Intravenous & Topical Fluids

A Tender Notice
by THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Goods)
Duration
35.5 month
Value
£25M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
25 Oct 2021
Delivery
To 09 Nov 2024 (est.)
Deadline
25 Nov 2021 12:00

Concepts

Location

All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Intravenous & Topical Fluids to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into five (5) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

Lot Division

1 Glucose 5%, Sodium Chloride 0.9% 50ml, 100ml, 250ml Infusion Bags
  • Value: £5M

Supply of Glucose 5%, Sodium Chloride 0.9% 50ml, 100ml, 250ml Infusion Bags to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants will be awarded to each line. Full details of Goods and volumes can be found within the ITT documents.
2 Needle Free Infusion Bags – various presentations
  • Value: £20K

Supply of Needle Free Infusion Bags to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of three (3) Framework Participants will be awarded to each line. Full details can be found within the ITT
3 Unlicensed Infusion Bags
  • Value: £2M

Supply of Unlicensed Infusion Bags to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding as a Lot to a single Framework Participant. Full details can be found within the ITT.
4 Licensed Potassium Chloride Infusion bags
  • Value: £667K

Supply of Licensed Potassium Chloride Bags to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding as a Lot to a single Framework Participant. Full details can be found within the ITT.
5 All other product lines
  • Value: £18M

Supply of all other Intravenous & Topical Fluids to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends awarding each product line within this Lot to a single Framework Participant. Full details can be found within the ITT.

Renewal Options

This Framework Agreement includes the option to extend for period(s) up to a combined total of twenty-four (24) months, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice of each extension, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Award Criteria

Continuity of Supply 7.5%
Manufacturing Plant 5%
Packaging & Labelling 5%
Environmental Impact 2.5%
price 80

CPV Codes

  • 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Indicators

  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Renewals are available.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The estimated value(s) referred to in Section II.1.5 & All Lots cover(s) the thirty six (36) month contract duration and the twenty-four (24) month extension period of the framework agreement. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19457. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Statement of Requirements will detail the Community Benefit background and objectives. The contract will mandate that suppliers respond in its tender outlining current Community Benefits and proposals if successful and mandating that they support the overall Community Benefit concept and process including a contract and supplier management process post award. (SC Ref:667602)

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