Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Weekly Testing of Autoclaves

Concepts

• glasgow
• business, professional and specialist organisations
• microbiology department
• bmm autoclaves
• queen elizabeth university hospital
• weekly testing
• queen elizabeth university hospital weekly testing of autoclaves
• mmm medical equipment uk limited
• best course of action
• nhs greater glasgow

Location

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Description

The BMM Autoclaves (DH14998 & DH14999) are used by the Microbiology department to sterilise waste from the CAT3 laboratory. This is essential for the operation of the lab.

Total Quantity or Scope

The BMM Autoclaves (DH14998 & DH14999) are used by the Microbiology department to sterilise waste from the CAT3 laboratory. This is essential for the operation of the lab. MMM Medical Equipment UK Limited and are the only contractor that NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is aware of that can carry out the weekly testing on these machines in line with the requirements of SHTM2010. Consequently to change these machines would cost a significant amount money and disruption to NHSGGC Staff and Patients. Therefore the best course of action to insure compliance with procurement regulations, and ensure the continued maintenance of these machines, is to publish a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice.

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Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Legal Justification

This is a service which is currently in place and is provided by MMM Medical Equipment UK Limited and are the only contractor that NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is aware of that can carry out the weekly testing in line with the requirements of SHTM2010 on these machines.

Other Information

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