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09 Aug 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Enteral Feeding Products" tender is being conducted by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) in Edinburgh, UK. The tender stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 11th September 2023. This procurement opportunity falls under the "Health" industry category and is valued at £10,500,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions.

This tender for Enteral Feeding Products presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in supply and delivery within the healthcare sector. Businesses that offer high-quality healthcare products, particularly in enteral feeding equipment, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The products required include a variety of feeding tubes, syringes, accessories, and innovative solutions. Participating in this tender could lead to establishing long-term partnerships with NHS Scotland Health Boards and specialised healthcare authorities across Scotland.

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Notice Title

Enteral Feeding Products

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Enteral Syringes, Feeding Tubes and Accessories on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').

Lot Information

Nasal Tube Retainers

We are require a Single Use Nasal Tube Retainer that may be fitted to a wide range of patients in differing environments across all Health Boards, with the nasal feeding tubes being supplied by a range of different suppliers. The nasal tube retaining device shall minimise the chance of patient discomfort while maximising the retention of the nasal tube in the fitted position, and should securely hold the nasal tube to the patient. The tube retaining device should minimise the opportunity for removal other than that by the patients carer. The retaining device should support ease of application with minimal discomfort to the patient and maximise the chance of first time completion of the fitting process. Once fitted the tube retaining device shall minimise the chance of interference with the designed application of the secured nasal tube.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

pH Indicator Strips & Readers

We require pH Paper which is used for the determination of human gastric aspirate from patients in the Acute and Community Environment, the PH Paper should minimises the risk of false readings in the event of the tube being contaminated and must be supplied in a reading scale of 0.5. We also require pH Readers that operate based on the pH paper provided, which can be used by Health Boards in cases of unclear or subjective manual readings.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Feeding Tubes & Accessories

Each of the following products should be constructed to maximise ease of insertion and minimise risk to patients. During the product life cycle it should support efficient and effective operation in the variety of scenarios and user skills likely to be encountered. 5.1 We require a Long Term Nasogastric Feeding tube that is inserted by suitably trained personnel 5.2 We require an Infant Feeding Tube that is inserted by suitable trained personnel 5.3 We require a Low Profile Balloon Button that is inserted by suitably trained personnel 5.4 We require a Low Profile Balloon Button Kit which may be used for replacing or inserting a Balloon Button by suitably trained personnel 5.5 We require a Balloon Gastrostomy Tube Kit which may be used for replacing or inserting a Balloon Gastrostomy Tube by suitably trained personnel 5.6 We require a Balloon Gastrostomy Tube that is inserted by suitably trained personnel 5.7 We require a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Kit (PEG) that is inserted by suitably trained personnel 5.8 We require a Jejunostomy Tube that is inserted by suitably trained personnel 5.9 We require a Nasojejunal Tube that is inserted by suitably trained personnel 5.10 We require an Extension Set that connects to a low profile device

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Single Use Enteral Syringes

We require a single-use purple Enteral Syringe mainly used in a community setting. One of the primary functions of an Enteral Syringe is to safely delivery nourishment, medications and fluids in an Acute and Community environment.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Reusable Enteral Syringes

We require a reusable purple Enteral Syringe mainly used in a community setting. One of the primary functions of an Enteral Syringe to safely delivery nourishment, medications and fluids in an Acute and Community environment.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Innovation Lot

Innovation Lot for the inclusion of products that are not available at the time of tender, which can be added to a non-scored Lot throughout the duration of the framework. This Lot is exclusively reserved for products that do not fall under the remit of any of the five other Lots, yet still relevant to the overall framework.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000733889
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485550
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33141310 - Syringes

33692300 - Enteral feeds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,725,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485550
    Enteral Feeding Products - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Enteral Syringes, Feeding Tubes and Accessories on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities').

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