{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0528f8-2025-10-30T13:35:40Z", "date": "2025-10-30T13:35:40Z", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0528f8", "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 Orthotic Consumables ('Products') 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 Join Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities'), where applicable and Scottish Hospices. The estimated values referred to in Section II.1.5 and 11.2.6 covers the 48 months contract duration as there are no extension options. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30415. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (SC Ref:813581)", "initiationType": "tender", "tender": { "id": "NP68725", "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" }, "title": "Orthotic Consumables", "status": "active", "classification": { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "33140000", "description": "Medical consumables" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "goods", "description": "Orthotic support products to be used in bed to reduce pressure. Body support products to provide support out of bed.", "value": { "amount": 1600000, "currency": "GBP" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "title": "Non-Ambulatory", "description": "Supply of bed mounted inflated pressure redistribution products. Must be manufactured from a cleanable material. We envisage awarding to 3 suppliers in this lot as a multi supplier unranked award.", "status": "active", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Sustainability: net zero climate targeting", "type": "quality", "description": "10" }, { "name": "Quality", "type": "quality", "description": "20" }, { "type": "price", "description": "70" } ] }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 1440 }, "hasRenewal": false, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "allowed", "electronicCataloguePolicy": "required" }, "hasOptions": false }, { "id": "2", "title": "Full Ambulatory", "description": "Supply of special footwear which will remove pressure from the heal when walking and aid stability of the user. The Authority envisage awarding 3 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.", "status": "active", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Sustainability: net zero climate targeting", "type": "quality", "description": "10" }, { "name": "Quality", "type": "quality", "description": "20" }, { "type": "price", "description": "70" } ] }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 1440 }, "hasRenewal": false, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "allowed", "electronicCataloguePolicy": "required" }, "hasOptions": false }, { "id": "3", "title": "Gripper Socks", "description": "specialist socks to help patients maintain their footing who are classed as being as rick of falling. To be provided with grips on both sides. The Authority envisage awarding 3 supplier to this lot as a Multi Supplier Ranked award.", "status": "active", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Sustainability: net zero climate targeting", "type": "quality", "description": "10" }, { "name": "Quality", "type": "quality", "description": "20" }, { "type": "price", "description": "70" } ] }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 1440 }, "hasRenewal": false, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "allowed", "electronicCataloguePolicy": "required" }, "hasOptions": false }, { "id": "4", "title": "Walker Footwear", "description": "footwear which can provide a degree of immobilisation and support following soft tissue injuries, are also suitable for some fractures. The Authority envisage awarding 3 supplier to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.", "status": "active", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Sustainability: net zero climate targeting", "type": "quality", "description": "10" }, { "name": "Quality", "type": "quality", "description": "20" }, { "type": "price", "description": "70" } ] }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 1440 }, "hasRenewal": false, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "allowed" }, "hasOptions": false }, { "id": "5", "title": "Knee Braces", "description": "Knee Braces To provide a support of the knee for arthritis, sprains and instability of the knee. The Authority envisage awarding 3 supplier to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Award.", "status": "active", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Sustainability: net zero climate targeting", "type": "quality", "description": "10" }, { "name": "Quality", "type": "quality", "description": "20" }, { "type": "price", "description": "70" } ] }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 1440 }, "hasRenewal": false, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "allowed", "electronicCataloguePolicy": "required" }, "hasOptions": false }, { "id": "6", "title": "Upper Body & Arm Supports", "description": "to include but not limited to. Upper Body & Arm Supports, Tennis Elbow Support and Cervical Collar. The Authority envisage awarding 3 suppliers in this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Sustainability: net zero climate targeting", "type": "quality", "description": "10" }, { "name": "Quality", "type": "quality", "description": "20" }, { "type": "price", "description": "70" } ] }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 1440 }, "hasRenewal": false, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "allowed", "electronicCataloguePolicy": "required" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" } ], "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "33141700", "description": "Orthopaedic supplies" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM" }, { "region": "UKM" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "18832000", "description": "Special footwear" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM" }, { "region": "UKM" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "18317000", "description": "Socks" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM" }, { "region": "UKM" } ], "relatedLot": "3" }, { "id": "4", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "33141740", "description": "Orthopaedic footwear" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM" }, { "region": "UKM" } ], "relatedLot": "4" }, { "id": "5", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "33141700", "description": "Orthopaedic supplies" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM" }, { "region": "UKM" } ], "relatedLot": "5" }, { "id": "6", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "33140000", "description": "Medical consumables" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "33000000", "description": "Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "33141760", "description": "Splints" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM" } ], "relatedLot": "6" } ], "communication": { "futureNoticeDate": "2025-09-19T00:00:00+01:00" }, "coveredBy": [ "GPA" ], "submissionMethod": [ "electronicSubmission" ], "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk", "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "suitability", "description": "Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.", "appliesTo": [ "supplier" ] } ] }, "documents": [ { "id": "economic", "documentType": "economicSelectionCriteria" }, { "id": "technical", "documentType": "technicalSelectionCriteria" } ], "contractTerms": { "performanceTerms": "Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents", "hasElectronicOrdering": true, "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed", "hasElectronicPayment": true }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure", "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "maximumParticipants": 18 } }, "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-12-01T12:00:00Z" }, "submissionTerms": { "languages": [ "en" ], "bidValidityPeriod": { "durationInDays": 90 } }, "awardPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-12-01T12:00:00Z" }, "bidOpening": { "date": "2025-12-01T12:00:00Z" }, "hasRecurrence": false, "reviewDetails": "Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: The Authority will notify economic operators who submitted a tender or (where no deselection notification has previously been made) applied to be selected to tender, of its decision to award the framework agreement which notification will contain among other information, a summary of the reasons why the economic operators was unsuccessful. The notification will incorporate a 'standstill period' of a minimum of 10 clear calendar days (or a minimum of 15 if the communication method used is not electronic) between the date on which the Authority dispatches the notice(s) and the date on which the Authority proposes to conclude the relevant framework agreement. The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority during the standstill period will automatically continue the prohibition on entering into the framework agreement until the court proceedings are determined, discontinued or disposed of, or the court, by interim order, brings to an end the prohibition. The remedies that may be awarded by the courts before the framework agreement has been entered into include the setting aside of the decision to award the framework agreement to the winning tenderer(s). The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the framework agreement has been entered into will not affect the framework agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise, the remedies that may be awarded by the courts where the framework agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages." }, "parties": [ { "id": "GB-FTS-115937", "name": "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)", "identifier": { "legalName": "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "1 South Gyle Crescent", "locality": "Edinburgh", "region": "UKM", "postalCode": "EH12 9EB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "Matt Thomas", "telephone": "+44 1312756000", "email": "matt.thomas@nhs.scot", "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk" }, "roles": [ "buyer", "centralPurchasingBody" ], "details": { "url": "http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics", "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883", "classifications": [ { "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE", "id": "BODY_PUBLIC", "description": "Body governed by public law" }, { "scheme": "COFOG", "id": "07", "description": "Health" } ] } }, { "id": "GB-FTS-5598", "name": "Edinburgh Sheriff Court", "identifier": { "legalName": "Edinburgh Sheriff Court" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "27 Chambers Street", "locality": "Edinburgh", "postalCode": "EH11LB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "roles": [ "reviewBody" ] } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-FTS-115937", "name": "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)" }, "links": [ { "rel": "canonical", "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813581" } ], "language": "en" }