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NP48318 Emergency Planning Storage & Distribution

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services) Scotland conducted a procurement procedure for the public contract titled "NP48318 Emergency Planning Storage & Distribution" in the services industry category. The tender involved the Storage, Distribution, and Recycling of Emergency Planning Stockpiles for NHS Scotland. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, due to modifications required during the Covid-19 pandemic. The buying organisation, located in Edinburgh, UK, entered the award stage on November 1, 2023, with a tender initiation type of "tender". The contract involved multiple lots covering various products such as antibiotics, pandemic influenza antivirals, and critical care/ITU stockpile items.

The tender awarded contracts to The TPS Healthcare Group Ltd for the Storage and Distribution of various medical supplies. This opportunity can benefit businesses that specialise in healthcare logistics, storage, and distribution services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in medical supply chain management would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process, which recently concluded, offers growth prospects for businesses operating in the healthcare sector, particularly those capable of handling the storage, distribution, and recycling of medical stockpiles. The active contracts present revenue opportunities, with values ranging from thousands to hundreds of thousands of pounds, signed on November 1, 2023.

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Notice Title

NP48318 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, Distribution and Recycling of Antibiotics and IV Fluids

This Lot is for the Storage, Distribution and Recycling of Antibiotics and IV Fluids Stockpiles on behalf of NHS Scotland This lot consists of approximately 400 pallets that require to be stored in an ambient temperature environment. The products in this lot are recycled into the secondary care business as usual supply chain based on expiry dates and forecasted demand.

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.

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 1,100 pallets of ambient medicines and consumables that are stockpiled in the event of a Pandemic Influenza outbreak. Distribution is required to pre-defined NHS Scotland sites in the event of stockpile deployment and there is 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 CRRT Medicines

This lot is for the Storage, Distribution and Recycling of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Medicines on behalf of NHS Scotland. This lot consists of approximately 4 pallets which require to be held at ambient temperature and products are recycled into the secondary care business as usual supply chain based on expiry dates and forecasted demand.

Storage, Distribution and Recycling of the Critical Care/ITU Stockpile

This Lot is for the Storage, Distribution and Recycling of the Critical Care/ITU Stockpile on behalf of NHS Scotland. This lot consists of approximately 90 pallets requiring ambient temperature storage, approximately 23 requiring secure Controlled Drug storage and 7 requiring cold storage. Products in this lot are recycled into the secondary care business as usual supply chain based on expiry dates and forecasted demand.

Procurement Information

This VEAT Notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic and associated recovery, to maintain supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000748266
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491718
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£563,999 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20232 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 ("NSS")) SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Scott Cowan
Contact Email
scott.cowan@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7814369247

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

THE TPS HEALTHCARE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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