Decontamination Equipment & Associated Maintenance

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Feb 2022 at 09:25

Tender

08 Sep 2021 at 08:45

Planning

15 Jul 2021 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a procurement process titled "Decontamination Equipment & Associated Maintenance". This tender is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on decontamination equipment, and is located within the NHS Scotland jurisdiction. Currently, the procurement stage is at the planning phase. The submission deadline is set for 12 October 2021, with the award period commencing on the same date. The tender encompasses the supply, installation, and commissioning of various decontamination equipment including washers, sterilizers, and reverse osmosis systems, alongside associated maintenance and consumables.

Opportunities arising from this tender are particularly advantageous for businesses in the medical equipment and healthcare services sectors, especially those capable of supplying or maintaining decontamination solutions. Companies providing technical support and training as part of their offerings will be well-suited to compete, given the requirement for bidders to demonstrate both technical viability and support capabilities. With a total value estimated at £5,000,000, this is a significant contract that could support business growth through sustained partnerships with NHS Scotland health boards.

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Notice Title

Decontamination Equipment & Associated Maintenance

Notice Description

The supply, Installation and Commissioning of Decontamination Equipment for use in Central Decontamination Units (CDU), Endoscopy Decontamination Units (EDU), Local Decontamination Units (LDU) and Laboratories including: Sterilisers, Washer Disinfectors, Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment, Endoscope Storage and Drying Cabinets, together with associated Maintenance/Testing, Accessories and Consumables for each Lot.

Lot Information

Non-Invasive Ultrasound Probe Disinfectors

To provide BS EN ISO 14937 compliant equipment capable of Disinfecting Endocavity (Transvaginal and Transrectal Ultrasound) Probes. The requirement also includes associated Installation and Commission to single or multiple sites across NHS Scotland together with associated Maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 2 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) Sterilisers - Type N and Type B

To provide, install and commission BS EN 13060/SHTM 2010/SHTM 01-05 compliant LDU steam sterilising equipment (Type N, B and S) to single or multiple LDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' LDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 3 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Washers - e.g Single Chamber, Multi Chamber, and Trolley Washers

To provide, install and commission BS EN ISO 15883/SHTM 01-01 (Part D) compliant CDU Washer Disinfectors to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 7 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Sterilisers - e.g. Steam (inc generation) and Vapour

To provide, install and commission BS EN 285/SHTM 01-01 (Part C) compliant CDU steam sterilising equipment to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 8 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Low Temperature Sterilisers

To provide, install and commission BS EN 17180/SHTM 01-01 (Part E) compliant CDU low temperature sterilising equipment to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 3 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) Endoscopy Washer Disinfectors

To provide, install and commission BS EN ISO 15883/SHTM 2030 compliant EDU Endoscope Washer Disinfectors to single or multiple EDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' EDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Should there be a requirement for EDU Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment as part of any order for EDU EWDs,the Endoscope Washer Disinfector supplier would be expected to take the role of prime contractor and ensure any RO installation meets the requirements described in BS EN ISO 15883. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 8 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) - Controlled Environment Storage Cabinet/Systems for Endoscopes

To provide a compliant EDU Storage and Drying Cabinets and Endoscopy Storage System including associated Installation and Commission to single or multiple EDUs across NHS Scotland together with associated Maintenance of the equipment, accessories and consumables. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' EDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 8 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Reverse Osmosis

To provide a compliant Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment and associated Installation and Commission to CDUs and EDUs across NHS Scotland together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Supply of EDU Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment is expected only to be as part of a wider EDU WD design and installation where the Endoscope Washer supplier would be expected to take the role of prime contractor. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 10 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) Washer - e.g. Benchtop, under-bench, free standing and pass through

To provide, install and commission BS EN ISO 15883/SHTM 01-05/SHTM 2030 compliant LDU Washer Disinfectors to single or multiple LDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' LDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 3 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Laboratory Sterilisers

To provide, install and commission BS 2646/SHTM 01-02 (Part C) compliant steam sterilising equipment to single or multiple laboratories across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' facilities and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 3 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c825
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003347-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42924720 - Decontamination equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED

BMM WESTON

Belimed Ltd

Cantel (UK) Limited

Eschmann Technologies Ltd

Getinge Ltd (Maquet)

LTE Scientific Ltd

MMM Medical Equipment UK Ltd

Nanosonics Europe Ltd

Olympus KeyMed

Partners for Endoscopy Limited

Peacocks Surgical and Medical

STERIS SOLUTIONS Limited

The Dental Directory

Veolia Water Technologies

Wassenburg Limited

Whitewater

iM-Med Limited

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