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
Oxygen & Sleep Therapy
Reference number: NP101/24
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The supply and delivery of Sleep Therapy CPAP & NIV devices and patient interfaces and Oxygen Therapy devices, patient interfaces 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).
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 11 lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
CPAP Device
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33157000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
CPAP Compressor - Fixed
CPAP Compressor - Auto
CPAP Compressor - Fixed with Humidifier
CPAP Compressor - Auto with Humidifier
CPAP Compressor - Fixed with Humidifier and Cellular Modem with unlimited Data for Length of Contract
CPAP Compressor - Auto with Humidifier and Cellular Modem with unlimited Data for Length of Contract
CPAP Compressor - Fixed with Cellular Modem with unlimited Data for Length of Contract
CPAP Compressor - Auto with Cellular Modem with unlimited Data for Length of Contract
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 option 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
Bi Level Compressor - Bsic
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33157000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bi-Level basic Compressor, for home and/or acute use including carry case.
Bi-Level Compressor, with Respiratory back up for home and/or acute use including carry case
Bi-Level Compressor, with Respiratory back up and alarm, battery back up and including carry case
Bi-Level basic Compressor, for home and/or acute use including carry case with humidifer or integrated humidifer
Bi-Level Compressor, with Respiratory back up for home and/or acute use including carry case with humidifer or integrated humidifer
Bi-Level Compressor, with Respiratory back up and alarm, battery back up and including carry case with humidifer or integrated humidifer
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 months option 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
Bi Level Compressor - Complex
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33157000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
BI Level compressor with Complex mode ventilation.(Advanced Algorithms.)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 option 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
Cough Assist
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33157000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation with programmable modes for acute and/or home use
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 option 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
Sleep Therapy Consumables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33157000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Vented Full Face Mask
Vented Full Face mask replacement cushion
Vented Nasal Mask
Vented Nasal Pillows
Disposable full face mask.( hospital use.)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 option 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: 6
II.2.1) Title
Sleep Diagnostics
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33157000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
home testing device for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnea syndrome.
Wearable device with associated connectivity and reporting, with innovative design features which is less intrusive, easier to put on and operate and more comfortable for patients in comparison to home oximetery or respiratory polygraphy.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 option 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: 7
II.2.1) Title
Oxygen Therapy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33157000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Single Use Masks - Must include Lot no , Batch no and be individually packaged
Aerosol Mask - Adult
Aerosol Mask - Paediatric
Medium Concentration Mask - Adult
Medium Concentration Mask - Paediatric
High Concentration Non Re-breather Mask - Adult
High Concentration Non Re-breather Mask - Adult with tubing
High Concentration Non Re-breather Mask - Paediatric
High Concentration Non Re-breather Mask - Paediatric with tubing
Multi-Purpose (Duo) Mask - Adult
Multi-Purpose (Duo) Mask - Adult with tubing
Multi-Purpose (Duo) Mask - Paediatric
Multi-Purpose (Duo) Mask - Paediatric with tubing
Tracheostomy Mask - Adult
Tracheostomy Mask - Paediatric
Venturi Mask - Adult
Venturi Mask - Paediatric
Venturi - Oxygen flow rate and Oxygen concentration percentage must be shown on packaging and the valve. The colour must be clearly
visible
Venturi Valve 24% (Blue) 2lpm
Venturi Valve 28% (White) 4lpm
Venturi Valve 31% (Orange) 6lpm
Venturi Valve 35% (Yellow) 8lpm
Venturi Valve 40% (Red) 10lpm
Venturi Valve 60% (Green) 15lpm
Cannula
Nasal Cannula Neonatal
Nasal Cannula Premature
Nasal Cannula Paediatric
Nasal Cannula Infant
Nasal Cannula Small Adult
Nasal Cannula Adult
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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:
1x 12 month option 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: 8
II.2.1) Title
Nebuliser Compressor
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33157000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Compressor Nebuliser minimum 6 litres per minute
Compressor Nebuliser Portable (Hand Held) Rechargeable Battery powered, supplied with 2 battery packs and charger.
Compressor Nebuliser (appropriate for Medication (Antibiotics)) Minimum 8 litres
Compressor Nebuliser (appropriate for travel) Dual Voltage with charger
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 option 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: 9
II.2.1) Title
Nebuliser Consumables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33157000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Nebuliser Chamber ( Single patient use, hospital, ambulance etc.)
Mouthpiece
Adult Nebulisers Mask Kit (Nebuliser, Mask and Tubing)
Paediatric Nebulisers Mask Kit (Nebuliser, Mask and Tubing)
Adult Nebulisers Mouthpiece Kit (Nebuliser, Mouthpiece and Tubing)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 option 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: 10
II.2.1) Title
Oxygen Tubing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33157000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Oxygen Bubble Tubing - 3 to 6mm id X 30 to 50M roll, no crush.( Provide price per metre for comparison)
Smooth Oxygen Tubing 1.8m with connectors No crush
Smooth Oxygen Tubing 2.1m with connectors No crush
Corrugated Oxygen Tubing/hose. 22mm id, 30-50M Roll (Provide price per metre for comparison)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 option 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: 11
II.2.1) Title
Hi Flow Humidification Therapy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33157000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hi Flow heated Humidification System for home use - Flow range up to 60 L/min, Adjustable FiO2, heated breathing tube
Hi Flow heated Humidification System for hospital use to include Flow range up to 70 L/min, Adjustable FiO2, FiO2 measurement , a
battery or non mains driven to enable portability
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 option 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: 20
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 27021 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 buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 27021. 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:
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:770563)
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