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title: "Pessary Products"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000544188"
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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: "2018-10-23"
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# Pessary Products

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000544188

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (also known as NHS National Services Scotland) is currently overseeing the procurement process for "Pessary Products," aimed at supplying various types of pessaries to the National Distribution Centre in Larkhall, UK. This procurement falls within the health industry category and is currently at the award stage, having been completed as of 4th October 2018. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the initial tender submission deadline having been 23rd July 2018.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for suppliers in the medical devices sector, particularly those specialising in health-related goods. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations with capabilities in manufacturing and distributing medical supplies would be well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders have the chance not only to secure contracts worth £1.56 million but also to establish long-term relationships with NHS entities, benefiting from the framework agreements in place for future supplies.

## 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 for supply of Pessary Products 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 1: Ring Pessary (Silicone) Lot 2: Shelf Pessary Lot 3: Gellhorn Pessary (Silicone)

### Lot Information

Ring Pessary (Silicone)

The supply of Ring Pessary (Silicone):- Ring Pessary, Silicone Material, non sterile 57mm dia Ring Pessary, Silicone Material, non sterile 64mm dia Ring Pessary, Silicone Material, non sterile 70mm dia Ring Pessary, Silicone Material, non sterile 76mm dia Ring Pessary, Silicone Material, non sterile 83mm dia. ** Important note - this Lot will be awarded on a Multi Supplier Unranked basis - with a maximum of three (3) suppliers being awarded onto the framework per Lot **

Options: Additional product sizes outwith mandatory items will have the option to be added to the framework listing for each successful supplier.

Renewal: The framework will be awarded with 2 x 12 month extension options.

Shelf Pessary

Supply of Shelf Pessary:- Shelf Pessary, non sterile 57mm dia Shelf Pessary, non sterile 64mm dia Shelf Pessary, non sterile 70mm dia Shelf Pessary, non sterile 76mm dia Shelf Pessary, non sterile 83mm dia Shelf Pessary, non sterile 89mm dia. ** Important note - this Lot will be awarded on a Multi Supplier Unranked basis - with a maximum of three (3) suppliers being awarded onto the framework per Lot **

Options: Additional product sizes outwith mandatory items will have the option to be added to the framework listing for each successful supplier.

Renewal: The framework will be awarded with 2 x 12 month extension options.

Gellhorn Pessary (Silicone)

The supply of Gellhorn Pessary (Silicone):- Gellhorn Pessary, Silicone, non sterile 51mm dia Gellhorn Pessary, Silicone, non sterile 57mm dia Gellhorn Pessary, Silicone, non sterile 64mm dia Gellhorn Pessary, Silicone, non sterile 70mm dia Gellhorn Pessary, Silicone, non sterile 76mm dia. ** Important note - this Lot will be awarded on a Multi Supplier Unranked basis - with a maximum of three (3) suppliers being awarded onto the framework per Lot **

Options: Additional product sizes outwith mandatory items will have the option to be added to the framework listing for each successful supplier.

Renewal: The framework will be awarded with 2 x 12 month extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335070 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,560,000 |

## 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) ("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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | B. BRAUN MEDICAL; MEDIPLUS; R&J MEDICAL; SHERMOND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33641200 - Other gynaecologicals

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335070
- 15 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322390

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322390
  Pessary Products - 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 for supply of Pessary Products 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 1: Ring Pessary (Silicone) Lot 2: Shelf Pessary Lot 3: Gellhorn Pessary (Silicone)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335070
  Pessary Products - 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 for supply of Pessary Products 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 1: Ring Pessary (Silicone) Lot 2: Shelf Pessary Lot 3: Gellhorn Pessary (Silicone)

## 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-r6ebe6-0000544188
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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