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NP813/18 - Authorising Engineers - Water

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Apr 2018 at 00:00

Tender

12 Apr 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NP813/18 - Authorising Engineers - Water" is conducted by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) from their office located in Larkhall, Scotland. The tender is currently active and is aimed at engaging services for an Authorising Engineer in water to ensure compliance with safe work systems within NHS Scotland. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 18th May 2018, with the subsequent award period commencing on the same date. This procurement follows an open procedure under the category of services and is classified under the health industry.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in engineering and healthcare services, particularly those with experience in water safety and management. Businesses that meet specific qualifications, such as being a member of the Legionella Control Association and having at least ten years’ experience in the healthcare sector, would be well-positioned to compete. This contract, with an estimated value of £376,000, offers a chance for firms to expand their portfolio within the public health sector while contributing to the safety and compliance of water systems across NHS properties in Scotland.

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Notice Title

NP813/18 - Authorising Engineers - Water

Notice Description

The scope of this contract is for the services of an Authorising Engineer - Water to ensure that safe systems of work and inspection regimes are in place and carried out in accordance with the guidance and legislative requirement throughout NHS Scotland. The scope of the proposed framework agreement will cover the provision of Authorising Engineers Services for Water only.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The AE (Water) will act as an independent professional adviser to the NHS Health Boards. The AE (Water) will be appointed by the NHS Health Boards with a brief to provide services in accordance with all parts of Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM 00 and 04-01, all parts) guidance, COSHH and HSE ACoP L8. The AE (Water) must be qualified to AE Foundation Certificate level and should preferably be a qualified Microbiologist for this discipline, with a relevant degree in the field of science, preferably Microbiology and at least ten years relevant experience in healthcare. The organisation providing the service shall be a member of the Legionella Control Association and comply with its code of conduct. In addition to the AE (Water) services stated, in the event that the NHS Health Board requests the contracted organisation to provide assistance with technical engineering issues related to AE (Water) services, then the contracted organisation must either directly employ a suitably qualified person, preferably a Chartered Engineer or arrange for one from a qualified third party to provide the service required. This suitably qualified person must have a minimum ten years relevant experience in healthcare sector.

Renewal: Six months prior to the end date a contract renewal notice will be issued.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000538002
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317194
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£376,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£376,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2018 - 15 Apr 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
After 36 months, a contract notice will be issued.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Robert Armstrong
Contact Email
robert.armstrong3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1413001151

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Larkhall
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316648
    NP813/18 - Authorising Engineers - Water - The scope of this contract is for the services of an Authorising Engineer - Water to ensure that safe systems of work and inspection regimes are in place and carried out in accordance with the guidance and legislative requirement throughout NHS Scotland. The scope of the proposed framework agreement will cover the provision of Authorising Engineers Services for Water only.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317194
    NP813/18 - Authorising Engineers - Water - The scope of this contract is for the services of an Authorising Engineer - Water to ensure that safe systems of work and inspection regimes are in place and carried out in accordance with the guidance and legislative requirement throughout NHS Scotland. The scope of the proposed framework agreement will cover the provision of Authorising Engineers Services for Water only.

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