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title: "Enteral Feeding Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03bf39"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03bf39.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2023-04-17"
---

# Enteral Feeding Products

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bf39

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, is planning a tender for the renewal of a national framework for the supply of Enteral Feeding Products. This includes products such as Enteral Syringes, Nasal Tube Retainers, pH Paper, Feeding Tubes & Accessories. The total value of the contract is expected to be up to GBP 2.2m excluding VAT. The tender has been initiated under the goods category with a focus on the healthcare industry. The anticipated future notice date for this opportunity is 17th August 2023.

This procurement process by NHS National Services Scotland presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying Enteral Feeding Products to NHS Scotland. Companies providing medical devices, healthcare products, and related services are well-suited to compete for the tender. Businesses interested in the healthcare industry, particularly those offering innovative solutions in enteral feeding, should consider participating in this planned procurement process to potentially secure a part of the contract value.

## Notice

Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Enteral Feeding Products covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC or direct to Health boards. It is expected that the annual value across all the lots will not exceed GBP 2.2m excluding VAT. Please note that the following Lot configuration is for information purposes only and is subject to change.

### Lot Information

Enteral Syringes Single Use

We require Single Use Purple Enteral Syringe for use in a wide range of NHSS and Community settings. One of the primary functions of a Enteral Syringe to safely delivery nourishment, medications and fluids in an Acute and Community environment.

Enteral Syringes Reusable

We require Reusable Purple Enteral Syringe mainly used in a community setting. One of the primary functions of a Enteral Syringe to safely delivery nourishment, medications and fluids in an Acute and Community environment

Nasal Tube Retainer

We require a Nasal Tube Retainer that may be fitted to a wide range of patients in differing environments across all Health Boards, with the nasal feeding tubes being supplied by a range of different suppliers. The nasal tube retaining device shall minimise the chance of patient discomfort while maximising the retention of the nasal tube in the fitted position, and should securely hold the nasal tube to the patient. The tube retaining device should minimise the opportunity for removal other than that by the patient's carer. The retaining device should support ease of application with minimal discomfort to the patient and maximise the chance of first time completion of the fitting process. Once fitted the tube retaining device shall minimise the chance of interference with the designed application of the secured nasal tube.

pH Paper and Accessories

We require PH Paper which used for the determination of human gastric aspirate from patients in the Acute and Community Environment.

Feeding Tubes & Accessories

We require a range of Enteral Feeding Tubes and accessories constructed to maximise ease of insertion and minimise risk to patients. The products will be used across acute and home environment by suitable trained personnel to provide short-term and long-term enteral feeding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010979-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141310 - Syringes
- 33692300 - Enteral feeds

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 14:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010979-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728640
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=728640
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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