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: Patrick Mulraney
Telephone: +44 1698794410
E-mail: pmulraney@nhs.net
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
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
Safety Hypodermic Needles, Luer Slip Syringes and ACU Products
Reference number: NP51119
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33141320
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Renewal of national framework for the supply of safety hypodermic needles, safety insulin syringes and needles, filter and blunt fill needles and luer slip syringes and assisted conception products to NHS Scotland. The supply of this commodity will be routed through the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall South Lanarkshire 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:
7 500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Safety Hypodermic Needles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of hypodermic needles which are commonly used with a syringe to inject substances into the body or extract fluids from it. They may also be used to take liquid samples from the body, with a manually operated safety device, usually a cap that folds over to cover the needle.
The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Functional characteristics
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Training and support
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Implementation
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Safety Insulin Needle and Syringe
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of a safety insulin needle and syringe which is a hollow plastic tube with a plunger inside and a short skinny needle attached. Insulin is injected into the fatty tissue just under the skin. This is called a subcutaneous tissue, or ‘sub-Q’ injection.
This product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire to all Health Boards across Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Functional characteristics
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Training and support
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Blunt Fill Needle (With Filter)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of a blunt fill needle, these require a higher puncture penetration force than a conventional sharp, so they are less likely to cause needlestick injuries while preparing and filling medications.
The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire to all Health Boards across Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Functional characteristics
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Training and support
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Blunt Fill Needle
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of a blunt fill needle that eliminates an unnecessary sharp, 10 x the force to penetrate the skin, compared to a conventional needle, rapid filling, can cope with viscous medications.
The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire to all the NHS Health Boards across Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Functional characteristics
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Training and support
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Luer Slip Syringe
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141310
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of luer slip syringes, featuring a small, plain connection are known as slip tips and are useful for when the syringe is being connected to something not featuring a screw lock mechanism.
The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Functional characteristics
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
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
Non Safety Hypodermic Needles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of hypodermic needles which are commonly used with a syringe to inject substances into the body or extract fluids from it. They may also be used to take liquid samples from the body, with a manually operated safety device, usually a cap that folds over to cover the needle.
The product will be delivered to and distributed from the NDC (National Distribution Centre) Canderside, South Lanarkshire.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Training and support
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Functional characteristics
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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:
2019/S 123-299841
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Safety Hypodermic Needles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/10/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B. Braun Medical Ltd
B. Braun Medical Ltd, Thorncliffe Park
Sheffield
S35 2PW
UK
Telephone: +44 1142259132
Fax: +44 1142259111
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crest Medical Ltd
3 Chesford Grange, Woolston
Warrington
WA4 4RQ
UK
Telephone: +44 8452302092
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton Dickinson U.K. Ltd
1030 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
RG41 5TS
UK
Telephone: +44 1189216348
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:
: 7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Safety Insulin Needle and Syringe
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/10/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton Dickinson U.K. Ltd
1030 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
RG41 5TS
UK
Telephone: +44 1189216348
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crest Medical Ltd
3 Chesford Grange, Woolston
Warrington
WA4 4RQ
UK
Telephone: +44 8452302092
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smiths Medical International Ltd
1500 Eureka Park, Lower Pemberton
Ashford
TN25 4BF
UK
Telephone: +44 1233722182
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Blunt Fill Needle (With Filter)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/10/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vygon (UK) Ltd
The Pierre Simonet Building, V Park, Gateway North, Latham Road
Swindon
SN25 4DL
UK
Telephone: +44 1793748800
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton Dickinson U.K. Ltd
1030 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
RG41 5TS
UK
Telephone: +44 1189216348
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smiths Medical International Ltd
1500 Eureka Park, Lower Pemberton
Ashford
TN25 4BF
UK
Telephone: +44 1233722182
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Blunt Fill Needle
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/10/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vygon (UK) Ltd
The Pierre Simonet Building, V Park, Gateway North, Latham Road
Swindon
SN25 4DL
UK
Telephone: +44 1793748800
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton Dickinson U.K. Ltd
1030 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
RG41 5TS
UK
Telephone: +44 1189216348
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smiths Medical International Ltd
1500 Eureka Park, Lower Pemberton
Ashford
TN25 4BF
UK
Telephone: +44 1233722182
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Luer Slip Syringe
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/10/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton Dickinson U.K. Ltd
1030 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
RG41 5TS
UK
Telephone: +44 1189216348
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B. Braun Medical Ltd
B. Braun Medical Ltd, Thorncliffe Park
Sheffield
S35 2PW
UK
Telephone: +44 1142259132
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GBUK
North Duffield
Selby
YO8 5DD
UK
Telephone: +44 1757288587
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:
: 7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Non Safety Hypodermic Needles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/10/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton Dickinson U.K. Ltd
1030 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
RG41 5TS
UK
Telephone: +44 1189216348
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B. Braun Medical Ltd
B. Braun Medical Ltd, Thorncliffe Park
Sheffield
S35 2PW
UK
Telephone: +44 1142259132
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crest Medical Ltd
3 Chesford Grange, Woolston
Warrington
WA4 4RQ
UK
Telephone: +44 8452302092
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The estimated values referred to in Section II 1.7) and V 2.4) cover the initial duration and the full extension option.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. For more information see:
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
The contracting authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the
Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
The contractor shall ensure that all contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers which the contractor intends to procure following the
commencement date, and which the contractor has not, before the date of this contract, already planned to award to a particular
sub-contractor or supplier, are advertised through the Public Contracts Scotland procurement
Portal(www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk)and awarded following a fair, open, transparent and competitive process proportionate to the nature and value of the contract.
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:
— employability/targeted recruitment and training,
— supply chain initiatives,
— workshops/mentoring,
— third sector engagement,
— community consultation/engagement/events,
— educational initiatives.
(SC Ref:605587)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
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
Telephone: +44 1698794410
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.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 maybe 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
26/11/2019