Planning

NP48323 Emergency Planning Storage & Distribution

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

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Planning

12 May 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, based in Edinburgh, UK, is planning a tender for 'NP48323 Emergency Planning Storage & Distribution' in the Health industry category. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 30th June 2023. The tender involves the storage, distribution, and sometimes recycling of Emergency Planning Stockpiles for NHS Scotland.

This tender by NHS National Services Scotland presents opportunities for businesses involved in storage, distribution, and recycling services, especially in the healthcare sector. Companies with experience in managing emergency stockpiles, such as pharmaceutical distributors and logistics providers, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process allows for potential growth opportunities for businesses that can meet the specific requirements outlined for each lot, such as handling pandemic influenza antivirals, antibiotics, IV fluids, and CBRN agents.

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Notice Title

NP48323 Emergency Planning Storage & Distribution

Notice Description

A Public Contract for the storage, distribution and in some cases, recycling of Emergency Planning Stockpiles for NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Storage and Distribution of Pandemic Influenza Antivirals

This Lot is for the Storage and Distribution of Pandemic Influenza Antivirals (PIPP) on behalf of NHS Scotland. This lot consists of approximately 1,200 pallets of ambient medicines and consumables that are stockpiled in the event of a Pandemic Influenza outbreak. Distribution would be required to pre-defined NHS Scotland sites in the event of stockpile deployment and there may be a requirement for pre-loading remote sites with stock throughout the duration of the Contract in line with product expiry dates.

Storage, Distribution and Recycling of Antibiotics, IV Fluids and Critical Care/ITU Stockpile

This Lot is for the Storage, Distribution and Recycling of Antibiotics, IV Fluids and Critical Care/ITU Stockpile on behalf of NHS Scotland. The supply of Goods in this Lot will be required to be recycled into all health boards across NHS Scotland, full details of which will be disclosed in the final Invitation to Tender document. This lot consists of approximately 600 pallets with around 30 requiring secure Controlled Drug storage, 3 requiring cold storage and the remaining ambient.

Storage and Distribution of CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) agents

This Lot is for the Storage and Distribution of CBRN agents on behalf of NHS Scotland. This Lot consists of approximately 80 pallets of ambient medicines and consumables and 1 pallet that requires cold storage that are stockpiled in the event of a CBRN event. Distribution would be required to pre-defined NHS Scotland sites in the event of stockpile deployment and there may be a requirement for pre-loading remote sites with stock throughout the duration of the contract in line with product expiry dates. Please note there is a clause in this Lot that the Contractor must be able to deliver to all mainland health boards within 5 hours.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000731720
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478279
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2023Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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