Award

NSSCOVID-19 -300 FFP Face Fit Testing Service

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

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Award

20 Apr 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender, titled "NSSCOVID-19 -300 FFP Face Fit Testing Service," is aimed at acquiring essential services to meet the face fit testing requirements for FFP3 respirator masks, crucial for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This procurement is classified under the goods category, and it follows an open procedure, which allows any qualified supplier to submit a bid. The award for this contract was officially made on March 8, 2021, with a total contract value of £3,600,000. The procurement process is now marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of personal protective equipment and related services, especially those capable of delivering specialised fit testing services. Businesses that possess the necessary capabilities and expertise in health and safety compliance, particularly those familiar with healthcare sector regulations, should consider competing for this contract. This could also benefit large organisations like ARCO, which have the capacity to meet the demands of the NHS Scotland during ongoing health challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -300 FFP Face Fit Testing Service

Notice Description

to meet this level of Face Fit Testing of the FFP3 respirator masks are a required element of the specialised PPE for Healthcare Workers for maintaining the droplet precautions needed for COVID-19.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This call-off contract has been let by the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the demands of Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000651312
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412504
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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