Planning

Vaccine Refrigeration and Transportation

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

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Planning

14 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is initiating a procurement process for the contract titled "Vaccine Refrigeration and Transportation." This procurement falls under the health industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. Currently at the planning stage, the expected value of the contract is £400,000, and it involves the supply of pharmacy refrigerators and vaccine porter/carrier systems, ensuring temperature control between +2°C to +8°C. Interested parties should note the upcoming deadline for the submission of related documentation by 17:00 BST on 23 April 2021, with further notices anticipated on 14 May 2021, paving the way towards formal tendering in subsequent phases.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical refrigeration equipment and temperature-controlled transport solutions. Companies specialising in healthcare logistics, medical devices, and electrical equipment that meet specific regulatory standards will find themselves well-positioned to bid for the contract. Additionally, firms able to demonstrate compliance with relevant quality and environmental management systems will likely enhance their competitiveness in this tender process. The successful bidders will be responsible for the full delivery, installation, and maintenance of the refrigeration solutions, which can lead to long-term partnerships within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Vaccine Refrigeration and Transportation

Notice Description

Supply of Pharmacy Refrigerators for temperature control range +2degC to +8degC Supply of Vaccine Porter/Carrier

Lot Information

Clinical Refrigeration Equipment

The supply, delivery, installation and commissioning with warranty, service and maintenance of pharmacy refrigeration equipment (temp range +2degC to +8degC).

Options: Option for listing Additional/supplementary items within this category will be given i.e. data loggers.

Vaccine Porter/Carrier System

Supply of Vaccine Porter/Carrier system with temperature control validation. Range of sizes to support various settings from care home/residential to mass immunisation clinics.

Options: Option to list additional/supplementary items that support product category will be permitted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000650573
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412073
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
14 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
George Futcher
Contact Email
george.futcher@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7798870171

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

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