--- title: "Defibrillators" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777230" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777230" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777230.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777230.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2024-10-08" --- # Defibrillators Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777230 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777230) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777230.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is inviting tenders for the provision of defibrillators and related consumables. The tender, ID NP15524, falls under the health industry category and is aimed at supplying Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) for public use, first responders, and those with manual override capabilities to various NHS Scotland locations. The procurement process is currently in the "tender" stage, with an open procedure method, and bids must be electronically submitted by 12:00 on 7th November 2024. The contract, valued at £15,000,000, is part of a framework agreement and includes a bid validity period of 90 days. This tender presents a significant opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers of medical devices, particularly those specialising in defibrillators and related accessories, to expand their business. Companies with strong financial standings and the ability to meet regulatory requirements such as CE marking and ISO 13485 certification are well-suited to compete. The contract also includes community benefits, encouraging bidders to contribute to local initiatives such as Community Access Defibrillators, CPR training, and employment opportunities. Overall, this procurement can drive both business growth and community health advancements. ## Notice The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Defibrillators: Automatic External Defibrillators including Public Use and First Responder, Automated External Defibrillators with manual override capability and Defibrillator with manual and AED capabilities - Monitor and Recorder and Consumables including Adult pads, Paediatric pads and CPR electrodes 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. ### Lot Information Automated External Defibrillators including Public Use and First Responder The scope of this Lots is the provision of Automated External Defibrillators Including Public Use and First Responder with Accessories, Consumables and Maintenance. Automated External Defibrillators with manual override capability and Defibrillator with manual and AED capabilities - Monitor and Recorder The scope of this lot is the provision of Automated External Defibrillators with manual override capability and Defibrillators with manual and AED capabilities - Monitor and Recorder(Including Accessories, Consumables and Maintenance) Consumables The scope of this Lot is the provision of Consumables (3rd party pads) including Adult Pads, Paediatric Pads and CPR Electrodes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515727 | | 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 | 8 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 ## Release History - 8 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515727 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515727 Defibrillators - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Defibrillators: Automatic External Defibrillators including Public Use and First Responder, Automated External Defibrillators with manual override capability and Defibrillator with manual and AED capabilities - Monitor and Recorder and Consumables including Adult pads, Paediatric pads and CPR electrodes 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. ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - 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-r6ebe6-0000777230 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - 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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