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Award

13 Sep 2021 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

30 Jun 2021 at 01:00

Tender

21 May 2021 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Curtains & Blinds" is being conducted by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) based in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement falls under the health industry category and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 31st August 2021, valued at £2,184,000. The scope involves supplying a range of curtains and blinds to all NHS Scotland Health Board establishments. The framework is designed to serve multiple NHS entities across Scotland, making it a significant opportunity for bidders. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 2nd July 2021, which allowed submissions through an open procedure method.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the health supply sector, particularly those capable of providing diverse fabric solutions such as disposable cubicle curtains, vertical blinds, and fitting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Muirgroup Interiors Ltd, Behrens Healthcare, and GC Group Ltd are demonstrated competitors in this procurement. Competitors should be prepared to provide not only the required products but also the associated installation services, enhancing their value proposition to NHS Scotland and potentially expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

Curtains & Blinds

Notice Description

National Services Scotland(NSS)acting through its division, National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement on behalf of itself and on behalf of all entities within NHS Scotland("Boards")to procure a service which will provide all Curtains & Blinds to all Boards("Purchasing Entities")at each of their sites. The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor(s) to provide Curtains & Blinds including but not limited to the following: i)Disposable Cubicle Curtains ii)Cubicle Curtains iii)Vertical Blinds iv)Roller Blinds v)Shower Curtains vi)Tracks including fitting The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products to all NHS Scotland Health Boards throughout Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and fitting of curtains, blinds and tracks to NHS Scotland establishments. The successful contractor(s) will be required to visit sites, measure, manufacture and fit a range of curtains, blinds and tracks as per customer requirements. The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards(including the common services agency)and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service(Scotland)Act1978(i.e.all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards,and the Authority or other NHS Organisations established pursuant to NHS(ScotlandAct1978)and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working)ScotlandAct2014.AllScottishHospices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000648328
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427318
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,184,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20214 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) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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
3
Supplier Names

Behrens Healthcare (A Division of "Sir Jacob Behrens & Sons Ltd")

GC Group Ltd

Muirgroup Interiors Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416005
    Curtains & Blinds - National Services Scotland(NSS)acting through its division, National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement on behalf of itself and on behalf of all entities within NHS Scotland("Boards")to procure a service which will provide all Curtains & Blinds to all Boards("Purchasing Entities")at each of their sites. The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor(s) to provide Curtains & Blinds including but not limited to the following: i)Disposable Cubicle Curtains ii)Cubicle Curtains iii)Vertical Blinds iv)Roller Blinds v)Shower Curtains vi)Tracks including fitting The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products to all NHS Scotland Health Boards throughout Scotland.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427318
    Curtains & Blinds - National Services Scotland(NSS)acting through its division, National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement on behalf of itself and on behalf of all entities within NHS Scotland("Boards")to procure a service which will provide all Curtains & Blinds to all Boards("Purchasing Entities")at each of their sites. The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor(s) to provide Curtains & Blinds including but not limited to the following: i)Disposable Cubicle Curtains ii)Cubicle Curtains iii)Vertical Blinds iv)Roller Blinds v)Shower Curtains vi)Tracks including fitting The contractor must be able to supply the full range of products to all NHS Scotland Health Boards throughout Scotland.

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