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NP48324 Emergency Planning Storage and Distribution

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2024 at 15:58

Tender

28 May 2024 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has conducted a public procurement for their Emergency Planning Storage and Distribution contract under project code NP48324. The contract, valued at £3,188,000 and awarded on 6th September 2024, comprises the provision of storage and warehousing services (CPV: 63120000) for the Scottish Government's Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Programme and Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response to NHS Scotland. The contract involves storing and managing 1760 pallets of goods, including their preparation and distribution across Scotland. The procurement, which adopted an open procedure, was initially tendered in May 2024 and has since successfully reached the award stage, with The TPS Healthcare Group Ltd named as the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for companies specialising in logistics, storage, and distribution services, particularly those with experience managing large volumes of goods and performing emergency deliveries. Businesses that meet the regulatory requirements, including having Wholesale Distribution Authorisation and relevant certifications, will be well-suited to participate. In addition, the contract stipulates criteria for environmental awareness and economic stability, offering an excellent growth pathway for companies committed to sustainable practices. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large businesses in the logistics sector could benefit immensely from securing future similar opportunities within NHS frameworks or emergency preparedness projects.

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Notice Title

NP48324 Emergency Planning Storage and Distribution

Notice Description

This Public Contract is for the storage, stock management and distribution of Goods for the Scottish Government Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Programme (PIPP) and Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response (EPRR) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for the storage of 1760 pallets of Goods. The Contractor shall be required to store, manage, pick, pack, and prepare for dispatch and distribute the Goods to sites throughout Scotland and designated delivery points as directed by the Authority, including emergency deliveries. Collection may also be required by the Contractor as advised by the Authority. The contract will be awarded to a single supplier. Full details of the Service can be found in the ITT documents.

Renewal: The Contract includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty four (24) months upon giving not less that three (3) months notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Contract is due to expire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046ba5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033053-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,188,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 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
Laura Ferguson
Contact Email
laura.ferguson7@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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

THE TPS HEALTHCARE GROUP

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