---
title: "Shrink Wrap and Boxes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d857"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d857.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2023-10-20"
---

# Shrink Wrap and Boxes

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d857

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) has completed the procurement process for "Shrink Wrap and Boxes" under the goods category. The contract is intended for the provision of shrink wrap and boxes for the National Distribution Service (NDS) to distribute consumable stock, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and medical equipment. The tender had an award criteria based on both quality (30%) and price (70%). Maxpack, a supplier, has been awarded the contract with a value of £182,400. The contract was signed on 10th October 2023.

This tender by NHS National Services Scotland offers opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of packaging materials. Suppliers capable of providing shrink wrap, boxes, and related services in Scotland can compete for future orders. The procurement process was conducted openly, fulfilling requirements under the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement. The buyer, NSS, has a clear focus on ensuring timely delivery and quality specifications for packaging materials crucial for efficient healthcare stock distribution operations.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of shrink wrap and boxes required in the National Distribution Service (NDS) for distributing consumable stock, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and resilience medical equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of shrink wrap and boxes required in the National Distribution Service (NDS) for distributing consumable stock, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and resilience medical equipment. In order to despatch and transport these goods, stock is packed in cages or on pallets. The palletised stock requires to be secured with shrink wrap. Boxes are also required to hold and transport PPE across Scotland. It is essential that boxes and shrink wrap are delivered on time, in full and to the required specification to allow the operations teams to deliver stock to end users. The successful tenderer will be awarded the Framework Agreement and orders will be placed with them as and when shrink wrap and/or boxes are required by stakeholders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031066-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £560,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £182,400 |

## 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 | MAXPACK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44617000 - Boxes

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2023 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031066-2023
- 21 Jun 2023 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017703-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736174
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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