Decontamination Equipment, Maintenance and Associated Accessories

The supply, Installation and Commissioning of Decontamination Equipment for use in Central Decontamination Units (CDU), Endoscopy Decontamination Units (EDU), Local Decontamination Units (LDU) and Laboratories including: Sterilisers, Washer Disinfectors, Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment, Endoscope Storage, Drying Cabinets, Standalone Ultrasonic Cleaners and Endoscope Flushing Devices together with associated Maintenance/Testing, Maintenance Packages, Accessories and Consumables for each Lot.

"To provide, install and commission BS EN ISO 15883/SHTM 01-06 compliant EDU Endoscope Washer Disinfector equipment to single or multiple EDUs across NHS Scotland, together with associated maintenance of the equipment and accessories. Our requirement may relate to 'new build' EDUs and/or replacement of existing equipment. Bidders must demonstrate the suitability of the equipment and their ability to provide technical support and training.

Should there be a requirement for EDU Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment equipment as part of any order for EDU EWDs, the Endoscope Washer Disinfector supplier would be expected to take the role of prime contractor and ensure any RO installation meets the requirements described in BS EN ISO 15883."

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31487. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363

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:

I. 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 contract.

II. Potential Framework Participants must provide a brief summary of the community benefits they already deliver in their business, where these are delivered and what they have achieved in outcomes.

III. Potential Framework Participants must summarise community benefits they propose to develop and deliver as part of this contract if successful.

IV. Potential Framework Participants are required to confirm that if successful you agree to participate in and support a process of ongoing contract and Contractor development in this area including the tracking and reporting of Community Benefits delivered as part of this contract.