---
title: "Off-site storage for the NDC"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000624943"
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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: "2020-07-06"
---

# Off-site storage for the NDC

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000624943

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract awarded by The Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for off-site storage services at the National Distribution Centre (NDC). This procurement was initiated to address the additional demands placed on the Scottish Health and Social Care sector due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement method used was limited, with two lots focusing on overflow storage and the storage of flu pandemic consumables. The contract was signed on 1 May 2020 and is situated in Edinburgh, UK, within the health industry category, concluding its tender stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in logistics and storage services, particularly those experienced in handling healthcare-related materials. Companies that specialise in warehouse management, transportation, and inventory control would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The successful supplier, Stanford Logistics Limited, highlights the potential for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in public procurement, particularly in sectors that are essential during crises like the pandemic.

## Notice

Storage services for the National Distribution Centre and is divided into two lots: - Lot 1: storage of overflow storage from NDC; receiving containers and Euro pallets for destuffing and re-palletising into NDC-compatible pallets for transport by others; pick, pack and despatch as required. - Lot 2: storage of Scottish Government flu pandemic consumables (non-drugs); ensuring the items stored are in-date; disposal of items that are no longer in-date; items must be ready for transport 4 hours after communication for readiness

### Lot Information

Storage of overflow storage from NDC

Lot 1: storage of overflow storage from NDC; receiving containers and Euro pallets for de-stuffing and re-palletising into NDC-compatible pallets for transport by others; pick, pack and dispatch as required.

Storage of Scottish Government flu pandemic consumables (non-drugs)

Lot 2: storage of Scottish Government flu pandemic consumables (non-drugs); ensuring the items stored are in-date; disposal of items that are no longer in-date; items must be ready for transport 4 hours after communication for readiness.

### Procurement Information

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389828 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,071,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | STANFORD LOGISTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389828

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389828
  Off-site storage for the NDC - Storage services for the National Distribution Centre and is divided into two lots: - Lot 1: storage of overflow storage from NDC; receiving containers and Euro pallets for destuffing and re-palletising into NDC-compatible pallets for transport by others; pick, pack and despatch as required. - Lot 2: storage of Scottish Government flu pandemic consumables (non-drugs); ensuring the items stored are in-date; disposal of items that are no longer in-date; items must be ready for transport 4 hours after communication for readiness

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000624943

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