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title: "Vaccine Refrigeration and Transportation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000650573"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-04-14"
---

# Vaccine Refrigeration and Transportation

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000650573

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is initiating a procurement process for the contract titled "Vaccine Refrigeration and Transportation." This procurement falls under the health industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. Currently at the planning stage, the expected value of the contract is £400,000, and it involves the supply of pharmacy refrigerators and vaccine porter/carrier systems, ensuring temperature control between +2°C to +8°C. Interested parties should note the upcoming deadline for the submission of related documentation by 17:00 BST on 23 April 2021, with further notices anticipated on 14 May 2021, paving the way towards formal tendering in subsequent phases.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical refrigeration equipment and temperature-controlled transport solutions. Companies specialising in healthcare logistics, medical devices, and electrical equipment that meet specific regulatory standards will find themselves well-positioned to bid for the contract. Additionally, firms able to demonstrate compliance with relevant quality and environmental management systems will likely enhance their competitiveness in this tender process. The successful bidders will be responsible for the full delivery, installation, and maintenance of the refrigeration solutions, which can lead to long-term partnerships within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Supply of Pharmacy Refrigerators for temperature control range +2degC to +8degC Supply of Vaccine Porter/Carrier

### Lot Information

Clinical Refrigeration Equipment

The supply, delivery, installation and commissioning with warranty, service and maintenance of pharmacy refrigeration equipment (temp range +2degC to +8degC).

Options: Option for listing Additional/supplementary items within this category will be given i.e. data loggers.

Vaccine Porter/Carrier System

Supply of Vaccine Porter/Carrier system with temperature control validation. Range of sizes to support various settings from care home/residential to mass immunisation clinics.

Options: Option to list additional/supplementary items that support product category will be permitted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412073 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | 14 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412073

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412073&idx=1
  14th April 2021 - Equipment information - Refrigeration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412073&idx=2
  14th April 2021 - Equipment information - Vaccine Carrier/Porter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412073&idx=3
  14th April 2021 - Customer Care
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412073
  Vaccine Refrigeration and Transportation - Supply of Pharmacy Refrigerators for temperature control range +2degC to +8degC Supply of Vaccine Porter/Carrier

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650573
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=650573
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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