Medical Refrigeration and Cold Chain Equipment

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.

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 60 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)
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 28989. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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 additional information
(SC Ref:800114)

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.

Supply of Temperature Monitoring and Alarm Systems.

Supply and installation of cold rooms.

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

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