--- title: "Modular Aseptic Suite - Hire or Purchase" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783487" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783487" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783487.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783487.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BORDERS" published: "2024-11-25" --- # Modular Aseptic Suite - Hire or Purchase Buyer: NHS BORDERS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783487 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783487) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783487.json) ## Summary NHS Borders is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Modular Aseptic Suite - Hire or Purchase," primarily categorized under the health industry and the construction of specialised medical facilities. This tender pertains to the temporary provision of an aseptic suite, including various rooms with specific classification standards and isolators, for Borders General Hospital located in Melrose, UKM91. The suite must meet healthcare and building regulations for aseptic units. Initial notice of this tender was recorded on 25 November 2024, with future communications about the tender expected to start on 6 January 2025. The estimated value for this project is £500,000.00 GBP. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in healthcare facility construction and medical equipment rental or sales. Companies with expertise in building compliant aseptic environments, performing enabling works, and the ability to provide both purchase and rental options over a five-year period would find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, suppliers capable of meeting stringent healthcare standards and ensuring the unit is operational by mid-2025 will be well-positioned for success. Businesses offering installation, commissioning services, or relocation of existing medical isolators will also see potential growth opportunities through this project. ## Notice NHS Borders requires to purchase/rent a temporary aseptic suite with office/packing room (unclassified), first stage changing room (grade C/D), preparation room (grade C), second stage changing room x 2 (Grade B/C) and 2 clean rooms (grade B) of which one clean must have two isolators (Grade A) and the other one isolator (Grade A) for a period of up to 5 years. This must include an AHU which meets minimum standards for air changes/hour and pressure differentials between the rooms. The unit must meet all current relevant healthcare and building regulations for aseptic units and be QAAPs compliant. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Borders requires to purchase/rent a temporary aseptic suite with office/packing room (unclassified), first stage changing room (grade C/D), preparation room (grade C), second stage changing room x 2 (Grade B/C) and 2 clean rooms (grade B) of which one clean must have two isolators (Grade A) and the other one isolator (Grade A) for a period of up to 5 years. This must include an AHU which meets minimum standards for air changes/hour and pressure differentials between the rooms. The unit must meet all current relevant healthcare and building regulations for aseptic units and be QAAPs compliant. The supplier must be able to: - provide both purchase and hire options based on a 5 year period (with options to extend if hire) - provide all details for any associated enabling works with the option for the supplier to carry out all enabling works if requested - provide NHS Borders any requested information / details about the unit to support the board with any Planning and Building Warrant applications. - have the capacity to have a acceptable unit on site and operational around April/May/June 2025 - provide the options to supply, install and commission 3 isolators to the boards requirements, or to relocate any existing isolators in to the unit if requested. NHS Borders currently have a combination of Amercare and Envair Isolators - Ensure the unit meets the standards set out in Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services (QAAPS) - Ensure the unit complies with all relevant Health Care and Building Regulations inc Health Building Notes, Scottish Health Technical Memorandum etc. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518992 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 25 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | NHS BORDERS | | Locality | MELROSE | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 9BS | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Leaderdale and Melrose | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45253500 - Construction work for pharmaceutical plant - 85149000 - Pharmacy services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518992 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518992 Modular Aseptic Suite - Hire or Purchase - NHS Borders requires to purchase/rent a temporary aseptic suite with office/packing room (unclassified), first stage changing room (grade C/D), preparation room (grade C), second stage changing room x 2 (Grade B/C) and 2 clean rooms (grade B) of which one clean must have two isolators (Grade A) and the other one isolator (Grade A) for a period of up to 5 years. This must include an AHU which meets minimum standards for air changes/hour and pressure differentials between the rooms. The unit must meet all current relevant healthcare and building regulations for aseptic units and be QAAPs compliant. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsborders.org.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783487 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=783487 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783487. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783487.json.