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title: "Absorbable Haemostatic Gauze & Gelatin Sponge Dressings"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000519755"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2018-03-01"
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# Absorbable Haemostatic Gauze & Gelatin Sponge Dressings

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000519755

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the supply of Absorbable Haemostatic Gauze and Gelatin Sponge Dressings. This process is taking place in Edinburgh, UK, under an open procurement method. The award notice for this contract was released on 1st March 2018, with contracts active as of 28th February 2018. The procurement is aimed at supporting various entities governed by the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, specifically focusing on the main product categories of Absorbable Haemostatic Gauze Dressings and Absorbable Gelatin Sponge Dressings.

This procurement opportunity could significantly benefit manufacturers and suppliers in the healthcare goods sector, particularly those specialising in medical dressings and related products. Companies that can demonstrate adherence to specific health regulations and possess accreditation such as CE marking, along with a robust supply chain strategy for timely delivery, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses with established experience in serving public health organisations could leverage this contract to expand their market presence within the NHS framework.

## 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 Absorbable Haemostatic Cellulose and Gelatin Sponge Dressings 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: LOT ONE (1)- Absorbable Haemostatic Gauze Dressings (AHGD) LOT TWO (2)- Absorbable Gelatin Sponge Dressings (AGSD)

### Lot Information

Absorbable Gelatin Sponge Dressings (AGSD)

Anti-hemorrhagic absorbable gelatin sponge dressings

Renewal: The Authority can at its sole discretion, utilise 2 (two) additional extension period(s) of 12 (twelve) months each.

Absorbable Haemostatic Gauze Dressings (AHGD)

Supply and Delivery of Absorbable Haemostatic Cellulose Gauze Dressings. Sterile absorbable knitted fabric prepared by the controlled oxidation of regenerated cellulose.

Renewal: The Authority can at its sole discretion, utilise 2 (two) additional extension period(s) of 12 (twelve) months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR311999 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,420,000 |
| Lots value | £2,420,000 |
| 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 | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141127 - Absorbable haemostatics

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR311999
- 21 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301997

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301997
  Haemostatic Dressings - 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 Absorbable Haemostatic Cellulose and Gelatin Sponge Dressings 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: LOT ONE (1)- Absorbable Haemostatic Gauze Dressings (AHGD) LOT TWO (2)- Absorbable Gelatin Sponge Dressings (AGSD)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR311999
  Absorbable Haemostatic Gauze & Gelatin Sponge Dressings - 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 Absorbable Haemostatic Cellulose and Gelatin Sponge Dressings 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: LOT ONE (1)- Absorbable Haemostatic Gauze Dressings (AHGD) LOT TWO (2)- Absorbable Gelatin Sponge Dressings (AGSD)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519755
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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