Planning

NP80325 Paper Products

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

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Planning

12 Aug 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is initiating a procurement process titled "NP80325 Paper Products" under the health category. This planned procurement involves the supply of various paper products such as hand towels, toilet tissue, and couch rolls for distribution across NHS Scotland's health boards. The procurement is in the planning stage and the process initiation date is marked as 12th August 2024. The procurement method will likely follow the guidelines provided under the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024 with the industry's classification under CPV 33760000. Interested parties should note a key deadline of 26th August 2024 by 12pm for the submission of initial expressions of interest and required documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in paper products, particularly those with the capability to provide consumables compatible with existing NHS dispensers, primarily of the Kimberly Clark brand. Additionally, manufacturers and suppliers of dispensing systems are encouraged to participate, especially if they can offer replacements or new installations for NHS facilities. The procurement value is projected at £9.9 million, presenting a lucrative prospect for suppliers with the capacity to meet these extensive demands and thus fostering potential business growth through a stable, large-scale public sector contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP80325 Paper Products

Notice Description

Commencement of a new procurement process for the supply of paper products (including but not limited to - hand towels, toilet tissue, couch rolls). These will be supplied by our National Distribution Service supporting all health boards (including special boards ) within NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Wipes

Couch roll, Disposable cloths, Facial tissues, Personal care wipes, cleaning wipes.

Lot 2 - Toilet Tissue

Folded toilet tissue, Toilet roll, Jumbo toilet roll

Lot 3 - Paper Hand Towels

Paper hand towels

Lot 4 - Rolled Hand Towel

Rolled hand towel

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000774939
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511860
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141118 - Wipes

33711430 - Disposable personal wipes

33760000 - Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes

33761000 - Toilet paper

33763000 - Paper hand towels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Oct 2024Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Josh Foggo
Contact Email
josh.foggo@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7855060653

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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