--- title: "Enteral Feeding Products" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000733889" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000733889" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000733889.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000733889.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2023-08-09" --- # Enteral Feeding Products Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000733889 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000733889) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000733889.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Enteral Feeding Products" tender is being conducted by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) in Edinburgh, UK. The tender stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 11th September 2023. This procurement opportunity falls under the "Health" industry category and is valued at £10,500,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions. This tender for Enteral Feeding Products presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in supply and delivery within the healthcare sector. Businesses that offer high-quality healthcare products, particularly in enteral feeding equipment, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The products required include a variety of feeding tubes, syringes, accessories, and innovative solutions. Participating in this tender could lead to establishing long-term partnerships with NHS Scotland Health Boards and specialised healthcare authorities across Scotland. ## Notice The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Enteral Syringes, Feeding Tubes and Accessories 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 of 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 Nasal Tube Retainers We are require a Single Use 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 patients 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. Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority. pH Indicator Strips & Readers We require pH Paper which is used for the determination of human gastric aspirate from patients in the Acute and Community Environment, the PH Paper should minimises the risk of false readings in the event of the tube being contaminated and must be supplied in a reading scale of 0.5. We also require pH Readers that operate based on the pH paper provided, which can be used by Health Boards in cases of unclear or subjective manual readings. Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority. Feeding Tubes & Accessories Each of the following products should be constructed to maximise ease of insertion and minimise risk to patients. During the product life cycle it should support efficient and effective operation in the variety of scenarios and user skills likely to be encountered. 5.1 We require a Long Term Nasogastric Feeding tube that is inserted by suitably trained personnel 5.2 We require an Infant Feeding Tube that is inserted by suitable trained personnel 5.3 We require a Low Profile Balloon Button that is inserted by suitably trained personnel 5.4 We require a Low Profile Balloon Button Kit which may be used for replacing or inserting a Balloon Button by suitably trained personnel 5.5 We require a Balloon Gastrostomy Tube Kit which may be used for replacing or inserting a Balloon Gastrostomy Tube by suitably trained personnel 5.6 We require a Balloon Gastrostomy Tube that is inserted by suitably trained personnel 5.7 We require a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Kit (PEG) that is inserted by suitably trained personnel 5.8 We require a Jejunostomy Tube that is inserted by suitably trained personnel 5.9 We require a Nasojejunal Tube that is inserted by suitably trained personnel 5.10 We require an Extension Set that connects to a low profile device Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority. Single Use Enteral Syringes We require a single-use purple Enteral Syringe mainly used in a community setting. One of the primary functions of an Enteral Syringe is to safely delivery nourishment, medications and fluids in an Acute and Community environment. Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority. Reusable Enteral Syringes We require a reusable purple Enteral Syringe mainly used in a community setting. One of the primary functions of an Enteral Syringe to safely delivery nourishment, medications and fluids in an Acute and Community environment. Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extension periods can be utilised by the Authority. Innovation Lot Innovation Lot for the inclusion of products that are not available at the time of tender, which can be added to a non-scored Lot throughout the duration of the framework. This Lot is exclusively reserved for products that do not fall under the remit of any of the five other Lots, yet still relevant to the overall framework. Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485550 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,500,000 | | Lots value | £10,725,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33141310 - Syringes - 33692300 - Enteral feeds ## Release History - 9 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485550 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485550 Enteral Feeding Products - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Enteral Syringes, Feeding Tubes and Accessories 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 of 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.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000733889 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.nss.nhs.scot/procurement-and - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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