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title: "Decontamination Consumables and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044b49"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2024-08-22"
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# Decontamination Consumables and Maintenance

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044b49

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a framework agreement for decontamination consumables and maintenance services. The framework encompasses various lots, including decontamination equipment maintenance, chemicals, filtration, and test materials, with the procurement process now transitioned to the award stage. The procurement pertains to the environmental decontamination services category and spans all NHS Scotland entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, along with Integrated Joint Boards and independent contractors. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 16 August 2024, with a procurement method of open procedure and no renewal options stated.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in environmental decontamination, maintenance, chemical supplies, and testing apparatus. SMEs and larger firms alike can partake, as evidenced by the diverse pool of suppliers ranging from small to large enterprises. Businesses specialising in instrument washers, endoscopy washer disinfectors, sterilizers, trolley washers, and reverse osmosis plants would find this framework pertinent. The thorough process, requiring technical and financial vetting, ensures that only competent and reliable suppliers are engaged, fostering long-term growth and market stability.

## Notice

Framework agreement for the supply of Decontamination Equipment Maintenance, Testing and Re-validation and Consumables including chemicals, filters and test materials to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978(i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act1978)and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 and all Scottish Hospices.

### Lot Information

Decontamination Equipment Maintenance, Testing & Re-validation

The scope of this lot is the provision of maintenance, testing and re-validation for the following decontamination types: Multi-chamber washers Single-chamber washers Sterilisers Trolley washers Endoscopy washer/disinfectors Cabinet drying/storage facilities Washer disinfectors Reverse Osmosis plant Additional information: This Lot has been awarded to 10 suppliers

Decontamination Chemicals

The scope of this lot is the provision of decontamination chemistry for use in various decontamination equipment types including instrument washers and endoscopy washer disinfectors. Additional information: This lot has been awarded to 10 suppliers

Decontamination Filtration

The scope of this Lot is the provision of Filters for various Decontamination Equipment types including; Multi Chamber Washers, Single Chamber Washers, Sterilizers, Trolley Washers, Ultrasonic Cleaners, Endoscopy Washer Disinfectors, Cabinet Drying/Storage Units, Washer disinfectors and Reverse Osmosis Plant Additional information: This lot has been awarded to 6 suppliers

Decontamination Test Materials

Scope of this lot is for the provisions of decontamination test materials such as microbiological surrogates, test materials and devices and testing consumables. Additional information: This lot has been awarded to 6 suppliers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026839-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,200,000 |

## 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 | 15 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS (UK; DD PRODUCTS & SERVICES; ECOLAB; GETINGE; IM-MED; KCI MEDICAL LIMITED (SOLVENTUM; LUBRON; OLYMPUS KEYMED; PARTNERS FOR ENDOSCOPY; PEACOCKS SURGICAL AND MEDICAL; SERCHEM; STERIS SOLUTIONS; SYCHEM; VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES; WASSENBURG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 39831200 - Detergents
- 42955000 - Parts of filtering machinery
- 90722200 - Environmental decontamination services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026839-2024
- 21 Mar 2024 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009215-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000761499
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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