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26 Oct 2021 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of hand wash has been completed by the NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), with the contract titled "NSSCOVID-19 -192a Hand Wash." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as hand cleaner (CPV Code: 33741100). The tender was initiated as an urgent response to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a limited award procedure without prior publication of a competition, in accordance with public procurement regulations due to extreme urgency. The contract, valued at £603,580, was signed on 1st May 2020, with the delivery location specified for NHS Scotland in the UK. The award status is currently active, and it is noteworthy that there was only one bid submitted for this contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in the supply of hygiene products, especially those able to meet the rapid demands of the healthcare sector during critical times. Businesses with capabilities in sourcing or manufacturing hand sanitising products would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Additionally, suppliers focusing on quality and value, as reflected in the award criteria (60% quality and 40% price), will have a distinct advantage when bidding for forthcoming contracts that address similar urgent needs within public health procurement.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -192a Hand Wash

Notice Description

Supply of Hand Wash

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic. This award has been approved for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority in line with Regulation 33(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Procurement Information

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f015
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026792-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33741100 - Hand cleaner

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£603,580 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20206 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
1
Supplier Name

UNICO LTD

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