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08 Oct 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is inviting tenders for the provision of defibrillators and related consumables. The tender, ID NP15524, falls under the health industry category and is aimed at supplying Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) for public use, first responders, and those with manual override capabilities to various NHS Scotland locations. The procurement process is currently in the "tender" stage, with an open procedure method, and bids must be electronically submitted by 12:00 on 7th November 2024. The contract, valued at £15,000,000, is part of a framework agreement and includes a bid validity period of 90 days.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers of medical devices, particularly those specialising in defibrillators and related accessories, to expand their business. Companies with strong financial standings and the ability to meet regulatory requirements such as CE marking and ISO 13485 certification are well-suited to compete. The contract also includes community benefits, encouraging bidders to contribute to local initiatives such as Community Access Defibrillators, CPR training, and employment opportunities. Overall, this procurement can drive both business growth and community health advancements.

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Notice Title

Defibrillators

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Defibrillators: Automatic External Defibrillators including Public Use and First Responder, Automated External Defibrillators with manual override capability and Defibrillator with manual and AED capabilities - Monitor and Recorder and Consumables including Adult pads, Paediatric pads and CPR electrodes 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 or 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, together with independent contractors to NHS Scotland such as dentists, general medical practitioners, pharmacists, opticians etc. and all other bodies governed by Public Law in Scotland.

Lot Information

Automated External Defibrillators including Public Use and First Responder

The scope of this Lots is the provision of Automated External Defibrillators Including Public Use and First Responder with Accessories, Consumables and Maintenance.

Automated External Defibrillators with manual override capability and Defibrillator with manual and AED capabilities - Monitor and Recorder

The scope of this lot is the provision of Automated External Defibrillators with manual override capability and Defibrillators with manual and AED capabilities - Monitor and Recorder(Including Accessories, Consumables and Maintenance)

Consumables

The scope of this Lot is the provision of Consumables (3rd party pads) including Adult Pads, Paediatric Pads and CPR Electrodes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000777230
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515727
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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=OCT515727
    Defibrillators - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Defibrillators: Automatic External Defibrillators including Public Use and First Responder, Automated External Defibrillators with manual override capability and Defibrillator with manual and AED capabilities - Monitor and Recorder and Consumables including Adult pads, Paediatric pads and CPR electrodes 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 or 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, together with independent contractors to NHS Scotland such as dentists, general medical practitioners, pharmacists, opticians etc. and all other bodies governed by Public Law in Scotland.

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