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title: "NP48324 Emergency Planning Storage and Distribution"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000765274"
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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: "2024-10-14"
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# NP48324 Emergency Planning Storage and Distribution

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000765274

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), pertains to a contract titled "NP48324 Emergency Planning Storage and Distribution." This contract falls under the health sector, specifically for the storage, management, and distribution of goods for the Scottish Government Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Programme (PIPP) and Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response (EPRR) to NHS Scotland. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently in the awarding stage, with the contract being signed on 6th September 2024. Key locations involved include various NHS entities in Scotland. The procurement began with a tender notice on 28th May 2024, and the tender submission deadline was 27th June 2024, with a final contract value of £3,188,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for large-scale logistics and distribution companies capable of handling extensive storage and emergency distribution requirements. The contract demands capabilities in stocking and managing up to 1,760 pallets, ensuring readiness for emergency deliveries throughout Scotland. Companies possessing the necessary certifications, such as the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Wholesale Distribution Authorisation and Home Office Controlled Drug Licence, and complying with stringent quality standards like BS EN ISO9001, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract not only provides substantial financial reward but also aligns with efforts to bolster public health infrastructure and resilience.

## Notice

This Public Contract is for the storage, stock management and distribution of Goods for the Scottish Government Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Programme (PIPP) and Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response (EPRR) to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for the storage of 1760 pallets of Goods. The Contractor shall be required to store, manage, pick, pack, and prepare for dispatch and distribute the Goods to sites throughout Scotland and designated delivery points as directed by the Authority, including emergency deliveries. Collection may also be required by the Contractor as advised by the Authority. The contract will be awarded to a single supplier. Full details of the Service can be found in the ITT documents.

Renewal: The Contract includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty four (24) months upon giving not less that three (3) months notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Contract is due to expire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516188 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,300,000 |
| Lots value | £3,300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,188,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE TPS HEALTHCARE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516188
- 28 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506078

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506078
  NP48324 Emergency Planning Storage and Distribution - This Public Contract is for the storage, stock management and distribution of Goods for the Scottish Government Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Programme (PIPP) and Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response (EPRR) to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516188
  NP48324 Emergency Planning Storage and Distribution - This Public Contract is for the storage, stock management and distribution of Goods for the Scottish Government Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Programme (PIPP) and Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response (EPRR) to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765274
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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