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title: "NSSCOVID-19 -291 Drums for use in Lighthouse Labs and Hubs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a6f3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-04-16"
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# NSSCOVID-19 -291 Drums for use in Lighthouse Labs and Hubs

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a6f3

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NHS NSS), has completed a procurement process for the supply of "Drums for use in Lighthouse Labs and Hubs", classified under goods and specifically waste drums (CPV code 44616200). Located in Edinburgh, UK, this contract was initiated due to the urgent demands stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure, allowing for direct award without prior call for competition, and it has been confirmed as complete with a total contract value of £660,000, signed on 1 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the waste management and laboratory supply sectors, particularly those capable of providing storage solutions for hazardous waste. Companies with experience in producing compliant waste containers or similar products, as well as those possessing a strong logistical capability to meet urgent delivery requirements, would be well-positioned to compete in future similar procurements. The recent shift towards expedited procurement processes also suggests an increasing demand for responsive suppliers in the healthcare domain.

## Notice

The provision of drums for storage of hazardous waste on Health Board Lighthouse and Hub Lab sites prior to being uplifted for disposal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic. This award has been approved for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority in line with Regulation 33(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

### Procurement Information

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008066-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £660,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIBRE DRUMS LTD / FDL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
- 44616200 - Waste drums

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008066-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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