--- title: "Enteral Feeding Products" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000728640" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728640" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000728640.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000728640.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2023-04-17" --- # Enteral Feeding Products Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000728640 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728640) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000728640.json) ## Summary The NHS National Services Scotland is planning a tender for the renewal of the National Framework for the Supply of Enteral Feeding Products. The procurement process is in the planning stage and involves goods category. The specific products include Enteral Syringes, Nasal Tube Retainer, pH Paper, Feeding Tubes & Accessories. The tender communication indicates a future notice date of 17 August 2023. This tender by NHS National Services Scotland presents business opportunities for suppliers of medical devices and healthcare products. Companies specializing in manufacturing and supplying enteral feeding products, medical supplies, and healthcare accessories would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Interested businesses should closely monitor the tender timeline and ensure compliance with the specified requirements to participate effectively. ## Notice Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Enteral Feeding Products covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC or direct to Health boards. It is expected that the annual value across all the lots will not exceed GBP 2.2m excluding VAT. Please note that the following Lot configuration is for information purposes only and is subject to change. ### Lot Information Enteral Syringes Single Use We require Single Use Purple Enteral Syringe for use in a wide range of NHSS and Community settings. One of the primary functions of a Enteral Syringe to safely delivery nourishment, medications and fluids in an Acute and Community environment. Enteral Syringes Reusable We require Reusable Purple Enteral Syringe mainly used in a community setting. One of the primary functions of a Enteral Syringe to safely delivery nourishment, medications and fluids in an Acute and Community environment Nasal Tube Retainer We require a Nasal Tube Retainer that may be fitted to a wide range of patients in differing environments across all Health Boards, with the nasal feeding tubes being supplied by a range of different suppliers. The nasal tube retaining device shall minimise the chance of patient discomfort while maximising the retention of the nasal tube in the fitted position, and should securely hold the nasal tube to the patient. The tube retaining device should minimise the opportunity for removal other than that by the patient's carer. The retaining device should support ease of application with minimal discomfort to the patient and maximise the chance of first time completion of the fitting process. Once fitted the tube retaining device shall minimise the chance of interference with the designed application of the secured nasal tube. pH Paper and Accessories We require PH Paper which used for the determination of human gastric aspirate from patients in the Acute and Community Environment. Feeding Tubes & Accessories We require a range of Enteral Feeding Tubes and accessories constructed to maximise ease of insertion and minimise risk to patients. The products will be used across acute and home environment by suitable trained personnel to provide short-term and long-term enteral feeding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476462 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 17 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Aug 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,200,000 | | 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 | EH11 4EP | | 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141310 - Syringes - 33692300 - Enteral feeds ## Release History - 17 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476462 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476462 Enteral Feeding Products - Renewal of National Framework for the Supply of Enteral Feeding Products covering the following products to NHS Scotland either via the NDC or direct to Health boards. It is expected that the annual value across all the lots will not exceed GBP 2.2m excluding VAT. Please note that the following Lot configuration is for information purposes only and is subject to change. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=728640 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728640 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728640. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000728640.json.