Award

Nitric Oxide Therapy

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

21 Feb 2018 at 00:00

Tender

16 Nov 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, is seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement titled "Nitric Oxide Therapy" to support health boards across NHS Scotland. This procurement falls within the health industry category and is currently at the award stage following an open procedure for goods. The framework will consist of a multi-supplier agreement with a maximum of four participants. The contract, valued at £1,900,000, was signed on 23 January 2018, and the original tender process started on 16 November 2017, with a submission deadline that closed on 18 December 2017.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the healthcare supply sector, particularly those specialising in medical gases and associated delivery systems. Companies that can provide Nitric Oxide gas with valid UK Marketing Authorisations or have the necessary CE marking are well-suited to compete. Additionally, those holding ISO 9001 certifications can enhance their chances of becoming a successful supplier under this framework agreement, thus potentially growing their presence within NHS supply chains.

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Notice Title

Nitric Oxide Therapy

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is awarded for the supply of Nitric Oxide Therapy to health boards across NHS Scotland. The framework agreement is an unranked multi supplier framework to a maximum of four (4) Framework Participants.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is awarded for the supply and delivery of Nitric Oxide Gas and the associated delivery system to NHS Scotland in support of the delivery of treatment of neonatal, paediatric and adult patients who exhibit critical pulmonary defects.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement by up to a further one (1) period of up to twelve (12) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000516805
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311135
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

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

24111500 - Medical gases

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20188 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
Iain Main - NDC Category Manager, Mairi Gibson
Contact Email
iain.main@nhs.net, mairi.gibson@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794544, +44 1698794586

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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