Award

Laboratory Transportation Bags

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Mar 2024 at 08:41

Tender

10 Nov 2023 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, has completed a procurement process for the supply of Laboratory Transportation Bags under the open procedure method. The title of the procurement is "Laboratory Transportation Bags," falling under the goods category of Sacks and bags. The procurement took place in the UK region with the award valued at £325,000, signed on 20th February 2024. The key stage of procurement was the award, with a focus on quality (30%) and cost (70%) as award criteria.

This tender for Laboratory Transportation Bags by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde presents a business opportunity for suppliers experienced in printing services and the supply of goods, particularly in the healthcare sector. The procurement aims to establish a reliable and efficient supplier for colour specific printed bags used in healthcare facilities. Suppliers with a commitment to quality, cost-efficiency, and adherence to stringent specifications are well-suited to compete. The tender process includes electronic submission and strict selection criteria related to financial ratios, insurance requirements, and technical experience, necessitating a detailed and compliant bid submission.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Transportation Bags

Notice Description

NHSGGC require a high quality, reliable and efficient supplier for the supply of colour specific printed Laboratory Transportation Bags for use at GP Practices and Acute Sites throughout the Health Board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSGGC require a high quality, reliable and efficient supplier for the supply of colour specific printed Laboratory Transportation Bags for use at GP Practices and Acute Sites throughout the Health Board. The bags are used by Acute sites, GP Practices, Health Centres and HSCPs. The bags are used to send diagnostic samples (classified as UN3373) to specific laboratories and are required to be colour coded with the specific laboratory type printed on each bag to allow the segregation of the samples on arrival at the laboratories. The diagnostic samples must be packaged in a container that meets the requirements of UN packaging instruction P650. All bags must contain sufficient absorbent material to facilitate the handling of any small leakages from liquid specimens within the bag.

Renewal: 3 x 12 months extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04176f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009112-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

18930000 - Sacks and bags

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20242 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
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
Contact Name
Liz Thomson
Contact Email
liz.thomson2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PM STRATEGIC SOURCING

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