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Published 3 Feb 2025, 14:05 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Medical Refrigeration and Cold Chain Equipment

Official notice

Authority: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS") (NHS & healthcare)

Framework agreement6 lotsGoodsOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£3,000,000total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 30 Jun 2025awarded 26 Sept 2025
Lots 6see the lot list below

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Lot1 (Refrigerators & Freezers)

Medical Refrigerators

Medical Freezers

Vaccine Freezers

Blood Bank Refrigerators

Laboratory Refrigerators and Freezers

Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers

Lot2 (Portable Equipment and Carriers/Porters)

Medical Coolers

Portable Refrigerators and Freezers

Temperature-Controlled Bags and Boxes

Lot3 (Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems)

Fixed Monitoring Systems: For continuous temperature monitoring in specific zones (e.g., refrigeration units, storerooms).

Portable/Remote Monitoring Systems: For flexible use across different environments.

Alarm Systems: Alerts for temperature excursions, equipment failures, or network connectivity issues.

Data Logging and Reporting Systems: Including data storage solutions that allow for secure, compliant data recording and archiving.

Calibration and Maintenance Services: Regular calibration to ensure accuracy and ongoing maintenance to ensure reliability.

Emergency Support: Immediate response services in case of system failure or alarm alerts.

Lot4 (Cold Rooms)

Design and Installation: Custom cold room design and installation tailored to facility-specific requirements, including layout, access, and space optimization.

Temperature Control and Monitoring: Systems to maintain options for continuous monitoring and alerts.

Data Logging and Compliance Reporting: Solutions to ensure secure data logging for compliance with NHS regulations.

Maintenance and Calibration Services: Regular maintenance, calibration, and servicing to ensure reliable and consistent operation.

Emergency Support: Fast-response support services in the event of system failures or temperature excursions.

CPV: Electrical equipment and apparatus · Miscellaneous medical devices and products · Repair and maintenance services · Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
10 bids on the busiest of 4 lots · 10 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Refrigerators and FreezersCancelledRenewal

The supply, delivery, installation and commissioning with warranty of refrigerators and freezers.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 1x12 month extension optionVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Portable Equipment and Carriers/PortersCancelledRenewal

Supply of Vaccine Porter/Carrier system with temperature control validation.

Range of sizes to support various settings from care home/residential to mass immunisation clinics.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 1x12 month extension optionVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Temperature Monitoring and Alarm SystemsCancelledRenewal

Supply of Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 1x12 month extension optionVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Cold RoomsCancelledRenewal

Supply and installation of cold rooms.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 1x12 month extension optionVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Maintenance - PPM - ServicePlanned

Provision of maintenance, planned preventative maintenance and equipment servicing.

Delivery: Scotland
Lot #6Warranty OptionsPlanned

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots
Quality: 30%Price: 70%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical: 30%
  • price: 70%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Technical: 30
  • Price: 70
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Refer to tender documentation

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Medical Refrigeration and Cold Chain Equipment” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
3 Feb 2025, 14:05 GMT
Last source update
7 Oct 2025, 14:33 BST
Award evaluation window
7 Jul 2025 – …
Authority reference
NP176/25
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-062906
Classification (CPV)
Electrical equipment and apparatusMiscellaneous medical devices and productsRepair and maintenance servicesTemperature or humidity surface observing apparatus
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db08 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

Refer to tender documentation

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

The Authority will notify economic operators who submitted a tender or (where no deselection notification has previously been made)

applied to be selected to tender, of its decision to award the framework agreement which notification will contain among other information,

a summary of the reasons why the economic operators was unsuccessful. The notification will incorporate a ‘standstill period’ of a

minimum of 10 clear calendar days (or a minimum of 15 if the communication method used is not electronic) between the date on which

the Authority dispatches the notice(s) and the date on which the Authority proposes to conclude the relevant framework agreement. The

bringing of court proceedings against the Authority during the standstill period will automatically continue the prohibition on entering into

the framework agreement until the court proceedings are determined, discontinued or disposed of, or the court, by interim order, brings to

an end the prohibition. The remedies that may be awarded by the courts before the framework agreement has been entered into include the

setting aside of the decision to award the framework agreement to the winning tenderer(s). The bringing of court proceedings against the

Authority after the framework agreement has been entered into will not affect the framework agreement unless grounds for the imposition

of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise, the remedies that may be

awarded by the courts where the framework agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.

Publisher note: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the Authority’) acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of (add description here…) (‘Products’) 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 Join Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as ‘Participating Authorities’), where applicable and Scottish Hospices. The estimated values referred to in Section II.1.5 and 11.2.6 covers the 48 months contract duration of the framework agreement. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 24786. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: N/A Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: It is a mandatory requirement that potential framework participants agree to support the concept, provision and ongoing development of community benefits provision in relation to this framework. Potential framework participants are required to agree to this mandatory requirement. They are also requested to provide a brief summary of the community benefits that have recently been delivered within Scotland, if at all, and also what impact and outcomes these have achieved. Potential framework participants are required to summarise any proposed community benefits that will be developed and delivered as part of this contract if successful or, alternatively, potential framework participants confirm that they will engage with the NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway (CBG). This gateway, developed through requests from suppliers seeking opportunities to support the delivery of community benefits within the contracting region, provides information on community benefit opportunities. The CBG is a free and easy to use online service that connects NHS Scotland suppliers with third sector community organisations within Scotland and will be used for tracking and reporting and is an approved compliant route to the realisation of community benefits. For further information please visit NHSS Community Benefit Gateway (SC Ref:750614) The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: Strategic decision. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Refer to tender documents (SC Ref:769925) (SC Ref:811529)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
30 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
7 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

1 Mar 2025 → 7 Oct 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    1 Mar 2025
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    30 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    7 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
  4. Notice published380 days ago
    7 Oct 2025, 14:33 BST

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 30 May 2025
  1. Published value updated to £3,000,000
    30 May 2025, 14:05 BST
    was £500,000
  2. Status changed to active
    30 May 2025, 14:05 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    30 May 2025, 14:05 BST
  4. Deadline published: 30 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
    30 May 2025, 14:05 BST
  5. Status changed to complete
    7 Oct 2025, 14:33 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 10admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 10busiest of 4 lots
Contracts signed 4latest 26 Sept 2025

4 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Refrigerators and Freezers

    Signed
    26 Sept 2025
    Value
    £752,000
    Status
    active
  • Portable Equipment and Carriers/Porters

    Signed
    26 Sept 2025
    Value
    £84,000
    Status
    active
  • Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems

    Signed
    26 Sept 2025
    Value
    £80,000
    Status
    active
  • Cold Rooms

    Signed
    26 Sept 2025
    Value
    £90,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Refrigerators and Freezers10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad0——
2 · Portable Equipment and Carriers/Porters10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad0——
3 · Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad0——
4 · Cold Rooms10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad0——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

Contracting authorityNHS & healthcareBody governed by public lawHealth Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 9EBContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Sheriff Court HouseMediation bodyReview body Edinburgh

Framework contractors & participating bidders

10 commercial parties on the notice
  • Air Sentry LimitedFramework contractor Unit 1, Manor Stables, West Street, Great Somerford, UK, Sn15 5EH
  • CLR Service and Sales LtdFramework contractor Unit 1-2 Braehead Centre, Blackness Avenue, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB12 3PGContact phone
  • Contronics LtdFramework contractor Greenfield Farm Estate, Congleton, North West, CW12 4TU
  • CorrMed LimitedFramework contractor Coldcroft Farm, Glasshouse Lane, Gloucester, UK, GL19 3HJ
  • Dulas Life SciencesFramework contractor Unit 1 Dyfi Eco Park, Machynlleth, UK, SY20 8AX
  • Glen Dimplex Home AppliancesFramework contractor Stoney Lane, Prescot, UK, L35 2XW
  • Haier BiomedicalFramework contractor Middle Building, 110 Windmill Road, Sunbury On Thames, South East, TW16 7HD
  • Helapet LtdFramework contractor Lister House, Blackburn Road, Houghton Regis, UK, LU5 5BQ
  • Labcold LtdFramework contractor Cherrywood, Chineham Park, Basingstoke, UK, RG24 8WF
  • The AFE Group LtdFramework contractor 9 Bryggen Road, Kings Lynn, UK, PE30 2HZ

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria