--- title: "Breathing Circuits" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04573d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04573d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04573d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04573d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2024-11-06" --- # Breathing Circuits Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04573d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04573d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04573d.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), conducted a procurement process for the supply of breathing circuit products and associated accessories used in both critical care and theatre environments across all NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards. The procurement process, designated under project code 26604, took place primarily in Edinburgh, Scotland. The contract was awarded on the 31st of October 2024 under an open procedure and includes several lots such as theatres, critical care heated circuits, and CO2 absorbents, among others. The procurement categorized under the 'goods' industry was valued at approximately £5 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical breathing devices and anaesthesia equipment. Companies with capabilities in producing high-quality, sustainable products designed for critical care and theatre settings are encouraged to participate. Given the multi-supplier framework, companies of various sizes, including large-scale suppliers like Intersurgical Ltd and Armstrong Medical Ltd, as well as SMEs, have the potential to secure substantial contracts and foster business growth through long-term engagement with NHS Scotland. The scope for ongoing supplier and contract development, including the emphasis on community benefits, underscores the potential for innovative businesses to contribute positively to regional health services while expanding their market presence. ## Notice The supply of breathing circuit products and associated accessories used in both critical care and theatre environments 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). ### Lot Information Theatres This lot is for single use breathing circuits and associated consumables for use within a theatre setting to deliver medical gases. Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available Critical Care Heated Circuits Heated breathing circuits and associated accessories for use in critical care. Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available Critical Care Standard Circuits Supply of standard breathing circuits and associated accessories for use in critical care. Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available Critical Care Interfaces Critical Care Interfaces for use in Critical Care Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available Gas Sampling Gas sampling lines for use in theatres. Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available CO2 Absorbent CO2 Absorbent (sodalime or equivalent) Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035960-2024 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Oct 2024 | | 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 | £1,032,000 | ## 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 | 8 | | Supplier names | ARMSTRONG MEDICAL; DRAEGER MEDICAL; FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE; FLEXICARE; INTERSURGICAL; LOEWENSTEIN MEDICAL; PHILIPS UKI; PROACT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33157400 - Medical breathing devices - 33172100 - Anaesthesia devices - 33661100 - Anaesthetics ## Release History - 6 Nov 2024 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035960-2024 - 7 May 2024 at 11:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014487-2024 - 3 May 2024 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014365-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.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=2361 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782569 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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