Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
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: Douglas Thomson
Telephone: +44 01698794527
E-mail: douglas.thomson@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
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
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
NP79524 Lease Commercial Vehicles and Associated Services
Reference number: NP79524
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34130000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Authority is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the leasing of a range of commercial vehicles, which will include where
required customisation, conversion and associated services in terms of servicing, maintenance, roadside support and repair of the vehicles
during the term of each lease (full SMR). The Framework lotting strategy is tbc and will be detailed in the ITT but is currently 2 lots one
for light commercials (up to 3.5 tonnes) and one for heavy commercials (over 3.5 tonnes)
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
15 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Light Commercial Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34130000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
All NHS Scotland sites including the Islands
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the leasing of a range of commercial vehicles with full SMR and other
services plus possibly requirement for conversion.
Lot 1: Light commercials up to 3.5 tonnes
The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the
Common Services Agency) and by 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 organisations established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland)
Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices
II.2.14) Additional information
Total value shown is for duration of the framework and based on current 12 months supplier spend data. The framework period will be 4 years.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Heavy Goods Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
All NHS Scotland sites including the Islands
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the leasing of a range of commercial vehicles with full SMR and other
services plus possibly requirement for conversion.
Lot 2: heavy commercials over 3.5 tonnes
The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the
Common Services Agency) and by 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 organisations established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland)
Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices
II.2.14) Additional information
Total value shown is for duration of the framework and based on 12 months supplier spend data. The framework period will be 4 years.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
23/06/2023
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
Supply of commercial vehicles via a lease agreement and all associated services including modifications to meet the demands and requirements of the NHS HB’s. Lot 1 for up to 3.5 tonnes Lot 2 over 3.5 tonnes.
Indicative contract spend of 15m GBP reflects current annual spend of 3.75m GBP over a planned 4 year framework duration. Vast majority of the spend is in Lot 1 Light Commercials.
Interested suppliers will be offered the opportunity to attend a briefing session held online via TEAMs. Those interested in attending should email Douglas Thomson by 31st May at douglas.thomson@nhs.scot
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VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/05/2023