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title: "Flexible Video Endoscopy Equipment Including Maintenance and Capsule Endoscopy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000537510"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-02-08"
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# Flexible Video Endoscopy Equipment Including Maintenance and Capsule Endoscopy

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000537510

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has initiated a procurement process titled "Flexible Video Endoscopy Equipment Including Maintenance and Capsule Endoscopy". This tender falls within the health sector and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The current procurement stage is completed, with the submission deadline having occurred on 21 September 2018. This procurement, which uses an open procedure, includes multiple lots for the supply, delivery, and maintenance of flexible endoscopes and associated systems, totalling an estimated value of £40 million. The contracting authority aims to support various healthcare entities established under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers of medical equipment and maintenance services, particularly those involved in flexible endoscopy solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, especially those with capabilities in providing high-quality medical devices and supporting services. Given the comprehensive nature of the framework and the multiple lots available, businesses that can demonstrate excellence in service delivery, technical support, and competitive pricing will be particularly advantageous in this competitive tender landscape.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement is undertaking this procurement for the supply, delivery and maintenance of Flexible Endoscopes, Endoscopic Video Camera Systems, Associated Accessories and Capsule Endoscopy on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act, 1978 (i.e. 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. General Practitioners and Service Providers to NHSScotland may also call-off from the Framework in relation to Lot 3 Capsule Endoscopy.

### Lot Information

Flexible Video Endoscopy Equipment

Products included within the scope of Lot 1 are Flexible Video Endoscopes and Electro Medical Systems and any associated accessories. As well as the usual standard capital purchase price, Economic Operators are also invited to propose alternative funding mechanisms that can be made available to Health Boards via the Framework. Full details of product ranges and requirements are detailed within tender documents. Please note: Consolidated Orders can be placed by any Participating Authority, on behalf of one or more Participating Authorities, with multiple unique delivery locations specified. These Orders will have access to any offer pricing and volume discounts that form part of the Framework, or any specific offer pricing available at that time.. It is envisaged that 8 Economic Operators will be awarded to this Lot.

Flexible Video Endoscopy Equipment Maintenance

Lot 2 is for the provision of Maintenance and Repair of Flexible Video Endoscopes Equipment. Full details of requirements are detailed within tender documents.. It is envisaged that 10 Economic Operators will be awarded to this Lot.

Capsule Endoscopy

Products included within the scope of Lot 3 are Endoscopy Capsules and Endoscopy Capsule Systems. Full details of product ranges and requirements can be found in the pricing schedule.. It is envisaged that 5 Economic Operators will be awarded to this Lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344834 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,400,000 |

## 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) ("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 | 13 |
| Supplier names | ALTHEA UK AND IRELAND; AQUILANT ENDOSCOPY; ARDMORE HEALTHCARE; AVENSYS; CLEARVIEW ENDOSCOPY; DIAGMED HEALTHCARE; DP MEDICAL SYSTEMS; KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY (UK; OLYMPUS KEYMED; PENTAX; RICHARD WOLF; STERIS INSTRUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES; SYNMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices
- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344834
- 13 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328126
- 4 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315667

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315667
  Flexible Video Endoscopy Equipment and Maintenance - The supply, delivery and maintenance of Flexible Endoscopes, Endoscopic video camera systems and Capsule Endoscopy to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. All NHSScotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328126
  Flexible Video Endoscopy Equipment Including Maintenance and Capsule Endoscopy - The Common Services Agency (known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement is undertaking this procurement for the supply, delivery and maintenance of Flexible Endoscopes, Endoscopic Video Camera Systems, Associated Accessories and Capsule Endoscopy on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act, 1978 (i.e. 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. General Practitioners and Service Providers to NHSScotland may also call-off from the Framework in relation to Lot 3 Capsule Endoscopy.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344834
  Flexible Video Endoscopy Equipment Including Maintenance and Capsule Endoscopy - The Common Services Agency (known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement is undertaking this procurement for the supply, delivery and maintenance of Flexible Endoscopes, Endoscopic Video Camera Systems, Associated Accessories and Capsule Endoscopy on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act, 1978 (i.e. 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. General Practitioners and Service Providers to NHSScotland may also call-off from the Framework in relation to Lot 3 Capsule Endoscopy.

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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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