Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland)
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
UK
E-mail: daniel.holmes2@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.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:
http://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
Infusion Devices
Reference number: NP146/24
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33194110
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The supply and delivery of Infusion Pumps and Associated Consumables to 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).
Note: The authority is using PCS-Tender to carry out this procurement process. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already
registered, registration will be required
To access PCS-Tender, record your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visit
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk and search for project Code 10878 within the appropriate area.
If you have already registered on Public Contracts Scotland and PCS-Tender and paired your accounts you can access PCS-Tender through
your Public Contracts Scotland Control Panel
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 5 lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Volumetric Infusion Pumps
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33194110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Volumetric Infusion Pump mains operated with battery back-up;
Volumetric Infusion Pump with adjustable pressure suitable for Paediatric/Neonatal use. Mains operated with battery back-up;
Volumetric Infusion Pump with wi-fi connectivity and mains operated with battery back up;
Volumetric Infusion Pump with wi-fi connectivity and adjustable pressure suitable for Paediatric/Neonatal use. Mains operated with battery
back up
Administration Sets including but not limited to Standard, Blood and Burette
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Product Evaluation
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Service & Support
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 x 12 month extension available
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:
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
Volumetric Infusion Pump PCA and Epidural
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33194110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Volumetric Infusion Pump mains operated with battery back-up for PCA use;
Volumetric Epidural pump mains powered with battery back-up;
Volumetric Pump, mains powered and battery back up for PCA use with wi-fi connectivity;
Volumetric Epidural pump mains powered with battery back up and wi-fi connectivity;
Administration Sets including but not limited to, Standard, Blood and Burette
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Product Evaluation
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Service & Support
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 x 12 month extension available
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:
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
Syringe Infusion Pump
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33194110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Syringe Pump 50ml, mains powered and battery back-up;
Syringe Pump, mains powered and battery back-up suitable for Paediatric/Neonatal use;
Syringe Pump 50ml, mains powered and battery back up with wi-fi connectivity;
Syringe Pump, mains powered and battery back up suitable for Paediatric/Neonatal use with wi-fi connectivity;
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Product Evaluation
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Support & Service
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 28
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 x 12 month extension available
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:
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
Syringe Infusion Pump PCA & Anaesthetic
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33194110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Syringe Pump, mains powered and battery back-up for Anaesthetic/TCI use;
Syringe Pump, mains powered and battery back-up for PCA use;
Syringe Pump, mains powered and battery back up for Anaesthetic/TCI use with wi-fi connectivity;
Syringe Pump, mains powered and battery back up for PCA use with wi-fi connectivity;
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Product Evaluation
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Support & Service
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 x 12 month extension available
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:
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
Ambulatory Infusion Pump (Volumetric/Syringe)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33194110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ambulatory Infusion pump including, Power cord, adapter, carry case, cleaning cassette, user manuals;
Dedicated Consumables
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Product Evaluation
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Service & Support
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 x 12 month extension available
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:
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 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:
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commence of any subsequently awarded contract, the
types and levels of insurance indicated below
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
The Bidder should provide its (“general”) yearly turnover for the last 3 years
The Bidder should provide its yearly (“specific”) turnover in the business area(s) covered by the contract for the last 3 years
Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance GBP 5,000,000 minimum
Public Liability Insurance GBP 5,000,000 minimum
Professional Indemnity Insurance GBP 2,000,000 minimum
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
- All tendered products must fully comply with the Requirement Documents included within the tender.
- If awarded to the Framework Potential Framework Participants must provide evidence that tendered products are CE marked, or will have
obtained a CE mark prior to the products being available for purchase, complying with Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC. Evidence should
be in form of a certificate of compliance issued by a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party.
- If awarded to the Framework Potential Framework Participants must prove that they hold ISO 13485 certification or equivalent or are in the
process of obtaining certification.
- All tendered pricing must be inclusive of delivery.
- Potential Framework Participants must confirm they are able to meet all mandatory requirements as detailed within the ITT.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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 with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 15
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:
05/08/2024
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:
05/08/2024
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the Authority’) acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Breathing circuits, patient interfaces and associated consumables (‘Products’ 'services') as outlined further below 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 new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 Partnership (collectively hereafter referred to as ‘Participating Authorities’).
NOTE: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to carry out this procurement process. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.
To access PCS-Tender, record your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visit
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk and search for project Code 26857 under ITTs Open to All Suppliers. Please use the Search/Filter function, then select Project Code from the dropdown. Please note that once you have expressed interest in the ITT it will move to your My ITTs area.
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause in this contract.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26857. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26857. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see:
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
It is a mandatory requirement that potential framework participants agree to support the concept, provision and ongoing development of
community benefits provision in relation to this framework. Potential framework participants are required to agree to this mandatory
requirement, provide a brief summary of the community benefits you already deliver in your business, where these are delivered and what
they have achieved in outcomes. Potential framework participants are required to summarise what community benefits you propose to
develop and deliver as part of this contract if successful. Community benefits potential framework participants are required to confirm that
if successful you agree to participate in and support a process of ongoing contract and supplier development in this area including the
tracking and reporting of community benefits delivered as part of this framework.
(SC Ref:768825)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland)
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/07/2024