--- title: "NP48323 Emergency Planning Storage & Distribution" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000731720" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731720" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731720.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731720.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2023-05-12" --- # NP48323 Emergency Planning Storage & Distribution Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000731720 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731720) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731720.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, based in Edinburgh, UK, is planning a tender for 'NP48323 Emergency Planning Storage & Distribution' in the Health industry category. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 30th June 2023. The tender involves the storage, distribution, and sometimes recycling of Emergency Planning Stockpiles for NHS Scotland. This tender by NHS National Services Scotland presents opportunities for businesses involved in storage, distribution, and recycling services, especially in the healthcare sector. Companies with experience in managing emergency stockpiles, such as pharmaceutical distributors and logistics providers, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process allows for potential growth opportunities for businesses that can meet the specific requirements outlined for each lot, such as handling pandemic influenza antivirals, antibiotics, IV fluids, and CBRN agents. ## Notice A Public Contract for the storage, distribution and in some cases, recycling of Emergency Planning Stockpiles for NHS Scotland. ### Lot Information Storage and Distribution of Pandemic Influenza Antivirals This Lot is for the Storage and Distribution of Pandemic Influenza Antivirals (PIPP) on behalf of NHS Scotland. This lot consists of approximately 1,200 pallets of ambient medicines and consumables that are stockpiled in the event of a Pandemic Influenza outbreak. Distribution would be required to pre-defined NHS Scotland sites in the event of stockpile deployment and there may be a requirement for pre-loading remote sites with stock throughout the duration of the Contract in line with product expiry dates. Storage, Distribution and Recycling of Antibiotics, IV Fluids and Critical Care/ITU Stockpile This Lot is for the Storage, Distribution and Recycling of Antibiotics, IV Fluids and Critical Care/ITU Stockpile on behalf of NHS Scotland. The supply of Goods in this Lot will be required to be recycled into all health boards across NHS Scotland, full details of which will be disclosed in the final Invitation to Tender document. This lot consists of approximately 600 pallets with around 30 requiring secure Controlled Drug storage, 3 requiring cold storage and the remaining ambient. Storage and Distribution of CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) agents This Lot is for the Storage and Distribution of CBRN agents on behalf of NHS Scotland. This Lot consists of approximately 80 pallets of ambient medicines and consumables and 1 pallet that requires cold storage that are stockpiled in the event of a CBRN event. Distribution would be required to pre-defined NHS Scotland sites in the event of stockpile deployment and there may be a requirement for pre-loading remote sites with stock throughout the duration of the contract in line with product expiry dates. Please note there is a clause in this Lot that the Contractor must be able to deliver to all mainland health boards within 5 hours. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478279 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 12 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,350,000 | | 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 - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services ## Release History - 12 May 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478279 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478279 NP48323 Emergency Planning Storage & Distribution - A Public Contract for the storage, distribution and in some cases, recycling of Emergency Planning Stockpiles for NHS Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=731720 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731720 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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