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Single Use Endoscopes for use with AView Monitor

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

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16 Apr 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), recently completed the procurement process for the supply of Ambu single-use disposable endoscopes (aScope) for exclusive use with Ambu monitor equipment (aView). The contract, awarded to Ambu Ltd, is valued at £200,000 and includes delivery to the National Distribution Centre in Larkhall, Scotland. The procurement stage was in the 'Award' phase as of 16 April 2025. This contract falls under the healthcare industry category and was carried out using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, as per Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract is part of a framework agreement aimed at maintaining the supply of essential endoscopy equipment for NHS Scotland and its associated bodies.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production and distribution of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in disposable medical devices. Suppliers with expertise in healthcare products and an ability to adapt to the statutory requirements and regulations of public health procurement would find this tender particularly advantageous. Additionally, businesses that can ensure continuity of supply and offer competitive pricing stand to benefit significantly, given the emphasis on maintaining reliable delivery chains to the Scottish health and social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Single Use Endoscopes for use with AView Monitor

Notice Description

Procurement for supply of Ambu Single-use disposable endoscopes (aScope) for exclusive use with Ambu monitor equipment (aView).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement for supply of Ambu Disposable endoscopes (aScope) for exclusive use with Ambu monitor equipment (aView) to the National Distribution Centre, Larkhall ML9 2QX 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 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities') where applicable Main Products are as follows: ASCOPE 4 SLIM 3.8/1.2 FLEXIBLE SINGLE USE ASCOPE 4 REG 5.0/2.2 FLEXIBLE SINGLE USE ASCOPE 4 LARGE 5.8/2.8 FLEXIBLE SINGLE USE ASCOPE 4 RHINOLARYNGO SLIM SINGLE USE ASCOPE 4 CYSTO REVERSE DEFLECTION

Procurement Information

This VEAT Notice is to advise of the need for modification to meet the demand of the Scottish health and Social Care sector while the Framework is merged with NP103_25 Flexible Video Endoscopy Consumables, 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796588
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528530
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33168100 - Endoscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ambu Ltd

Further Information

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