Award

Defibrillators

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

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Award

13 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, has completed the public procurement process for a contract titled "Defibrillators" within the health industry category. This procurement, which falls under the open procedure method, involves the supply of external defibrillator devices, including consumables, accessories, and maintenance for both pre-hospital and hospital use. The procurement process reached the award stage on 13th February 2025, with contracts signed on 11th February 2025 covering various lots including automatic external defibrillators, defibrillators with manual override capability, and consumables. The overall contract value totals £5,000,000, with deliveries primarily across the UKM region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the healthcare equipment and medical devices sector, particularly those specialising in life-saving equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as large-scale suppliers within this industry, are well-suited to participate. Successful suppliers include firms like Cardiac Services, Mindray (UK) Limited, and Health-Care Equipment & Supplies Co Ltd. Businesses can leverage this procurement to not only secure substantial contracts but also to reinforce their presence and credibility in the growing market for advanced medical equipment, thereby driving further business growth and development.

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Notice Title

Defibrillators

Notice Description

The contract covers the supply of external defibrillator devices, including consumables, accessories and maintenance for use in both pre-hospital and hospital environments.

Lot Information

Automatic External Defibrillators

Public Use AED (Portable Automatic External Defibrillator) for use in public spaces such as offices and reception areas. First Responder AED for occasional to frequent use in outside environments or hospital use by trained personnel. Both devices should be fully automated with no manual override function. Successful suppliers in this Lot have their consumables for the devices included here.

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

Automated External Defibrillator with manual override capability. Defibrillator with manual and AED capabilities - Monitor and Recorder. Successful suppliers in this Lot have their consumables for the devices included here.

Consumables (3rd party pads)

Adult pads. Paediatric Pads. CPR Electrodes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790355
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523826
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 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 SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cameron.wright@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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
11
Supplier Names

APC CARDIOVASCULAR

CARDIAC SERVICES

FANNIN

HEALTH-CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

MINDRAY (UK

NIHON KOHDEN

ORTUS TECHNOLOGY

RELIANCE MEDICAL

SP SERVICES (UK

STRYKER

ZOLL MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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