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title: "Sampling & Measuring Containers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000491263"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NATIONAL PROCUREMENT"
published: "2018-01-03"
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# Sampling & Measuring Containers

Buyer: NHS NATIONAL PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000491263

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## Summary

The NHS National Procurement is actively engaged in a tender process for "Sampling & Measuring Containers" to supply the National Distribution Centre located in Larkhall, UK. This procurement, classified under the health industry, is currently at the active stage following its planned initiation. The tender submission deadline was set for 26 October 2017, with the associated contract value estimated at£2,650,000. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and medical supply sectors, particularly those specialising in manufacturing measurement and sampling containers. Companies that can meet the stringent requirements for quality and compliance, such as CE marking and ISO certifications, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the scale of this procurement, suppliers who can demonstrate cost-effective solutions and robust delivery capabilities will benefit greatly from this opportunity with NHS Scotland.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply of Sampling and Measuring Containers to the National Distribution Centre, Larkhall ML9 2QX on behalf of 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 Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities')where applicable. Main Products are as follows: Medicine Measures (30ml and 60ml) 30ml Universal Containers with label for laboratory sampling purposes - several variants.

### Lot Information

Medicine Measures

The provision of the following items and related Products MEASURE MEDICINE GRADUATED 60ML MEDICINE MEASURE NARROW 30ML

Renewal: The Authority can at its sole discretion, utilise 1 (one) additional extension period of 12 (twelve) months

Universal Containers

Provision of 30ml Universal Containers with label for laboratory sampling purposes- White capped lids (universal) Red capped lids (boric acid) Blue capped lids (with attached plastic spoon on underside of lid)

Renewal: The Authority can at its sole discretion, utilise 1 (one) additional extension period of 12 (twelve) months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305596 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,650,000 |
| Lots value | £2,650,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NATIONAL PROCUREMENT |
| Additional buyers | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS"); THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") |
| 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

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 19520000 - Plastic products
- 33169400 - Surgical containers

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305596
- 21 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296212
- 12 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285928

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285928
  Sampling & Measuring Containers - The scope of this framework includes disposable, reusable and recyclable sampling and measuring containers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296212
  Sampling & Measuring Containers - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply of Sampling and Measuring Containers to the National Distribution Centre, Larkhall ML9 2QX on behalf of 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 Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities')where applicable. Main Products are as follows: Medicine Measures (30ml and 60ml) 30ml Universal Containers with label for laboratory sampling purposes - several variants.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305596
  Sampling & Measuring Containers - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply of Sampling and Measuring Containers to the National Distribution Centre, Larkhall ML9 2QX on behalf of 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 Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities')where applicable. Main Products are as follows: Medicine Measures (30ml and 60ml) 30ml Universal Containers with label for laboratory sampling purposes - several variants.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://genss.nss.scot.nhs.uk/portal/page?_pageid=515,1&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000491263

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