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title: "Operating Tables and Theatre Lighting"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000668421"
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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: "2021-11-26"
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# Operating Tables and Theatre Lighting

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000668421

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Operating Tables and Theatre Lighting" is led by The Common Services Agency (commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) based in Edinburgh, UK. This limited tender focuses on the supply of goods within the health industry, specifically operating tables, theatre lighting, surgical trolley systems, and related maintenance. The awards were officially signed on 16th August 2021, with the tender marked as complete, indicating that the necessary procurement processes have been successfully concluded. Participation is extended to all NHS Scotland Health Boards and related bodies, ensuring a broad impact on healthcare provision in Scotland.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment and healthcare sectors, particularly those involved in the production and maintenance of surgical apparatus and theatre technology. Both large-scale companies and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in medical supplies, equipment maintenance, or related services would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts or sub-contractual opportunities arising from this procurement. The emphasis on comprehensive service delivery, including training and maintenance, may attract firms with robust logistics and customer support capabilities, catering specifically to the demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ("the Authority") acting through its division National Procurement, has undertook this procurement of Operating Tables, Transfer Systems, Surgical Trolley Systems, Theatre Lighting, Associated Mattresses and Associated Maintenance, including any associated accessories, delivery and training ("Products") 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").

### Lot Information

Surgical Trolley Systems (Including Accessories and Maintenance)

Patient trolley/operating tables designed for recovery, transport and surgery, predominantly in day surgery.

LED Operating Theatre Lamps (Including Accessories and Maintenance)

The supply, installation and commissioning of Operating Theatre Luminaire.

Operating Table Mattresses

The supply of replacement mattresses for Operating Tables detailed within the pricing schedule.

Operating Table Maintenance and Repair

The provision of pre-planned maintenance and ad-hoc repairs for Operating Tables detailed within the pricing schedule.

Mobile Operating Tables (Including Accessories and Maintenance)

The scope of this lot is for the provision of electro-hydraulic drive modular mobile theatre tables.

Transfer Systems (Including Accessories and Maintenance)

Electro-hydraulic drive modular theatre tables with transferable table top.

### Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434110 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,250,000 |

## 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 | 10 |
| Supplier names | ANETIC AID; DRAEGER MEDICAL; GETINGE UKI (MAQUET; HILLROM; HOWORTH AIR TECHNOLOGY; MINDRAY (UK; STARKSTROM; STERIS SOLUTIONS; STRYKER; SURGITRAC INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31524110 - Operating-theatre lamps
- 33192230 - Operating tables
- 39143112 - Mattresses
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434110

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434110
  Operating Tables and Theatre Lighting - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ("the Authority") acting through its division National Procurement, has undertook this procurement of Operating Tables, Transfer Systems, Surgical Trolley Systems, Theatre Lighting, Associated Mattresses and Associated Maintenance, including any associated accessories, delivery and training ("Products") 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").

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000668421

## Provenance

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