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title: "Enteral Feeding Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ee29"
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buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2024-01-18"
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# Enteral Feeding Products

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ee29

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, is procuring Enteral Feeding Products through a national framework for NHS Scotland. The tender includes items such as single-use syringes, feeding tubes, and accessories. The procurement stage is active, with a total value of £10,500,000. The main procurement category is goods, and the tender deadline is September 11, 2023. The buyer is utilizing an open procedure

This tender for Enteral Feeding Products presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of medical equipment and healthcare products. Companies specialising in manufacturing and supplying enteral feeding items are well-suited to compete. The award criteria focus on quality, supply chain resilience, functional characteristics, and price. The tender offers a chance for suppliers to engage with NHS Scotland and contribute to the healthcare sector with innovative solutions.

## Notice

National Framework for the supply of Enteral Feeding Products to NHS Scotland either via the NDS or direct to Health Boards

### Lot Information

Nasal Tube Retainer

We require a Single Use 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.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

pH Indicator Strips and Readers

We require a pH Indicator Strip which is used for the determination of human gastric aspirate from patients. The pH Indicator Strip should minimise the risk of false readings in the event of the tube being contaminated and must be supplied in a reading scale of 0.5. We also require a pH Reader that operates based on the pH paper provided, which can be used in cases of unclear or subjective manual readings. Please note a pH reader is not a mandatory product and therefore will not be scored or evaluated.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Feeding Tubes & Accessories

We require a range of enteral feeding tubes and accessories. Each product should be constructed to maximise ease of insertion and minimise risk to patients. During the product life cycle it should support efficient and effective operation in the variety of scenarios and user skills likely to be encountered.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Single Use Enteral Syringes

We require a Single Use Enteral Syringe for use across NHS Scotland that is capable of complying with ENFit Standard ISO80369-3. Syringes must be Purple. Sizes: 1ml,2.5ml/3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 30ml and 60ml. Single use , sterile , Latex-free.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Reusable Enteral Syringes

We require a Reusable Enteral Syringe for use across NHS Scotland. Syringes must be capable of complying with ENFit Standard ISO80369-3. Syringes must be purple, sterile and latex-free. Sizes: 1ml,2.5ml/3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 30ml and 60ml.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority.

Innovation Lot

Lot six is an unscored Innovation Lot. Any supplier awarded to Lots 1-5 on the framework can propose new enteral feeding products to be added to Lot 6 throughout the duration of the framework, subject to Clinical Advisory Panel approval. Proposals must align with the framework scope and minimum standards. Any proposal that replicates or duplicates any of the other Lots within framework will not be considered. Proposals should not crossover any other NHS Scotland contract or framework. Clinical Advisory Panel approval is final.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can 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/001728-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,500,000 |
| Lots value | £10,725,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,390,001 |

## 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) |
| Additional buyers | 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | AVANOS MEDICAL; CARDINAL HEALTH UK 432; FRESENIUS KABI; GBUK ENTERAL; LEIB MEDICAL; MEDICINA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141310 - Syringes
- 33692300 - Enteral feeds

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2024 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001728-2024
- 9 Aug 2023 at 09:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023184-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755618
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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