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title: "Decontamination Equipment & Associated Maintenance"
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# Decontamination Equipment & Associated Maintenance

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c825

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a procurement process titled "Decontamination Equipment & Associated Maintenance". This tender is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on decontamination equipment, and is located within the NHS Scotland jurisdiction. Currently, the procurement stage is at the planning phase. The submission deadline is set for 12 October 2021, with the award period commencing on the same date. The tender encompasses the supply, installation, and commissioning of various decontamination equipment including washers, sterilizers, and reverse osmosis systems, alongside associated maintenance and consumables.

Opportunities arising from this tender are particularly advantageous for businesses in the medical equipment and healthcare services sectors, especially those capable of supplying or maintaining decontamination solutions. Companies providing technical support and training as part of their offerings will be well-suited to compete, given the requirement for bidders to demonstrate both technical viability and support capabilities. With a total value estimated at £5,000,000, this is a significant contract that could support business growth through sustained partnerships with NHS Scotland health boards.

## Notice

The supply, Installation and Commissioning of Decontamination Equipment for use in Central Decontamination Units (CDU), Endoscopy Decontamination Units (EDU), Local Decontamination Units (LDU) and Laboratories including: Sterilisers, Washer Disinfectors, Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment, Endoscope Storage and Drying Cabinets, together with associated Maintenance/Testing, Accessories and Consumables for each Lot.

### Lot Information

Non-Invasive Ultrasound Probe Disinfectors

To provide BS EN ISO 14937 compliant equipment capable of Disinfecting Endocavity (Transvaginal and Transrectal Ultrasound) Probes. The requirement also includes associated Installation and Commission to single or multiple sites across NHS Scotland together with associated Maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 2 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) Sterilisers - Type N and Type B

To provide, install and commission BS EN 13060/SHTM 2010/SHTM 01-05 compliant LDU steam sterilising equipment (Type N, B and S) to single or multiple LDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' LDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 3 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Washers - e.g Single Chamber, Multi Chamber, and Trolley Washers

To provide, install and commission BS EN ISO 15883/SHTM 01-01 (Part D) compliant CDU Washer Disinfectors to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 7 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Sterilisers - e.g. Steam (inc generation) and Vapour

To provide, install and commission BS EN 285/SHTM 01-01 (Part C) compliant CDU steam sterilising equipment to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 8 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Low Temperature Sterilisers

To provide, install and commission BS EN 17180/SHTM 01-01 (Part E) compliant CDU low temperature sterilising equipment to single or multiple CDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' CDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 3 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) Endoscopy Washer Disinfectors

To provide, install and commission BS EN ISO 15883/SHTM 2030 compliant EDU Endoscope Washer Disinfectors to single or multiple EDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' EDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Should there be a requirement for EDU Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment as part of any order for EDU EWDs,the Endoscope Washer Disinfector supplier would be expected to take the role of prime contractor and ensure any RO installation meets the requirements described in BS EN ISO 15883. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 8 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) - Controlled Environment Storage Cabinet/Systems for Endoscopes

To provide a compliant EDU Storage and Drying Cabinets and Endoscopy Storage System including associated Installation and Commission to single or multiple EDUs across NHS Scotland together with associated Maintenance of the equipment, accessories and consumables. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' EDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 8 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Reverse Osmosis

To provide a compliant Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment and associated Installation and Commission to CDUs and EDUs across NHS Scotland together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Supply of EDU Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment is expected only to be as part of a wider EDU WD design and installation where the Endoscope Washer supplier would be expected to take the role of prime contractor. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 10 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) Washer - e.g. Benchtop, under-bench, free standing and pass through

To provide, install and commission BS EN ISO 15883/SHTM 01-05/SHTM 2030 compliant LDU Washer Disinfectors to single or multiple LDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' LDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 3 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

Laboratory Sterilisers

To provide, install and commission BS 2646/SHTM 01-02 (Part C) compliant steam sterilising equipment to single or multiple laboratories across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' facilities and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training. Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 3 economic operators.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extension periods, both consisting of twelve (12) months may be utilised by the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003347-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## 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 | 18 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS (UK; BELIMED; BMM WESTON; CANTEL (UK; ESCHMANN TECHNOLOGIES; GETINGE LTD (MAQUET; IM-MED; LTE SCIENTIFIC; MMM MEDICAL EQUIPMENT; NANOSONICS EUROPE; OLYMPUS KEYMED; PARTNERS FOR ENDOSCOPY; PEACOCKS SURGICAL AND MEDICAL; STERIS SOLUTIONS; THE DENTAL DIRECTORY; VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES; WASSENBURG; WHITEWATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2022 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003347-2022
- 8 Sep 2021 at 07:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022219-2021
- 15 Jul 2021 at 08:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016563-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343Asub-contractclausehasbeenincludedinthiscontract.Formoreinformationsee:http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363Communitybenefitsareincludedinthisrequirement.Formoreinformationsee:http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361Asummaryoftheexpectedcommunitybenefitshasbeenprovidedasfollows:PotentialFrameworkParticipantswillberequestedtoprovidedetailsofanycommunitybenefitsthatwillresultfromtheirorganisationbeingawardedtotheFramework.(SCRef:679924)
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000663302
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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