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Published 25 Oct 2021, 15:44 BST

Official UK procurement notice

NP58521 Evacuated Blood Collection Systems

Official notice

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

Framework agreement9 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitable
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: Scotland (UKM)
Framework ceiling (notional)£15,980,000total for 9 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 26 Nov 2021awarded 15 Feb 2022
Lots 9see the lot list below

What is being bought9 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Evacuated Blood Collection Systems including Safety Lancets 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 of 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 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities’).

The main supply route for these products will be via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) based in Larkhall South Lanarkshire.

CPV: Venepuncture, blood sampling devices

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 28 suppliers · 12 bids on the busiest of 9 lots (0.4 per place) · 20 appointed

Lots and requirements (9)Procurement structure

9 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Evacuated Blood SystemsAwardedRenewalPublished value£8,470,000

The basket of goods in Lot One Includes the following scope:

  • Blood collection tubes
  • Safety Blood Collection Needles
  • Safety Blood Collection Sets
  • Adaptor & Accessories

We envisage awarding Seven (7) suppliers to this lot.

These products will be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire for onward supply to the Health Boards across Scotland.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33141300 Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
Lot #2Single Use Tourniquets (Non-Sterile)AwardedRenewalPublished value£1,435,000

We require a range of Single Use Tourniquets (Paper/Rubber) on various sizes that limits infection within an primary and secondary health environment across NHS Scotland.

These products will be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire for onward supply to the Health Boards across Scotland.

We envisage awarding Seven (7) suppliers to this lot.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33141300 Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
Lot #3Neonatal LancetsAwardedRenewalPublished value£360,000

We require a range of safety neonatal lancets which are used across primary and secondary care by suitably trained personnel across NHS Scotland.

These products will be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire for onward supply to the Health Boards across Scotland.

We envisage awarded Seven (7) suppliers to this lot.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 2 x 12 month extensions availableVariant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33141300 Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
Lot #4Paediatric/Adult LancetsAwardedRenewalPublished value£835,000

We require a range of Paediatric/Adult Safety Lancets which are used in primary and secondary care settings across NHS Scotland by suitably trained personnel.

These products will be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire for onward supply to the Health Boards across Scotland.

We envisage awarded Seven (7) suppliers to this Lot.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33141300 Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
Lot #5Adult TubesAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,220,000

We require a range of Adult tubes that are not submitted in Lot One and are used across NHS Scotland in a primary and secondary environment by suitably trained personnel. Envisage awarding 6 suppliers to this lot.

Lot Five (5) is an unscored Lot where suppliers who are awarded to Lot One (1) will be awarded to this Lot if they have submitted a product.

We envisage awarding Seven (7) suppliers to this Lot.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33141300 Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
Lot #6Paediatric TubesAwardedRenewalPublished value£170,000

We require a range of Paediatric tubes that are not submitted in Lot One and are used across NHS Scotland in a primary and secondary environment by suitably trained personnel. Envisage awarding 6 suppliers to this lot.

Lot Six (6) is an unscored Lot where suppliers who are awarded to Lot One (1) will be awarded to this Lot if they have submitted a product.

We envisage awarding Seven (7) suppliers to this Lot.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33141300 Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
Lot #7Safety NeedlesAwardedRenewalPublished value£670,000

We require a range of Adult tubes that are not submitted in Lot One and are used across NHS Scotland in a primary and secondary environment by suitably trained personnel.

These products will be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire for onward supply to the Health Boards across Scotland.

Lot Seven (7) is an unscored Lot where suppliers who are awarded to Lot One (1) will be awarded to this Lot if they have submitted a product.

We envisage awarding Seven (7) suppliers to this Lot.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33141300 Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
Lot #8Safety SetsAwardedRenewalPublished value£2,500,000

We require a range of Adult tubes that are not submitted in Lot One and are used across NHS Scotland in a primary and secondary environment by suitably trained personnel.

These products will be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire for onward supply to the Health Boards across Scotland.

Lot Eight (8) is an unscored Lot where suppliers who are awarded to Lot One (1) will be awarded to this Lot if they have submitted a product.

We envisage awarding Seven (7) suppliers to this Lot.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33141300 Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
Lot #9AccessoriesAwardedRenewalPublished value£320,000

We require a range of Adult tubes that are not submitted in Lot One and are used across NHS Scotland in a primary and secondary environment by suitably trained personnel.

These products will be purchased by the NDC (National Distribution Centre) in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire for onward supply to the Health Boards across Scotland.

Lot Nine (9) is an unscored Lot where suppliers who are awarded to Lot One (1) will be awarded to this Lot if they have submitted a product.

We envisage awarding Seven (7) suppliers to this Lot.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33141300 Venepuncture, blood sampling devices

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

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

LotQualityPriceSplit
1 · Evacuated Blood Systems20%80%
2 · Single Use Tourniquets (Non-Sterile)20%80%
3 · Neonatal Lancets20%80%
4 · Paediatric/Adult Lancets20%80%
5 · Adult Tubes20%80%
6 · Paediatric Tubes20%80%
7 · Safety Needles20%80%
8 · Safety Sets20%80%
9 · Accessories20%80%
Conditions of participation1
  • Economic & financial standing

    3 years financial accounts

    Minimum: Potential Framework Participants must confirm the limits of indemnity per occurrence and aggregate for Public Liability, and any other Relevant insurances are above the minimum of 2 million UKGBP for any one incident in any one year. Potential framework participants. Must confirm…
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 80 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 8 points.
  • “NP58521 Evacuated Blood Collection Systems” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 28 suppliers, 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
25 Oct 2021, 15:44 BST
Last source update
6 Apr 2022, 09:39 BST
Award evaluation window
26 Nov 2021 – …
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-009195
Classification (CPV)
Venepuncture, blood sampling devices
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02efa4 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

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 maybe awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.

Publisher note: The values in Sections II.1.7 and II.2.4 cover the full duration of the framework including any extension options that may be exercised. (SC Ref:687599)

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
26 Nov 2021, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
26 Nov 2021, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Timeline

26 Nov 2021 → 6 Apr 2022 · 4 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    26 Nov 2021, 12:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    26 Nov 2021, 12:00 GMT
  3. Bids must remain valid until
    25 Feb 2022, 23:59 GMT
  4. Notice published
    6 Apr 2022, 09:39 BST

Notice history

1 event · 3 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    6 Apr 2022, 09:39 BST
Published amendments (1)

Change in Text for Lots 5 & 6. In section II.2.4 in each of we state "Envisage awarding 6 suppliers to this lot" for lots 5 & 6. Can this comment be removed from both sections.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 20admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 124 from SMEs · busiest of 9 lots
Contracts signed 9latest 15 Feb 2022

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

Contracts

  • Evacuated Blood Systems

    Signed
    15 Feb 2022
    Value
    £8,470,000
    Status
    active

  • Single Use Tourniquets (Non-Sterile)

    Signed
    15 Feb 2022
    Value
    £1,435,000
    Status
    active

  • Neonatal Lancets

    Signed
    15 Feb 2022
    Value
    £360,000
    Status
    active

  • Paediatric/Adult Lancets

    Signed
    15 Feb 2022
    Value
    £835,000
    Status
    active

  • Adult Tubes

    Signed
    15 Feb 2022
    Value
    £1,220,000
    Status
    active

  • Paediatric Tubes

    Signed
    15 Feb 2022
    Value
    £170,000
    Status
    active

  • Safety Needles

    Signed
    15 Feb 2022
    Value
    £670,000
    Status
    active

  • Safety Sets

    Signed
    15 Feb 2022
    Value
    £2,500,000
    Status
    active

  • Accessories

    Signed
    15 Feb 2022
    Value
    £320,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Evacuated Blood Systems10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad2——
2 · Single Use Tourniquets (Non-Sterile)10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad4——
3 · Neonatal Lancets12bids · 12 electronic · 12 from abroad4——
4 · Paediatric/Adult Lancets12bids · 12 electronic · 12 from abroad4——
5 · Adult Tubes10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad2——
6 · Paediatric Tubes10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad2——
7 · Safety Needles10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad2——
8 · Safety Sets10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad2——
9 · Accessories10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad2——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

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

Contracting authorityNHS & healthcareRegional or local authorityHealth Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 9EBContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Sheriff Court HouseReview body EdinburghContact email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

20 commercial parties on the notice
  • ASep healthcare LimitedFramework contractor 18 Tapton Way, Wavertree Business Village, Liverpool, North West, L13 1DAContact phone
  • Apollo Medical Technologies LtdFramework contractor 14 Marlock Close, Fiskerton, East Midlands, NG24 1FXContact phone
  • Baymed Healthcare LimitedFramework contractor Unit J, 1 Glenburn Road, East Kilbride, Glasgow, Scotland, G74 5BAContact phone
  • Becton Dickinson U.K. LimitedFramework contractor 1030 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle, Wokingham, UK, RG41 5TSContact phone
  • Cambridge Sensors LtdFramework contractor Unit 9 Cardinal Park, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, UK, PE29 2XGContact phone
  • Central Medical Supplies LtdFramework contractor CMS House Fynney Fields, Brookland Way, Leek, UK, ST13 7QGContact phone
  • Clinical Innovations EuropeFramework contractor 6-9 The Square, Stockley Park, Heathrow, UK, UB11 1FWContact phone
  • Crest Medical LtdFramework contractor 3 Chesford Grange, Woolston, Warrington, North West, WA1 4RQContact phone
  • GBUK Enteral Ltd.Framework contractor Blackwood Hall Business Park, North Duffield, Selby, UK, YO8 5DDContact phone
  • GBUK Healthcare LtdFramework contractor Blackwood Hall Business Park, North Duffield, Selby, UK, YO8 5DDContact phone
Show 10 more suppliers
  • Greiner Bio-One tdFramework contractor Brunel Way, Stroudwater Business Park, Stonehouse, UK, GL10 3SXContact phone
  • Iskus Health UK LimitedFramework contractor Unit 5 Swallowfield Way,, Hayes, Middlesex, London,, UK, UB3 1DQContact phone
  • MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LTDFramework contractor 3rd Floor Quayside, , erspool Business Park, Greenalls Avenue, Warrington, North West, WA4 6HLContact phone
  • Owen Mumford LtdFramework contractor Brook Hill, Woodstock, South East, OX20 1TUContact phone
  • Prospect Diagnostics LimitedFramework contractor Viking Court, 31 Princess Road, Dronfield, East Midlands, S18 2LXContact phone
  • Sarstedt LtdFramework contractor 68 Boston Road, Leicester, UK, LE4 1AWContact phone
  • Smiths Medical International LtdFramework contractor 1500 Eureka Park, Lower Pemberton, Ashford, South East, TN25 4BFContact phone
  • Timesco HealthcareFramework contractor 3 Carnival Park, Carnival Close, Basildon, Essex, UK, SS14 3WNContact phone
  • Worldlink Resources LimitedFramework contractor 5/F., Dawning House, 145 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, UK, 999077Contact phone
  • Ypsomed LtdFramework contractor 1 Park Court, Riccal Road, Escrick, Yorkshire & Humber, YO19 6EDContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.