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title: "Emergency Planning Storage & Distribution"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000556619"
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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: "2018-12-21"
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# Emergency Planning Storage & Distribution

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000556619

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, seeking suppliers for the "Emergency Planning Storage & Distribution" contract. This pertains to the healthcare industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage is complete, and the award of contracts covers three lots, with significant contract values: Lot 1, involving storage and distribution of antivirals valued at £1,894,353; Lot 2, for antibiotics and intravenous fluids valued at £269,495; and Lot 3 for emergency goods valued at £136,152. Contracts were signed on 7th December 2018 and are part of a broader initiative to enhance pandemic preparedness and resilience for NHS Scotland.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in logistics, healthcare supply management, or pharmaceutical distribution. Companies with capabilities in the storage and distribution of medical goods, particularly those qualified to handle sensitive items such as antivirals and antibiotics, would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method indicates a transparent and competitive bidding process, allowing for a range of suppliers to participate. Successful bidders could benefit from long-term contracts of up to 60 months, enhancing business stability and growth within the healthcare supply chain.

## Notice

This Public Contract is for the storage, stock management, distribution and collection of Goods for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Programme (PIPP) and Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response (EPRR) to NHS Scotland. Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Storage & Distribution of Antivirals

This Lot is for the storage, stock management & distribution of Antivirals to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot to a single supplier.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the thirty six (36) month duration of the Contract by a total of up to twenty four (24) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of any such extension(s).

Lot 2 - Storage, Recycling & Distribution of Antibiotics and Intravenous Fluids

This Lot is for the storage, stock management & recycling of Antibiotics & Intravenous Fluids to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot to a single supplier.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the thirty six (36) month duration of the Contract by a total of up to twenty four (24) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of any such extension(s).

Lot 3 - Storage and Distribution of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Goods

This Lot is for the storage, stock management & distribution of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Goods to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot to a single supplier.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the thirty six (36) month duration of the Contract by a total of up to twenty four (24) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of any such extension(s).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340852 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,300,000 |
| Lots value | £2,300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,092,485 |

## 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") |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE TPS HEALTHCARE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340852
- 21 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332678
- 19 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331788

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331788
  Emergency Planning Storage & Distribution - This Public Contract is for the storage, stock management, distribution and collection of Goods for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Programme (PIPP) and Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response (EPRR) to NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into three (3) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice. A single supplier will be appointed to each Lot. Full details can be found within the ITT.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340852
  Emergency Planning Storage & Distribution - This Public Contract is for the storage, stock management, distribution and collection of Goods for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Programme (PIPP) and Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response (EPRR) to NHS Scotland. Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000556619
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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