Vaccine Refrigeration and Transportation

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

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Goods)
Duration
not specified
Value
£-£400K
Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
14 Apr 2021
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Scotland:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

Supply of Pharmacy Refrigerators for temperature control range +2°C to +8°C Supply of Vaccine Porter/Carrier

Lot Division

1 Clinical Refrigeration Equipment

The supply, delivery, installation and commissioning with warranty, service and maintenance of pharmacy refrigeration equipment (temp range +2°C to +8°C).

2 Vaccine Porter/Carrier System

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.

CPV Codes

  • 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
  • 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Indicators

  • Options are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This PIN (Prior Information Notice) will set out the intentions of the proposed procurement. *Please be aware that the final basket of goods/equipment within the ITT (Invitation To Tender) may vary to those outlined within this PIN.* **The outline requirement is still in review however we have provided the following information to help bidders review and consider if they would be in a position to submit a bid at ITT stage.** Current Outline Requirement The supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of refrigeration equipment (+2°C to +8°C temp range) and vaccine porter/carrier systems. Equipment/products must conform to the requirements of appropriate and relevant legislation, guidelines and regulations e.g. (but not limited to) -Quality Management System (BSI ISO9001 accreditation or equivalence) -Environmental Management System (BSI ISO14001 accreditation or equivalence) -Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment (BSEN61010 or equivalence) - where applicable to products submitted -Ethical Trading Standards (ETI or equivalence) -COSHH - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 1989 -Confirmation that equipment is CFC, HFC and HCFC free - where applicable to products submitted -Confirmation on compliance to the Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2006 - where applicable to products submitted -CE Marking -Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC -DH Green Book and Health Protection Scotland Document Bids to support all products within each Lot (note suppliers may bid for individual or both Lots). Equipment/products to be supplied on a fully delivered cost model. *Request for Documentation/information* To support this procurement process we request that bidders provide NP (National Procurement) with a copy of their Pandemic Exit Strategy, this can be provided in word or PDF format. This is to be provided by e-mail (NSS.e-fcategory@nhs.scot)17:00BST on Friday 23rd April 2021. *Documentation for completion and Return* Documentation for completion are included within this PIN and should be completed accordingly for the lots suppliers intend to bid for:- Attachment 1: 2021-04-07 Equipment Information – Refrigeration Requirement for Undercounter, Benchtop and Freestanding units Information must be provided for a minimum of one of each, additionally there is no limit on number of units listed for our review and consideration. Data/product information sheets may also be submitted in addition to support response. Attachment 2: 2021-04-07 Equipment Information - Vaccine Porter Requirement for Vaccine Porter/Carrier system - there is no limit on number of units listed for our review and consideration, both chilled & frozen options may be put forward with supporting temperature validation information. Data/product information sheets may also be submitted in addition to support response. Attachment 3: 2021-04-12 NSS Customer Care Questionnaire All documents are to be returned by e-mail (NSS.e-fcategory@nhs.scot) by 17:00BST on Friday 23rd April 2021. All e-mail subject title should refer to NP176_21 Vaccine Refrigeration and Transportation - PIN Document Return For any questions/clarifications on process or completion of documents please contact:- Andrew Crawford Commodity Manager E-Mail: andrew.crawford2@nhs.scot NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=650573. (SC Ref:650573)

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