Award

Intravenous Fluids and Irrigation Fluids

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jan 2018 at 00:00

Tender

16 Oct 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), is for a Framework Agreement titled "Intravenous Fluids and Irrigation Fluids". This tender falls under the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the procurement stage is currently active, with a submission deadline for tenders on 20th November 2017. The total value of the tender amounts to approximately £21,233,672, and the agreement spans a duration of 24 months, with options for two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical products, particularly those specialising in intravenous fluids and associated medical devices. Companies equipped to meet stringent health regulations and possessing relevant certifications, such as UK Marketing Authorisation or ISO 9001, would be well-suited to compete. Given the multi-supplier framework structure, businesses may consider collaborating to enhance their capacity for delivery across the specified categories of goods, thus strengthening their market position within the healthcare supply chain in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Intravenous Fluids and Irrigation Fluids

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Intravenous Fluids, Irrigation Fluids and selected medical devices to NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into five (5) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

Lot Information

Potassium Chloride infusions

Supply of a range of Potassium Chloride Infusions to NHS Scotland. The Authority intended to award a single supplier framework agreement for the Lot.

Renewal: Option to extend by two (2) further periods of up to twelve (12) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire.

Glucose 5% and Sodium Chloride 0.9% infusion bags - 50ml, 100ml, 250ml

Supply of small volume glucose and sodium chloride intravenous infusions to NHS Scotland. The Authority intended to award an unranked multi supplier framework to an envisaged maximum of six (6) suppliers on a line by line basis.

Renewal: Option to extend by two (2) further periods of up to twelve (12) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire.

Glucose 5% and Sodium Chloride 0.9% infusions - 500ml and 1000ml rigid bags

Supply of large volume glucose and sodium chloride intravenous infusion rigid bags to NHS Scotland. The Authority intended to award as an unranked multi supplier framework to an envisaged maximum of six (6) suppliers on a line by line basis.

Renewal: Option to extend by two (2) further periods of up to twelve (12) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire.

Glucose 5% and Sodium Chloride 0.9% infusions - 500ml and 1000ml flexible bags

Supply of large volume glucose and sodium chloride intravenous infusion flexible bags to NHS Scotland. The Authority intended to award a single supplier framework agreement for the Lot.

Renewal: Option to extend by two (2) further periods of up to twelve (12) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire.

All other Product Lines

Supply of all other intravenous infusions and irrigation fluids to NHS Scotland. The Authority intended to award a single supplier framework for each individual line within this Lot.

Renewal: Option to extend by two (2) further periods of up to twelve (12) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000515380
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307080
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,233,672 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,233,672 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")
Contact Name
Brian Roach - NDC Commodity Manager
Contact Email
brian.roach@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 161312757620

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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