Business Park, North Duffield
Selby
YO8 5DD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Avanos Medical UK Limited
Abbey House, 25 Clarendon Road
Redhill, Surrey
RH1 1QZ
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leib Medical Ltd
3 wellington pk
bel;fast
bt9 6dj
UK
NUTS: UKN09
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 750 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Reusable Enteral Syringes
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medicina Limited
Unit 2, Rivington View Business Park, Station Rd, Blackrod
Bolton
BL6 5 BN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Enteral Ltd.
Blackwood Hall Business Park, North Duffield
Selby
YO8 5DD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 660 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Nasal Tube Retainer
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medicina Limited
Unit 2, Rivington View Business Park, Station Rd, Blackrod
Bolton
BL6 5 BN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Enteral Ltd.
Blackwood Hall Business Park, North Duffield
Selby
YO8 5DD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Avanos Medical UK Limited
Abbey House, 25 Clarendon Road
Redhill, Surrey
RH1 1QZ
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leib Medical Ltd
3 wellington pk
bel;fast
bt9 6dj
UK
NUTS: UKN09
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 070 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: pH Indicator Strips and Readers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Enteral Ltd.
Blackwood Hall Business Park, North Duffield
Selby
YO8 5DD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Avanos Medical UK Limited
Abbey House, 25 Clarendon Road
Redhill, Surrey
RH1 1QZ
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 750 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Feeding Tubes & Accessories
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medicina Limited
Unit 2, Rivington View Business Park, Station Rd, Blackrod
Bolton
BL6 5 BN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Enteral Ltd.
Blackwood Hall Business Park, North Duffield
Selby
YO8 5DD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Avanos Medical UK Limited
Abbey House, 25 Clarendon Road
Redhill, Surrey
RH1 1QZ
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cardinal Health UK 432 Limited
Princes Exchange, Princes Square Leeds
west yorkshire
LS1 4HY
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fresenius Kabi Limited
Cestrian Court, Eastgate Way, Manor Park
Runcorn
WA7 1NT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 160 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Innovation Lot
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Avanos Medical UK Limited
Abbey House, 25 Clarendon Road
Redhill, Surrey
RH1 1QZ
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK Enteral Ltd.
Blackwood Hall Business Park, North Duffield
Selby
YO8 5DD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medicina Limited
Unit 2, Rivington View Business Park, Station Rd, Blackrod
Bolton
BL6 5 BN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leib Medical Ltd
3 wellington pk
bel;fast
bt9 6dj
UK
NUTS: UKN09
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cardinal Health UK 432 Limited
Princes Exchange, Princes Square Leeds
west yorkshire
LS1 4HY
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fresenius Kabi Limited
Cestrian Court, Eastgate Way, Manor Park
Runcorn
WA7 1NT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The value in Section II.1.7 and V.2.4 is the total value for the duration of the framework including any optional extensions.
(SC Ref:755618)
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:
The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the Framework Agreement has been entered into will not affect the Framework Agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise the remedies that may be awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/01/2024