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title: "Decontamination Consumables and Maintenance"
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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: "2024-08-22"
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# Decontamination Consumables and Maintenance

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000761499

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland or NSS) has awarded a framework agreement for the supply, maintenance, testing, and re-validation of decontamination equipment and consumables, encompassing chemicals, filters, and test materials. This contract, with a value of approximately £36.8 million, covers various entities within NHS Scotland, including all health boards, special health boards, integrated joint boards, and independent contractors throughout Scotland. This procurement falls under the health industry category, with key activities scheduled through to 31st July 2028. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the award stage was completed as of 16th August 2024.

This framework presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in the production and maintenance of decontamination equipment and consumables. SMEs and large enterprises alike stand to benefit from this substantial public sector contract, particularly those located in the UK region. Businesses specialising in chemicals, filtration, equipment servicing, and supply of testing materials would find this contract particularly well-suited. The inclusion of community benefits in the tender requirements also offers additional avenues for businesses to engage with local communities and support sustainable development initiatives.

## Notice

Framework agreement for the supply of Decontamination Equipment Maintenance, Testing and Re-validation and Consumables including chemicals, filters and test materials to 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 organisations established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act1978)and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 and all Scottish Hospices.

### Lot Information

Decontamination Equipment Maintenance, Testing & Re-validation

The scope of this lot is the provision of maintenance, testing and re-validation for the following decontamination types: Multi-chamber washers Single-chamber washers Sterilisers Trolley washers Endoscopy washer/disinfectors Cabinet drying/storage facilities Washer disinfectors Reverse Osmosis plant. This Lot has been awarded to 10 suppliers

Decontamination Chemicals

The scope of this lot is the provision of decontamination chemistry for use in various decontamination equipment types including instrument washers and endoscopy washer disinfectors.. This lot has been awarded to 10 suppliers

Decontamination Filtration

The scope of this Lot is the provision of Filters for various Decontamination Equipment types including; Multi Chamber Washers, Single Chamber Washers, Sterilizers, Trolley Washers, Ultrasonic Cleaners, Endoscopy Washer Disinfectors, Cabinet Drying/Storage Units, Washer disinfectors and Reverse Osmosis Plant. This lot has been awarded to 6 suppliers

Decontamination Test Materials

Scope of this lot is for the provisions of decontamination test materials such as microbiological surrogates, test materials and devices and testing consumables.. This lot has been awarded to 6 suppliers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512630 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,200,000 |

## 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) |
| Additional buyers | 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 | 15 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS (UK; DD PRODUCTS & SERVICES; ECOLAB; GETINGE; IM-MED; KCI MEDICAL LIMITED (SOLVENTUM; LUBRON; OLYMPUS KEYMED; PARTNERS FOR ENDOSCOPY; PEACOCKS SURGICAL AND MEDICAL; SERCHEM; STERIS SOLUTIONS; SYCHEM; VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES; WASSENBURG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 39831200 - Detergents
- 42955000 - Parts of filtering machinery
- 90722200 - Environmental decontamination services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512630
- 21 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501506

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501506
  Decontamination Consumables and Maintenance - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Decontamination Equipment Maintenance, Testing and Re-validation and Consumables including; chemicals, filters and test materials ('Products/Services') 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, together with independent contractors to NHS Scotland such as dentists, general medical practitioners, pharmacists, opticians etc. and all other bodies governed by Public Law in Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512630
  Decontamination Consumables and Maintenance - Framework agreement for the supply of Decontamination Equipment Maintenance, Testing and Re-validation and Consumables including chemicals, filters and test materials to 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 organisations established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act1978)and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 and all Scottish Hospices.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000761499
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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